1/16 Hooben/Arkmodel elefant tank build
05-31-2011, 10:12 AM
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1/16 Hooben/Arkmodel elefant tank build
WOW THAT WAS QUICK, GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE AGAIN FROM THE FOLKS @ ETO ARMOR!
THANKS BOB AND YELLOWSHAKER!
05-31-2011, 11:06 AM
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Gadzooks, that was fast! Let me know what you think of the kit. And you can blame Yellowshaker for the shipping service. The kid is great, a real asset to ETO.
05-31-2011, 11:53 AM
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RE: 1/16 Hooben/Arkmodel elefant tank build
The kit looks great normal flash,exspected with any model kit,the tracks are Tamiya quality ,took about a hour to get one length done,looks like 2 six packs to get them both done lol
and more Thanks go out to Mike (EOT) for all his help fellow DTC member!Ed
05-31-2011, 02:19 PM
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RE: 1/16 Hooben/Arkmodel elefant tank build
Well got all the road wheels done,the bushings are very tight fit into the wheels and the quality of the fasteners are not great. the philips screw driver that is in the kit is useless.very impressed with the roller bearings for the drive wheels large leap up in quality from a tamiya kit. also some metal flash on the metal parts minor,can nock it off with little effort. make sure you wash everything with dove soap before paint, after handling the metal parts I could feal a oily film on my hands.
05-31-2011, 04:13 PM
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RE: 1/16 Hooben/Arkmodel elefant tank build
Got sub assembly #17 completed Suspension A all went together well no problems the larger screws are of better quality, the caps are snap fit no glue required.
06-01-2011, 04:46 AM
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You need to step it up some! 
Cmpang already has his up and running! 
Dang, with all these build pictures I won't need the instruction manual to build mine. 
- Jeff
Cmpang already has his up and running! Dang, with all these build pictures I won't need the instruction manual to build mine. - Jeff
06-01-2011, 05:31 AM
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RE: 1/16 Hooben/Arkmodel elefant tank build
ORIGINAL: Panther F
You need to step it up some! Cmpang already has his up and running! Dang, with all these build pictures I won't need the instruction manual to build mine.
- Jeff
You need to step it up some!
Cmpang already has his up and running! Dang, with all these build pictures I won't need the instruction manual to build mine. - Jeff
06-01-2011, 06:00 AM
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Thanks for the tip!
Any decision on paint schemes/camo patterns?
Have you tested the gearbox yet? What is your opinion on performance and noise output?
- Jeff
Any decision on paint schemes/camo patterns?
Have you tested the gearbox yet? What is your opinion on performance and noise output?
- Jeff
06-01-2011, 06:23 AM
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RE: 1/16 Hooben/Arkmodel elefant tank build
I have not tested the trans yet brass and nylon 380 motors should be quiet w/ roller bearings too, Poland 1944 will be my build
06-01-2011, 09:47 AM
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RE: 1/16 Hooben/Arkmodel elefant tank build
well we have a true roller almost have to finish the other tracks( off to the store for another 6 pack of bud light) the handy tamiya 4 way wrench comes in handy for assembley of the tentsioner system enjoy,and yes EOT your half of the build consist of empty beer bottles, empty box and packing material.
) the handy tamiya 4 way wrench comes in handy for assembley of the tentsioner system enjoy,and yes EOT your half of the build consist of empty beer bottles, empty box and packing material.
06-01-2011, 09:51 AM
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Viper do you think the TUs would be readily replaceble with the tamiya/impact tiger units? Im looking to gear down once I get the kit and those 3:1 drop outs actually cost more than a new set of tamiya tus!
06-01-2011, 11:23 AM
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I'm hoping to be there on Sunday. Everything is dependant on when my mother will get out of the hospital. She has been in there for about 10 days now, so the weekend looks to be very busy.
06-01-2011, 11:29 AM
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Thanks for the pictures!
- Jeff
- Jeff