LB gone Wild - Tamiya Leopard 2 A6 tank thread..
03-26-2007, 12:47 AM
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RE: LB gone Wild - Tamiya Leopard 2 A6 tank thread..
ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer
Need to buy the radio for the tank..
I know the standard radio for the tank is the Futaba 4VWD:
[img]http://image.rcuniverse.com/forum/upfiles/240890/Fd92482.jpg[/iage]
But I'd really prefer to use the 4EXA:
[img]http://image.rcuniverse.com/forum/upfiles/240890/Ki18258.jpg[/iage]
In theory, the 4EXA should work since it has analog trims.. as long as I can make the throttle auto center.. (if Futaba would sell the spring to me by itself, I'd be all set..)
And it is FM, and yes, you can get the 75Mhz version for surface use..
I will need to call Futaba to see what's up.. (to see if they would sell me the parts to convert the rachet to self centering..)
Need to buy the radio for the tank..
I know the standard radio for the tank is the Futaba 4VWD:
[img]http://image.rcuniverse.com/forum/upfiles/240890/Fd92482.jpg[/iage]
But I'd really prefer to use the 4EXA:
[img]http://image.rcuniverse.com/forum/upfiles/240890/Ki18258.jpg[/iage]
In theory, the 4EXA should work since it has analog trims.. as long as I can make the throttle auto center.. (if Futaba would sell the spring to me by itself, I'd be all set..)
And it is FM, and yes, you can get the 75Mhz version for surface use..
I will need to call Futaba to see what's up.. (to see if they would sell me the parts to convert the rachet to self centering..)
HSP78901 ST-53 SWING ARM for $.37
HSP67450 SPRING for $.45
I have them on order over at AAF Tank Muesum
http://www.aaftankmuseum.com/
THis was the email I received on 1/30/07:
Thanks for the email and inquiry of the swing arm and spring that you require.
2 swing arms and 2 springs would be $3.00 including postage. Mailed USPS
presently the swing arm is out of stock I have a late Jan delivery, but then again it is late January and no swing arms, so I do not know when they will be available. I have some springs but will need to order more ( these are becoming very popular)
If you would like to order these from me - please reply to this email - you will not pay for them until they are ready to ship out to you. At which time I will contact you with payment info.
Thanks
Have a wonderful day
Karen Gasser, Director
AAF Tank Museum
2 swing arms and 2 springs would be $3.00 including postage. Mailed USPS
presently the swing arm is out of stock I have a late Jan delivery, but then again it is late January and no swing arms, so I do not know when they will be available. I have some springs but will need to order more ( these are becoming very popular)
If you would like to order these from me - please reply to this email - you will not pay for them until they are ready to ship out to you. At which time I will contact you with payment info.
Thanks
Have a wonderful day
Karen Gasser, Director
AAF Tank Museum
hank you for your recent e-mail.
Those are part numbers:
HSP78901 ST-53 SWING ARM for $.37
HSP67450 SPRING for $.45
Any prices provided are Manufacturers Suggested Retail Pricing only. As a manufacturer and distributor, we prefer that users of our products first seek Replacement Part assistance through a local Hobby Shop or your favorite mail-order company. Most of the better outlets either stock replacement parts or can get them in just a matter of days. Local convenience, reduced or eliminated shipping charges, and pricing flexibility often makes one of these alternatives the best consumer value!
If a consumer chooses to order parts from Hobby Services, then Suggested Retail pricing and a Shipping and Handling Charge will apply.
Illinois and Nevada residents must also pay the applicable State Sales Tax.
To find a local Hobby Shop please visit the Hobbico web site, click again on the "contact us" tab, and the first area provides you a category to locate a retailer near you. If you are in the US, click the highlighted 'retailer' and enter your zip code. This will provide you a list of shops in your area. If you are an international customer, please click the highlighted 'distributor' and you will be able to locate the international distributor nearest to you.
If a consumer chooses to order parts from Hobby Services, then Suggested Retail pricing and a $8.99 Shipping and Handling Charge will apply. Illinois (7.50%) and Nevada (7.25%) Residents must include respective Sales Taxes. Hobby Services can be reached at 217-398-0007 or via facsimile at 217-398-7721. Please include a credit card # (Visa or
MasterCard) for payment.
Snail-mail orders and payments by check should be sent to the following
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Hobby Services
3002 N Apollo Drive, Suite 1
Champaign IL 61822
Please be sure to specify our exact stock # desired to avoid any confusion. Purchases can be shipped C.O.D. for an additional $9.99 fee.
