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Forum: RC Tanks
01-19-2023, 09:46 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,494
Posted By a65l

Actually, receivers for the Finespec radio are...

Actually, receivers for the Finespec radio are fairly easy to find, but paying for them.... yeah.

I struggled for a week getting an M1A1 set up on my Spektrum, with no real luck. Some functions...
Forum: RC Tanks
12-02-2022, 08:23 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,126
Posted By a65l

For just a hot minute, I thought I had found the...

For just a hot minute, I thought I had found the Black Friday sale of sales on the Hooben website... added what I thought was the kit to my basket for $225! Upon closer inspection, it seems that's...
Forum: RC Tanks
11-08-2022, 12:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,746
Posted By a65l

That's exactly how I felt the other night, and if...

That's exactly how I felt the other night, and if I hadn't left my phone in the house and been too lazy to go get it I would hvae taken some.
Forum: RC Tanks
11-08-2022, 06:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,746
Posted By a65l

Great discussion, but still.. anybody every come...

Great discussion, but still.. anybody every come across a Pershing with the gearboxes assembled incorrectly, right out of the box? Or is mine the one in the million fluke?
Forum: RC Tanks
11-07-2022, 01:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,746
Posted By a65l

Kind of surprised that they won't continue the...

Kind of surprised that they won't continue the Sheridan.. It's one of the newer models.
Forum: RC Tanks
11-07-2022, 11:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,746
Posted By a65l

Actually, I just bought it off ebay a couple...

Actually, I just bought it off ebay a couple months ago. Stalled on the Lowe waiting for a part, and idle hands...

It's a fun build.. more complicated than any of the previous ones I've...
Forum: RC Tanks
11-06-2022, 06:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,746
Posted By a65l

Tamiya Pershing

Dug the kit out of my stash and started building this weekend. Probablly the most complicated of the older tanks I've done... Got to installing the transmissions, and hey.. they don't fit!
...
Forum: RC Tanks
10-21-2022, 06:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,243
Posted By a65l

It's a pretty imposing vehicle sitting on its...

It's a pretty imposing vehicle sitting on its wheels. Still waiting on one track adjuster, or I'd have both on and be setting up for some driving trials.
...
Forum: RC Tanks
10-15-2022, 06:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,243
Posted By a65l

Well never mind, appears I'm repeating myself...

Well never mind, appears I'm repeating myself...
Forum: RC Tanks
10-15-2022, 06:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,243
Posted By a65l

Progress.. harvested details from my donor K-T. ...

Progress.. harvested details from my donor K-T.

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Forum: RC Tanks
10-09-2022, 05:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,243
Posted By a65l

Trying out a different turret rotation method.. ...

Trying out a different turret rotation method.. I think I'm jsut goinna modify a Tamiya ball ring. That unit is specifically for the Flakpanzer Gepard... if I ever get back to it.
...
Forum: RC Tanks
10-09-2022, 05:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,243
Posted By a65l

I also started harvesting bits and pieces from a...

I also started harvesting bits and pieces from a donor K-T upper hull and turret...
...
Forum: RC Tanks
10-09-2022, 04:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,243
Posted By a65l

I've actually been doing stuff, just nothing...

I've actually been doing stuff, just nothing really spectacular. Lots of bondo. More sanding. Rinse and repeat. Next I need to scribe in panel lines, and think about simulating weld.
...
Forum: Marketplace
10-07-2022, 10:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 946
Posted By a65l

Just my 2 cents... I bought the Panther. Showed...

Just my 2 cents... I bought the Panther. Showed up early and it's as good as new. Great transaction.
Forum: RC Tanks
10-04-2022, 06:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,923
Posted By a65l

Bad news, fireworks are frowned upon in VA... ...

Bad news, fireworks are frowned upon in VA... and by frowned upon I mean illegal.
but

Whether you get hasseled is really dependent on the jurisdiction and the attitude of the local LEO's.
...
Forum: RC Tanks
09-30-2022, 06:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,243
Posted By a65l

Countersunk screws showed up.. the day after I...

Countersunk screws showed up.. the day after I ordered them. RTL fasteners to the rescue! Helps that they're just down the road in Chesapeake, too. So, a couple fun hours with a drill bit, and...
Forum: RC Tanks
09-26-2022, 09:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,243
Posted By a65l

Paper tank only.

Paper tank only.
Forum: RC Tanks
09-26-2022, 07:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,243
Posted By a65l

I think the Maus turret would have crushed the...

I think the Maus turret would have crushed the hull... There was 'light" version that had a rear mounted turret, but as far as I know that's the only variant
Forum: RC Tanks
09-26-2022, 06:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,243
Posted By a65l

Just a note on the brazing process.. I started...

Just a note on the brazing process.. I started with my propane torch, but switched over to the MAPP gas torch. VERY IMPORTANT to not leave the head in one place too long.. it will soften and melt...
Forum: RC Tanks
09-24-2022, 03:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,243
Posted By a65l

I am going to regret not filing out the holes on...

I am going to regret not filing out the holes on the torsion bar anchors before I brazed them in place. they're just a little too small for the ends of the swing arms. And the steely eyed might...
Forum: RC Tanks
09-24-2022, 03:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,243
Posted By a65l

Well, both my solutions showed up today. Based...

Well, both my solutions showed up today. Based on a few minutes practice I decided to try and use the AL brazing rod. I got the Bernzomatic brand, if anyone is curious. Only real trick was to not...
Forum: RC Tanks
09-23-2022, 11:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,243
Posted By a65l

The angle stock is a great suggestion, but won't...

The angle stock is a great suggestion, but won't work along the longest seam I need to join, as the bearings for the swing arms ride right at the level of the lower plate. I'd have to do multiple,...
Forum: RC Tanks
09-23-2022, 10:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,243
Posted By a65l

He suggests metal glue, so I think he means some...

He suggests metal glue, so I think he means some form of epoxy.

I'm a little familiar with structural metal bonding, There's prorablly a solution out there from Hysol but I'll bet it's...
Forum: RC Tanks
09-22-2022, 10:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,243
Posted By a65l

It's Aluminum, not sure if silver solder will...

It's Aluminum, not sure if silver solder will stick...
Forum: RC Tanks
09-22-2022, 07:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,243
Posted By a65l

Ludwig metal chassis assembly

So just to muddy the waters, I thought I'd start on a Ludwig Lowe kit. I specified metal chassis, thinking it would come pre-bent, you know, like a Tamiya. Well, no , it comes flat and milled....
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