I have a HL pershing with metal gears/tracks, So far no problem with its performance (only had it one month so far). I have not had to open it up yet, my question is... what do I need to do in order to keep the dirt from getting inside the tank. (I havent checked yet to see if any dirt has gotten in but I am planning to). Also, how would I go about making the hull water proof/resistent. I would like to run it through some mud/puddles. Any help would be appreciated.

Hi scooterb!

First step is that you have to separate the holes of suspensinos and wheels from the inside. Then you have to repositioning the switches, and the volume regulator.

See pics:

Thanks ... what type of caulk/filler did you use...will any kind work.

I used these:

Since semseyp is from a foreign country, the sealant he used probably doesn't quite translate (literally, as well) so you would want to use a silicone based sealant--they come in clear as well as black/white and stay flexible once cured. You'll know you're using the right thing when you smell the pungent acetic acid stench while it cures. Odorless when dry of course.

He's right about relocating the switches. If you don't, water and mud will seep right in through the switch locations not to mention ruining them as well from contact with moisture. Relocating them also makes the tank easier to operate as you can switch on the tank, and activate the smoke unit and airsoft gun from the top of the tank (wherever you choose to place the switches).

Regards,
-Harq

I haven't had a chance to take and post pictures (guests staying over) but I've used evergreen styrene .020" placed along both sides and the rear of my Tiger tanks. This is secured in place with clear rtv (silicone) and also in the rear. On one tank, the electronics have been coated with CorrosionX with no problems at all. I even ran one completely stock Pershing the other day in a pretty heavy drizzle for over 30 minutes without a single problem!

Anyhow, on one of my Pershings I've cut open and hinged the assistant driver's hatch and will relocate all the switches and a battery jack to their instead of running them up into the turret. I did that because I want to make a 360 turret and the fewer wires the better.

Harguebus & Swathdriver thanks for the info. It might be a few days before I can do the modifications...my work room has been turned into a storage area for a few days.

That's cool! An all-weather Pershing. Did you block off the rear gratings so the rain would not fall through into the electronics and/or into the hull or does the CorrosionX treatment just prevent moisture from having any ill effects?

Seems you might need a bilge pump to pump out the water if you didn't seal the rear hull gratings/vents... [sm=drowning.gif]

-Harq

I haven't blocked them off yet. The rain didn't affect the tank but I do plan to put some of that black filter material underneath, the kind we use for the cooling fans on computers when I find some. The CorrosionX allows the electronics to work even if completely submerged though I haven't gone that far with it yet!