(US pricing only. International shipping varies depending upon the item to be shipped).
If there is anything else we can do for you, please do not hesitate to contact Hobby Services either by E-mail at [email protected] or phone at 217-398-8970.
Sincerely,
John G.
Those are part numbers:
HSP78901 ST-53 SWING ARM for $.37
HSP67450 SPRING for $.45
Any prices provided are Manufacturers Suggested Retail Pricing only. As a manufacturer and distributor, we prefer that users of our products first seek Replacement Part assistance through a local Hobby Shop or your favorite mail-order company. Most of the better outlets either stock replacement parts or can get them in just a matter of days. Local convenience, reduced or eliminated shipping charges, and pricing flexibility often makes one of these alternatives the best consumer value!
If a consumer chooses to order parts from Hobby Services, then Suggested Retail pricing and a Shipping and Handling Charge will apply.
Illinois and Nevada residents must also pay the applicable State Sales Tax.
To find a local Hobby Shop please visit the Hobbico web site, click again on the "contact us" tab, and the first area provides you a category to locate a retailer near you. If you are in the US, click the highlighted 'retailer' and enter your zip code. This will provide you a list of shops in your area. If you are an international customer, please click the highlighted 'distributor' and you will be able to locate the international distributor nearest to you.
If a consumer chooses to order parts from Hobby Services, then Suggested Retail pricing and a $8.99 Shipping and Handling Charge will apply. Illinois (7.50%) and Nevada (7.25%) Residents must include respective Sales Taxes. Hobby Services can be reached at 217-398-0007 or via facsimile at 217-398-7721. Please include a credit card # (Visa or
MasterCard) for payment.
Snail-mail orders and payments by check should be sent to the following
address:
Hobby Services
3002 N Apollo Drive, Suite 1
Champaign IL 61822
Please be sure to specify our exact stock # desired to avoid any confusion. Purchases can be shipped C.O.D. for an additional $9.99 fee.
(US pricing only. International shipping varies depending upon the item to be shipped).
If there is anything else we can do for you, please do not hesitate to contact Hobby Services either by E-mail at [email protected] or phone at 217-398-8970.
Sincerely,
John G.
03-26-2007, 01:24 AM
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RE: LB gone Wild - Tamiya Leopard 2 A6 tank thread..
ORIGINAL: paintstikker
Nice...9 dollar shipping for 82 cents of part haha
Nice...9 dollar shipping for 82 cents of part haha
03-26-2007, 01:46 AM
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RE: LB gone Wild - Tamiya Leopard 2 A6 tank thread..
SilentBob,
THANKS!! I definitely need to order up some of those parts!!
What radio do you use?? I'd like to use 4EXA w/ 75Mhz frequency for surface use.. I think that'd be a good one to use.. (so it still has the analog trims, so you can use the MFU quickly..)
THANKS!! I definitely need to order up some of those parts!!
What radio do you use?? I'd like to use 4EXA w/ 75Mhz frequency for surface use.. I think that'd be a good one to use.. (so it still has the analog trims, so you can use the MFU quickly..)
03-26-2007, 06:58 AM
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RE: LB gone Wild - Tamiya Leopard 2 A6 tank thread..
I see.. I don't think 4YF can be had w/ the surface frequency, though... unless you sent it back to Futaba to have it modded... that's why I am thinking about the 4EXA.. hmm...
03-26-2007, 09:21 AM
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RE: LB gone Wild - Tamiya Leopard 2 A6 tank thread..
I went to Yahoo Groups and did a search and could not find Armorhut.. could it be under a different name now? Or?
ORIGINAL: secretsg
Don't forget to sign up to armorhut on yahoo groups. It's where I found answers to most my questions on tanks.
Don't forget to sign up to armorhut on yahoo groups. It's where I found answers to most my questions on tanks.
03-26-2007, 09:42 AM
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RE: LB gone Wild - Tamiya Leopard 2 A6 tank thread..
If LB has a big budget and wants more tanks, definitely check out the
Futaba 9CAP radio on 75. It's PCM so your tanks will like it more. It's 9 channels for LB-tank/semi-realism-fun. And then you can ditch the Tamiya channel expanders or whatever they sell so that on your semi, coupling is its own channel, etcetc. Should be interesting. The 4EXA doesn't have much model memory either.
