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Forum: RC Tanks

10-29-2015, 06:39 AM

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Posted By Strato50

Running video, still ALL stock internals except...

Running video, still ALL stock internals except for a pair of my magical upgrade motors I stuck in there.

Mabuchi RS 380SH 4535

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZgaFIBxJdI

Forum: RC Tanks

10-18-2015, 10:56 PM

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Posted By Strato50

I picked up a sheet of dense foam from Michael's...

I picked up a sheet of dense foam from Michael's for about $1.75; it seems tough enough and has so far stood up to hardwood floors, carpet and some severely cracked tile flooring ;) It might stick...

Forum: RC Tanks

10-18-2015, 08:10 AM

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Posted By Strato50

Making some progress again. Added the...

Making some progress again.

Added the brigade emblems, aka Dimetrodon Nike Fireworks lizard / Boomerang Crocodile Palm tree / Australian 4th Armored Brigade.
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Forum: RC Tanks

10-18-2015, 08:10 AM

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Posted By Strato50

Thanks for the input everyone! Airsoft...

Thanks for the input everyone!

Airsoft in the 75mm would be a challenge.. there isn't a ton of room behind that gun & you would lose nearly all of your traverse. Interesting idea still.
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Forum: RC Tanks

10-16-2015, 03:04 AM

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Posted By Strato50

Hey thanks everyone! As far as builds go with...

Hey thanks everyone! As far as builds go with kits this is turning out to be a lot of fun. The hull is very roomy which makes thing's easy too. I'll try to get a video asap.

It actually does....

Forum: RC Tanks

10-11-2015, 08:52 PM

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Posted By Strato50

Some requested photos! :) ...

Some requested photos! :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/Strato50/M3%20Grant/20151012_003616_zpsytvgasty.jpg

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Forum: RC Tanks

10-10-2015, 10:27 PM

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Posted By Strato50

Bit more progess! Mounted the original...

Bit more progess!

Mounted the original Sherman turret rotation gearbox directly to the turret roof. Used 3 drops of CA glue... so it's semi permanent but can be removed if need be. Now the...

Forum: RC Tanks

10-05-2015, 05:52 AM

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Posted By Strato50

Rex that looks like it completely belongs there I...

Rex that looks like it completely belongs there I like it!

Did a bit more work.

Took a dremel sanding drum to my poor Sherman tracks.. actually turned out fairly well. Now to source some rubber...

Forum: RC Tanks

10-03-2015, 07:00 AM

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Posted By Strato50

I'll take a look asap! Greg no need yet, if I...

I'll take a look asap! Greg no need yet, if I find something for $3 I'll be fine.

Here's a question for you historical types... would a large .30 or .50 machine gun ever have made it's way onto...

Forum: RC Tanks

09-28-2015, 07:31 PM

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Posted By Strato50

I'm thinking about doing something similar, but...

I'm thinking about doing something similar, but with any kind of high density foam rubber if I can find some.

Not sure how that will behave on damp grass... but it'll make any hard surface a joy.

Forum: RC Tanks

09-28-2015, 10:12 AM

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Posted By Strato50

Hey Woz, thank you again for taking the time for...

Hey Woz, thank you again for taking the time for the print!

I actually really like it. It's easy to drill and surprisingly strong too. It holds a CA glue bond REALLY well, I'm happy about that.
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Forum: RC Tanks

09-25-2015, 09:24 PM

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Strato50's M3 GRANT

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Posted By Strato50

I didn't have to worry about any gearing because...

I didn't have to worry about any gearing because gears that match up with the smaller turret ring (3" opening) were included by Woz with the turret. The turret itself has a lower and upper piece, and...

Forum: RC Tanks

09-25-2015, 06:05 AM

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Strato50's M3 GRANT

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Posted By Strato50

Strato50's M3 GRANT

Well as some of you have known and possibly got a peek at I've been steadily grinding away at a Grant, and I've decided to begin the build thread http://illiweb.com/fa//i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png

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