Originally Posted by
borealis
Wasn't the very very first version of the Tamiya Sherman equipped with something similar (single motor and servo clutches)?
I fail to see the reason to do this, except maybe spare some money in production?
No, it wasn't even remotely like this one mechanically. My very first Sherman, purchased shortly after it was released here in the US has the first type of gearbox.
It has no differential and uses clutches to make turns.
Jerry