AFV432

if you havent seen these in the flesh yet this may help you out

paul septons sherman dozer fitted with a set of the mato metal suspension

imho these units are awesome http://www.youtube.com/user/RCTankRe.../0/6ZYJqV5gySw

Panther G

Now, THAT'S THWE WAY TO GO. Very nice. I think I will be having these for my Jumbo now that Mato has the tracks with the Duck Bill end extenders for sale.
Finally their listening.

Panther F

Those work nice and supple now don't they? Assembling all the parts for my M36 or M36B1 TD.

Just in time for Fall weather too. Now it's finally getting exciting, huh.

Tanks for the video!


~ Jeff

sassgrunt

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There seems to be less crowding between the bogie wheels. Are there stronger springs that force each independent suspension arm farther downward, or are the roadwhweels themselves just smaller? It really looks nice! -Mike

Panther F

I compared the "old" wheels to the new ones (in photos that is) and I came to the conclusion they do look smaller along with the return wheels as well being ALOT smaller.


~ Jeff

AFV432

mato really have pulled out all the stops on these units i got my mitts on a set at our meet and man they are good

the guy that brought them for us had 5 sets and they went in less minutes

the return roller is smaller and possibly could do with a brass shaft or bearing in there but they still are very nice indeed

glad the video helped to show what a real great little item they are and a big thanks to all those involved in bringing that video

AFV432

your correct mike the roadwheels are slightly smaller more to scale and yes the spring is better and really aids the setup greatly

YHR

I just ordered a set from Mato. Not cheap, but for a fully functioning metal suspension a fair price. The video looked really good.

Airbrushler

very nice it's like having mags instead of hubcaps...lol

hulu

every nice!. Mato really did a good job! 

AFV432

and sooo to the modifications http://www.rctankregiment.com/rctank...p?f=103&t=2172

i really cant believe paul he mentioned doing it at the weekend now the whole tank is done using tammie springs

Panther F

Job well done and thanks for the tutorial and idea.

Has he driven it yet since the modifications?



~ Jeff

septon

hi yes i have it runs much better now


paul

Alex4182

Can't wait to get a set of these myself.

Any of you who have ever seen a real Sherman in person will know that this mod makes it look EXACTALLYlike the real deal. Great job Mato and to the modifier.

AFV432

i will agree there alex4182

septon

a little update the new wheels are the same size as the plastic ones but as the new arms pivot at the right point the wheels dont hit



paul

Panther F

Brilliant idea man!


~ Jeff

MarkofZollo

These bogies are great, though I have to mention the actual wheels (metal part) are about 2mm smaller diametre than original plastic ones, the rubber tyre is thicker and so makes up the difference to about the same overall diametre as the plastics.
It is a bit of a shame the detailed markings on original are not on the new ones and that the old dont fit the new but they are much sturdier, soon to be following Paul's mod as I picked up last set at Swindon sorry guys.......

AFV432

ahhh so you had the last set lmao

i have a base and lid but no bogies yet just waiting on daves next shipment

MarkofZollo

Doh! Yeah thought id jump on them the rate they were selling and after seeing how great they worked on septon's hull

AFV432

not a problem Dave my better half would of gone ballistic if i bought any more tank related stuff that weekend lmao

Green Amphibian

Since I have just aquired a Tamyia Sherman, I would love to know if these will also fit that hull? I would be really mad if I spent that much on a set and they would not fit it. The mod seems easy enough to do also.

Panther F

Fit? With modifications to the hull they will work. Adding styrene sheets to the sides helps a great deal in hiding the return wheels holes and shimming out the VVSS.

It's fun.


~ Jeff

AFV432

one of our members Nigel has started on removing the moulding at the rear of the units and replacing it with nuts and bolts so it will fit the tammy lower hull

a bit more work but should work out great

Rob

Green Amphibian

OK on that mod. I will wait to purchase to see how much of a hassle it will be to do first. I'm not afraid to change things around a bit, but if someone has done it already and is willing to show pictures of how to do it, it is much easier for my old eyes and sausage fingers to do. I will be watching and waiting before starting my build.