kth:

If its clutched, its an RT1601 aka 56001, the first Tamiya RC tank. It shares most of the same parts with the 56005, except it got a revised set of gearboxes (The first DMD units, now called type One DMD gearboxes) Would love to see pics of the beastie.

You mean the small figure eight clips that slip onto the ends of the track pins? That was a problem with all the old tracks... the end-clips were cast, and once stretched, often popped off and were lost. You can use the track set off a 56014 if you can find one... Barring that, its metal ones from Kenny Kong, or cutting down the Pershing set (would leave you spare links for 'splash armor' on the hull & turret)

And that 'dab of glue' idea was what we used back then... small dot of CA inside the figure eight clip holes before you place it back on the two pins and quickly tap it into place. I'd advise against squeezing the clips... they are castings, and a bit too much pressure and they shatter.

As for a manual, I've got digital scans of the RT manuals (both of them) and can send the scans free by email if you like.

You have any other questions, just ask.

WhiteWolf