Tamiya Jagdpanther
08-16-2008, 08:07 PM
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I checked my Panther parts list also ans your correct they both take the same susp. arm but they do take different axels. Not sure why but they clearly have different PN's.
08-20-2008, 01:08 PM
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RE: Tamiya Jagdpanther
cool thanks guys, i bought the tank from a vendor on evil-bay, so im not sure if the warrenty from tamiya is still valid ??? i have contacted the vendor and he may send a part havent been able to check mail i am on holiday (im currently in an internet cafe in spain!!)
thanks,
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thanks,
Matt
08-20-2008, 01:16 PM
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cool thanks guys, i bought the tank from a vendor on evil-bay, so im not sure if the warrenty from tamiya is still valid ??? i have contacted the vendor and he may send a part havent been able to check mail i am on holiday (im currently in an internet cafe in spain!!)
thanks,
Matt
cool thanks guys, i bought the tank from a vendor on evil-bay, so im not sure if the warrenty from tamiya is still valid ??? i have contacted the vendor and he may send a part havent been able to check mail i am on holiday (im currently in an internet cafe in spain!!)
thanks,
Matt
YES IT IS!!! Just give Tamiya your transaction/item number and the dealer's name and there will be no problems!! Been there, done that! Besides, this is a failure of a part problem, not a missing part.
Enjoy your vacation!
08-21-2008, 01:37 PM
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http://www.tamiya.com/english/e-home.htm
Lower left hand side are your choices. Since I'm in the states I usually just call them.
Lower left hand side are your choices. Since I'm in the states I usually just call them.
08-21-2008, 04:59 PM
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This is the downside of buying internationally. Should the English distributor, who didn't make a dime off the transaction, spend their time supporting a client of a Hong Kong vendor? Not trying to be mean, but that is part of what you pay for when you buy domestically. Don't know what Tamiya UK's policy is, but if you try to take a "gray market" Nikon to Nikon USA they will not service it. Even if you offer to pay, they will not look at it - they are that aggressive in protecting their US distributors.
The UK guys might be cool, but don't be surprised if they don't help
Tamiya should just sell direct from their website(s). They could limit it to the "high end" stuff the distributors don't stock or sell at a reasonable price....... now the problem, who would determine what is "reasonable"?
The UK guys might be cool, but don't be surprised if they don't help
Tamiya should just sell direct from their website(s). They could limit it to the "high end" stuff the distributors don't stock or sell at a reasonable price....... now the problem, who would determine what is "reasonable"?
08-21-2008, 07:48 PM
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thanks mate! really appreyiate he help!
thanks mate! really appreyiate he help!
08-22-2008, 04:01 AM
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This is the downside of buying internationally. Should the English distributor, who didn't make a dime off the transaction, spend their time supporting a client of a Hong Kong vendor? Not trying to be mean, but that is part of what you pay for when you buy domestically. Don't know what Tamiya UK's policy is, but if you try to take a "gray market" Nikon to Nikon USA they will not service it. Even if you offer to pay, they will not look at it - they are that aggressive in protecting their US distributors.
The UK guys might be cool, but don't be surprised if they don't help
Tamiya should just sell direct from their website(s). They could limit it to the "high end" stuff the distributors don't stock or sell at a reasonable price....... now the problem, who would determine what is "reasonable"?
This is the downside of buying internationally. Should the English distributor, who didn't make a dime off the transaction, spend their time supporting a client of a Hong Kong vendor? Not trying to be mean, but that is part of what you pay for when you buy domestically. Don't know what Tamiya UK's policy is, but if you try to take a "gray market" Nikon to Nikon USA they will not service it. Even if you offer to pay, they will not look at it - they are that aggressive in protecting their US distributors.
The UK guys might be cool, but don't be surprised if they don't help
Tamiya should just sell direct from their website(s). They could limit it to the "high end" stuff the distributors don't stock or sell at a reasonable price....... now the problem, who would determine what is "reasonable"?
