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11-02-2017, 06:58 AM

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This video should answer some questions about lighting and all that. I have to shoot in a darkened condition so that the lights will show up well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLSWgSLe8GM

omg. That sound. Great job!!

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11-02-2017, 07:09 AM

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Where did the track recoil go?
In one video there is track recoil, in the other (latest) there is none?

Shad

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11-02-2017, 07:23 AM

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Where did the track recoil go?
In one video there is track recoil, in the other (latest) there is none?

Shad

The video title does say it is in test mode. Track recoil is apparently disabled.

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11-02-2017, 07:29 AM

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The video title does say it is in test mode. Track recoil is apparently disabled.

Thanks for clearing that up,

Shad

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11-02-2017, 01:36 PM

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Awesome

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11-02-2017, 05:26 PM

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Just to put the sound comparison into perspective - Clark's soundtrack is as good as Tamiya's except for the throttle modulation. Shot back-to-back in similar conditions.

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11-02-2017, 10:53 PM

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The sound is fantastic.

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11-04-2017, 02:12 PM

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Hi Cleong,

Many tanks for your photos and videos. I ordered mine today and I can’t wait to work on it. I would like to get in advance all the stuff needed to build it, more precisely the recommanded paints. As I can’t find the manual in pdf, would it be possible to post few captures of the manual or the references of the Tamiya paints needed ?
Many thanks in advance ��

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11-05-2017, 05:20 PM

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Hey Leong,

That Abrams needs some Danville dirt on it.
Have you had any time to test the TBU yet?

Hope you are well, and give my best to the wife.

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11-07-2017, 06:10 PM

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UPS just left.

And I got this yesterday.

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11-07-2017, 07:09 PM

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UPS just left.

And I got this yesterday.

freaking nice.

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11-07-2017, 07:14 PM

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I was reviewing all of the parts and I noticed that the left side of the aluminum tub was not properly folded on left side. Do you guys think it will affect any of the build alignment. I measured and the left side is appx 1/16 higher than right side. I hate to send it back unless there are some alignment issues forthcoming.o

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11-07-2017, 07:16 PM

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Ok, let me figure out what is going on. The pictures were showing before I submitted.

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11-07-2017, 07:47 PM

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If I took pics with phone, what is the process to post them from photos?

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11-07-2017, 08:33 PM

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on your message...it should say manage attachments...upload your pics from there and then post your message

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11-07-2017, 10:01 PM

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Can someone tell me what paints are needed for this build ?..

thanks

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11-08-2017, 03:27 AM

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If I took pics with phone, what is the process to post them from photos?

You need to switch to desktop mode - then look for the manage attachments option.

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11-08-2017, 03:28 AM

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can someone tell me what paints are needed for this build ?..

Thanks

ts-46

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11-08-2017, 03:45 AM

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Thanks 👍

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11-08-2017, 06:21 AM

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Look at left side front portion of shelf.

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11-08-2017, 06:23 AM

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Thank you for the instructions on how to post pics!

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11-08-2017, 08:22 AM

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Look at left side front portion of shelf.

Damn. It does show a little warp

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11-08-2017, 08:23 AM

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Look at left side front portion of shelf.

By the way Red Mike. Love your trains on the right side

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11-12-2017, 05:38 PM

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I am building mine and have the hull ready to test but I cant get the tank to move. the start up sequence works and I can rev the tank but it will not move. I have a futaba 2.4 ghz skysport 4yf . I am wondering if I have faulty electronics I have checked the motor wiring and should be working