Futaba 9CAP radio on 75. It's PCM so your tanks will like it more. It's 9 channels for LB-tank/semi-realism-fun. And then you can ditch the Tamiya channel expanders or whatever they sell so that on your semi, coupling is its own channel, etcetc. Should be interesting. The 4EXA doesn't have much model memory either.
03-26-2007, 09:56 AM
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RE: LB gone Wild - Tamiya Leopard 2 A6 tank thread..
Wouldn't mind getting that, but it does not have analog trim, which makes working w/ the MFU difficult..... [&:]
03-26-2007, 10:05 AM
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RE: LB gone Wild - Tamiya Leopard 2 A6 tank thread..
The kit arrives this Wednesday...
No radio has been ordered yet.. LOL.. still doing some research...
Bearings (76 of them, LOL!) will come from Hong Kong.. so that's probably a couple of weeks..
Don't plan to do any hop-ups really.. it has everything as is..
It will be a slow project, I am sure.. I still need to figure out what to do w/ the paint job.. [&:]
On the other hand, the Scalpel Pro kit comes in today.. BUT, I am missing the 3PKS, since I plan to put the 2.4GHz RX in the Scalpel...
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03-26-2007, 10:14 AM
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LOL, my parents are coming to visit in mid-April.. I think they will be shocked on how many RCs I have now.. hee hee.. (I think when they last saw me, I had like 5??) LOL!
03-26-2007, 10:29 AM
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RE: LB gone Wild - Tamiya Leopard 2 A6 tank thread..
ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer
I see.. I don't think 4YF can be had w/ the surface frequency, though... unless you sent it back to Futaba to have it modded... that's why I am thinking about the 4EXA.. hmm...
I see.. I don't think 4YF can be had w/ the surface frequency, though... unless you sent it back to Futaba to have it modded... that's why I am thinking about the 4EXA.. hmm...
If you look under frequency availability they list 11-60 for air and 61-90 surface.
03-26-2007, 10:32 AM
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Nice.. didn't realize that.. I guess I was looking at the 4EXA because it has 4-model memory....
So that's good for 2 tanks, a F-350, and a semi..
Hee hee...
So that's good for 2 tanks, a F-350, and a semi..
Hee hee...
03-26-2007, 11:03 AM
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RE: LB gone Wild - Tamiya Leopard 2 A6 tank thread..
So that's good for 2 tanks, a F-350, and a semi..
I need to find plastic tracks for my Sherman, these stock metal tracks are crap, I mean they can withstand abuse but like to walk off, or even just fall off the sproket when I turn to fast, or sharply. I've tried tightening them, loosening them, nothing.[:@]
03-26-2007, 11:08 AM
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RE: LB gone Wild - Tamiya Leopard 2 A6 tank thread..
Nah, this is for scale / realistic fun.. No point of using any BL setup.. silver can or Sport Tune would be plenty.. although I'd prefer something that has no advanced timing...
ORIGINAL: rcluke
looks nice LB,
2 motors eh?
i think twin mm7700 lol
looks nice LB,
2 motors eh?
i think twin mm7700 lol
03-26-2007, 11:20 AM
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RE: LB gone Wild - Tamiya Leopard 2 A6 tank thread..
With the Leo's drivetrain, it is setup so one motor powers the forward / reverse, and the other motor does duty for turning.. (I'd need to study how they do that, LOL!)
So you can probably put the BL for the forward / reverse duty...
LOL.. it'd be pretty hard integration w/ the DMD, though.. split the signal so it controls the BL ESC somehow.. LOL!!
03-26-2007, 12:39 PM
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RE: LB gone Wild - Tamiya Leopard 2 A6 tank thread..
Well, when you chose a tank to try you certainly chose the best Tamiya has to offer! That thing flies compared to the WWII tanks (naturally) and the barrel fully traverses in 9 seconds (you probably know that). A guy at my tank club drives one and they are incredible. The best upgrade, other than bearings is the barrel stabilizer, IMO.
You should post this in the tank forum too, since they will be a great source of information. There are also other Leo builds and modification threads there if you feel like searching for them. I'm looking forward to your build! [sm=thumbup.gif]
Jason
That thing flies compared to the WWII tanks (naturally) and the barrel fully traverses in 9 seconds (you probably know that). A guy at my tank club drives one and they are incredible. The best upgrade, other than bearings is the barrel stabilizer, IMO.You should post this in the tank forum too, since they will be a great source of information. There are also other Leo builds and modification threads there if you feel like searching for them. I'm looking forward to your build! [sm=thumbup.gif]
Jason