Tamiya flash unit...extended
 

Does anybody extended succesfull the cable for the Tamiya flash unit?
Thanks!

RE: Tamiya flash unit...extended
 

You need to use the same size wire and splice it into the existing harness before the plug. Solder and heat shrink the joints.

Herman

RE: Tamiya flash unit...extended
 

You mean high voltage cable, Ok, thanks

RE: Tamiya flash unit...extended
 

Wouldn't just a longer flash unit be better? Like for the KT or the M51 Sherman?

Not knowing what you're using it for.










~ Jeff

RE: Tamiya flash unit...extended
 

Well I'm electronic engeener and to solder a new cable is easy and cheap than to buy a new flash unit, Tamiya's shipped aren't cheap.

RE: Tamiya flash unit...extended
 

Being an "electronic engineer", you should be able to afford a $40.00 flash unit ... huh? :D

I'd make sure it has a good mechanical connection as well as being soldered. Don't want to add too much resistance to that lead.










~ Jeff

RE: Tamiya flash unit...extended
 

Being an "electronic engineer", you should not have asked this kind of question...:D:D:D;)

But thanks for the others who maybe wondered if it was possible (easy) or not...

RE: Tamiya flash unit...extended
 

I am using a Tamiya flash unit in my 1/8 RC Amory King Tiger (Along with a Tamiya sound and effects unit cause I had a spare). Both the main cannon and machine gun wires are extended about 2 feet. Works fine. Paul

RE: Tamiya flash unit...extended
 

Yup. :D Didn't want to go there but ...











~ Jeff

RE: Tamiya flash unit...extended
 

Mcovalsk,
Let me add that I used 20 awg size wire, solder the connections, and covered with heat shrink. Hope my reply helps. Paul

RE: Tamiya flash unit...extended
 

Resistant soldering might be needed in this case.










~ Jeff

RE: Tamiya flash unit...extended
 

I am planning on doing the same thing. Thanks for the info,Paul, did you just use the same gauge cable/wire for both the MG and the main gun flash unit?

RE: Tamiya flash unit...extended
 

MAUS45,
I used the same wire (20 awg, cause it's what I had) for both the main gun flash and the machine gun. Paul