I finally got around to making the charging circuit. I ended up using a 6amp rated switch from Radio Shack, making a plate and mouting it, along with a charge plug, volume knob and the on/off switch under the drivers side engine vent cover. I used the thread cutting method and hinged that cover to gain access to it. When I get a chance I will take pics and post them. Seems to work great so far.

Need some more help here. I am going to make my tank a ******* of sorts. I removed the feifel devices from the rear of the tank, and am thinking of removing the shovel from the front. The front track holder may not go back on. I was modeling it after a real tank (and will still number it that way) from 1944 Normandy front, but have no desire to do the Zimmermit coating or changing the copula or vents on the turret.
What I need is someone who has made the track holders on the turret, the engine intake cover from a late productions, and the transmission guards from styrene. I want to add those pieces, but need some general instructions. From the prices that I have seen for the metal versions, I figure I might as well try making them on my own.
I also need to figure out what I can use to make the headlight covers with the battle slits. I tried just painting them, but the light shines right through 2 layers of primer and 2 more layers of base color.


As for the airsoft mechanism, I think I am going to order some more from Mato just so that I can get the tank operational again. That will give me the unit I have and a spare to play with. I just can't take looking at my tank sitting in pieces anymore.