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10-16-2009 | 09:20 AM

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Dmon1996

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unique (?) mod for Tamiya King Tiger

I have an older clutch type drive system to put into my motorized static King Tiger project. However, the clutch system does not appeal to me- I like fully proportional control. So I've removed the clutch assemblies, mounted the second clutch gear forward so it no longer meshes with the first clutch gear, mounted a second RS540 so it meshes with the second clutch gear, and VOILA! I have a dual motor (potentially) fully proportional control drive system. Gotta love Tamiya gear sets- everything is collared and allen bolted- easy disassembly and reassembly.

I need to post pics - even I have a hard time understanding what I wrote.

Now I need to order a dual motor ESC from a robotics company I have my eye on. It handles two motors of up to 10 amps each and is reversible. It even has the option of single stick control! I'm too cheap to buy a Tamiya T-03 DMD for $150-200, and this beautiful model deserves more than mere Heng Long electronics. Besides, I think dual RS540's would toast an Rx18 board right quick!

I'll try and take some pics tonight and post.

One question: Do I need to break in a Tamiya gear set like I would a Heng Long set? [sm=what_smile.gif]

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