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Forum: RC Tanks
01-20-2022, 01:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,846
Posted By rivetcounter

Front suspension comes from a Tamiya 1/10...

Front suspension comes from a Tamiya 1/10 sandscortcher which has been widened, plus a few scratch built parts.
Rear end is all scratch built using torsion bar suspension.
Axles are modified Robbi...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-05-2022, 03:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,846
Posted By rivetcounter

These are a few pictures of the Kübelwagen...

These are a few pictures of the Kübelwagen suspension, over the next few days I will dig the Kübel and Schwimmwagen out to take some more pictures.
Keep safe.
2271264 (https://postimg.cc/dh2jgff6)...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-01-2022, 01:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,846
Posted By rivetcounter

Happy New Year all. Sorry I have only just...

Happy New Year all.

Sorry I have only just seen this thread, I have been missing from the forum for a few years. I started a Kübelwagen and Schwimmwagen some years ago which has never been...
Forum: RC Tanks
09-01-2020, 11:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,412
Posted By rivetcounter

Morning Mike, sometimes it's difficult to find...

Morning Mike, sometimes it's difficult to find the time to take pictures at events, I always come away wishing I had taken more pictures than I do, I normally spend the day talking with so many...
Forum: RC Tanks
08-27-2020, 12:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,412
Posted By rivetcounter

Mike, will you be taking all your tanks or just a...

Mike, will you be taking all your tanks or just a select few, could you post some pictures of the event.
Forum: RC Tanks
08-26-2020, 10:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 652
Posted By rivetcounter

Early 1943 there was an order to change all heavy...

Early 1943 there was an order to change all heavy vehicles from dunkelgrau RAL7021 to dunkelgelb RAL7028 some say that this was done specifically for Kursk but this is not the case the order was made...
Forum: RC Tanks
08-26-2020, 09:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,463
Posted By rivetcounter

sounds good I would be interested to see the...

sounds good I would be interested to see the progress of the Sd.Kfz.232 when you get started on the project.
Excellent work.
Forum: RC Tanks
08-24-2020, 01:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,463
Posted By rivetcounter

That's a very well planned and executed build,...

That's a very well planned and executed build, this must have taken quite some time to design.
If you could buy x4 of the steering axles it would be possible to build an Sd.Kfz.232
Forum: RC Tanks
05-15-2019, 12:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,579
Posted By rivetcounter

have you got some pictures of the inside, can I...

have you got some pictures of the inside, can I also ask what the Luchs cost plus the shipping cost.
Forum: RC Tanks
04-27-2018, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,250
Posted By rivetcounter

so what price is the Koti 10k?????? 15K???????...

so what price is the Koti 10k?????? 15K??????? 20k???????????? have a look at this site https://www.yoycart.com/Product/561472670974/ the Koti seems to be priced at whatever someone will pay
Forum: RC Tanks
04-27-2018, 03:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,250
Posted By rivetcounter

From what I understand the motors and other...

From what I understand the motors and other electrics would be at extra cost as would shipping and import duty, over the months there have been several conflicting prices released so one struggles to...
Forum: RC Tanks
09-09-2017, 05:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,148
Posted By rivetcounter

3-4 years ago I spoke to Hooben at Dortmund...

3-4 years ago I spoke to Hooben at Dortmund Messer and they said that the Abrams was about to be released and that the Leopard would follow a few months later, as I said that was 3-4 years ago and...
Forum: RC Tanks
08-04-2017, 01:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,036
Posted By rivetcounter

Just so you are aware a drive from Bovington to...

Just so you are aware a drive from Bovington to Munster is about 14 hours providing you use the channel tunnel having done this trip several times myself all I can say is plan ahead and speak to...
Forum: RC Tanks
07-28-2017, 01:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 653
Posted By rivetcounter

The Panther that was dragged from a cellar was in...

The Panther that was dragged from a cellar was in Germany and was a G model this is in England and is an A model.

Why is it that every time a Panther is mentioned some illinformed person thinks...
Forum: RC Tanks
07-16-2017, 03:47 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 26,759
Posted By rivetcounter

Stay clear of gravel in large scale this is the...

Stay clear of gravel in large scale this is the stuff of nightmares, gravel will jam the tracks leading to breakages of links or even the sprockets and idler wheel especially with all the torque you...
Forum: RC Tanks
07-08-2017, 01:09 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 26,759
Posted By rivetcounter

Garry if the Hetzer is running on 24v then its...

Garry if the Hetzer is running on 24v then its vastly overpowered and could easily run on 12v, there is only one way to find out if this could run 12v and that is to test it, as you say a link out of...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-25-2017, 12:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,466
Posted By rivetcounter

Mike, I have no problem with you hijacking my...

Mike, I have no problem with you hijacking my post and I don’t see it as hijacking I merely see it as interest please don’t remove your posts I’m happy they are there.
Forum: RC Tanks
05-24-2017, 02:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,466
Posted By rivetcounter

Hi Mike, you are fast becoming the sole owner of...

Hi Mike, you are fast becoming the sole owner of all Armortek imports into the US, I’m not surprised you have gone for the 222 but where you find the time I don’t know, unfortunately I haven’t had...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-14-2017, 01:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,160
Posted By rivetcounter

Thanks for the clarification Jerry I knew you...

Thanks for the clarification Jerry I knew you would know, do you know or have a link to the company in Germany who made the all metal Hetzer in 1/6 scale perhaps there tracks may be of use and do you...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-13-2017, 02:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,160
Posted By rivetcounter

The Puma comes from the Russian manufacture and...

The Puma comes from the Russian manufacture and supplied by either Bigtanks.de or mark 1 tanks all Verio did was a suspension upgrade, no idea if anyone ever got the free transmission upgrade though...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-12-2017, 12:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,160
Posted By rivetcounter

They first built a late model 1/6 Tiger more than...

They first built a late model 1/6 Tiger more than 10 years ago this had a number of faults especially the transmission which fell apart, they also built a 1/8 Tiger again with many faults, the motors...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-03-2017, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 484
Posted By rivetcounter

What you chaps wont realise is that at the moment...

What you chaps wont realise is that at the moment all parcels coming in from the US are getting shafted for customs duties and handling charges even if there is no customs to be paid a handling fee...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-30-2017, 09:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,021
Posted By rivetcounter

I wouldn’t give up just yet the Abrams and...

I wouldn’t give up just yet the Abrams and Leopard were there completed even the artwork for the Abrams box was completed, I think the Abrams was more than just a prototype as they were driving it...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-30-2017, 01:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,021
Posted By rivetcounter

I have seen the Abrams and Leopard 2A4 at...

I have seen the Abrams and Leopard 2A4 at Dortmund 3 years ago at the time they said that they would be available within months as I said that was 3 years ago, the Leopard was very nice with plenty...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-28-2017, 12:52 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 26,759
Posted By rivetcounter

The Hetzer was known as der Krampfpanzer (cramp...

The Hetzer was known as der Krampfpanzer (cramp tank) owing to its small size and cramped fighting compartment but still packed a hefty punch that was hard to spot.
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