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Old 09-26-2010 | 09:23 AM
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smokinbarracuda
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Default RE: Hobby Engine M1A1 - Modifications

Cheers, the list is massive for everything I've done on this tank. I've still to get the flash/recoil sorted out and improve the rx18 functions (elmod for me too one day far in the future!) but most of the mods I've done have been to the chassis, suspension and wheels because they take the most abuse and I wanted the chassis dimensions to be a little more accurate. Eventually I'd like to fit 2 540 size motors at higher voltages with 3:1's to give it some serious speed and power but 7.2v + rx18 + 400 size motors + standard gearboxes is the deal for the time being.

YHR, I did consider the leo tyres but one imprtant point is that I think real abrams wheels are smaller than leo's( I think HE wheels are correct for leo) and they would appear too big. Thats why I'm going to add an inner ring to the wheels to make them appear smaller. Also, I think the HE Leo's wheels are spaced further apart meaning on the abrams the wheels would touch with those tyres. The innertube rubber I'm using is actually working surprisingly well.

Panther G, things are bad over here economy wise too, I've just been laid off for the 3rd time in 2 years.! Only good thing is that it gives me some time to work on this baby and my 78 Camaro. Things have got to pick up soon, I hope!