08-24-2008, 06:59 AM
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RE: Tamiya Jagdpanther
right, some good news and some bad news to share,
the bad news is that so far i have not been able to get a replacement part
however the good news is that i may have a reliable solution to fixing it!
the bad news is that so far i have not been able to get a replacement part
however the good news is that i may have a reliable solution to fixing it!
08-24-2008, 07:03 AM
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ahhh, sorry forgot to mention the solution,
so far i have a drilled a very small hole through the broken off part, and the main susspention arm, and have found a small strong metal pin to fit the hole. next going to JB (was posted from evil-bay while on hol) the peices to together and the pin inside, therefore making it all the more stronger! if it holds out (which im sure it will) i will still try to get another part, just in case!
thanks, hope this ma come in hany to some of you!
cheers,
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so far i have a drilled a very small hole through the broken off part, and the main susspention arm, and have found a small strong metal pin to fit the hole. next going to JB (was posted from evil-bay while on hol) the peices to together and the pin inside, therefore making it all the more stronger! if it holds out (which im sure it will) i will still try to get another part, just in case!
thanks, hope this ma come in hany to some of you!
cheers,
Matt
08-27-2008, 05:01 AM
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ahhh hazah! ive managed to set up the electronics better, only problem is i can either get the machine gun to fire to work, or set it up so i can get the main gun to work 
oh well, will keep fiddleing!
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Matt
oh well, will keep fiddleing!thanks,
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08-27-2008, 05:10 PM
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and even better news!! ive managed to use the jb weld and a pin to fix the broken bit - and it works!!! it took the insert strain and so it will take every day running as it is well strong enough!! (pics to come). now i can proceed with the build!!
thanks!
Matt
thanks!
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08-27-2008, 06:37 PM
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That's really odd that you can't get the main gun and the machine gun to work. So it's either or? Congrats on fixing the suspension arm. Can't wait to see the pics of your Jagdpanther.
Can't wait to see the pics of your Jagdpanther.
08-27-2008, 10:28 PM
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i can either get the machine gun to fire to work
With Gun Elevation Stick trim Full Up, on of the two should work. With the trim Full Down, the other should fire.
Also be sure that all the Trims are set to neutral when configuring the radio.
Good Luck
08-28-2008, 04:20 AM
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yes thankyou very much for that sungoesdown! it worked a treat and i will not need a new part!
thanks mate!
Matt
thanks mate!
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08-28-2008, 07:34 AM
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YEY!!!!! have managed to get both the main gun and the mg to work as described with pushing the trim up, and lever up all the way for main gun fire, and trim down and lever (dont know the real name) all the way for mg fire!
have continued the construction, and will post piccies next - need to get them on my pc!
thanks,
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have managed to get both the main gun and the mg to work as described with pushing the trim up, and lever up all the way for main gun fire, and trim down and lever (dont know the real name) all the way for mg fire!have continued the construction, and will post piccies next - need to get them on my pc!
thanks,
Matt
08-28-2008, 07:48 AM
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RE: Tamiya Jagdpanther
ok, here is what i have done.
firstly i have got all of the wheels out of the sprues and am putting on the roads runner rubber thingy's:
firstly i have got all of the wheels out of the sprues and am putting on the roads runner rubber thingy's:
08-28-2008, 08:01 AM
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The reason im not really doing it in order is because at the moment i have no plastic glue, will be getting some on saturday.
Next i fitted the metal plate in to bottom with the plastic bits around the main drive sprocet and then the gearboxes:
Next i fitted the metal plate in to bottom with the plastic bits around the main drive sprocet and then the gearboxes:
08-28-2008, 08:21 AM
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Do yourself a favor and don't use tube glue!!
A liquid cement like Ambroid Pro Weld is much better, faster drying time and lasts much longer than ordinary tube glue. That is, for plastic on plastic assembly.
A liquid cement like Ambroid Pro Weld is much better, faster drying time and lasts much longer than ordinary tube glue. That is, for plastic on plastic assembly.