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Forum: RC Tanks
01-08-2024, 02:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 226
Posted By armourguy

HL T90 front ball brearing size

Hi everyone, I'm finishing up a HL T90 and have replaced the stock idlers with the diecast ones that have the ball bearings. Upon inspection I see that I am missing two of the bearings. Does anyone...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-31-2023, 12:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,767
Posted By armourguy

Why do the tracks look too narrow? Will the...

Why do the tracks look too narrow? Will the running gear be to M60 spec or will it be to the HL M1 or M26 specs? Outside of that this one may be a consideration for me
Forum: RC Tanks
10-29-2022, 07:32 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 23,339
Posted By armourguy

Although they are far from perfect, honestly I...

Although they are far from perfect, honestly I think they have a ton of potential. I already see lots of room for improvement with new parts to correct many of the shortcomings. If these are at a...
Forum: RC Tanks
07-28-2022, 10:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,366
Posted By armourguy

Well I got the smoke system in and plugged it...

Well I got the smoke system in and plugged it into the ports on the card. Neither were able to get the smoke unit working. I presume I need to program the card or something?
Forum: RC Tanks
07-19-2022, 10:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,366
Posted By armourguy

Mato smoke unit?

Hi everyone, I'm working on a Mato M4A3 Sherman and I want to add a smoke system. Will the Taigen / HL units fit to the mato rc card? There looks to be two extra plug ports on the circuit board that...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-17-2022, 08:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,164
Posted By armourguy

For something that large from Shapeways, it will...

For something that large from Shapeways, it will cost a kings ransom. There are private Print on Demand services though that will do it for a fraction of the cost... I just need to find one with good...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-16-2022, 08:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,164
Posted By armourguy

His price for the stl files are great. The...

His price for the stl files are great. The problem is I don't have a printer or the knowledge / experience to set one up so I would need to find someone who would be able to tackle that aspect of the...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-12-2022, 10:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,164
Posted By armourguy

If the price is right, I'd be down for a 1/6th...

If the price is right, I'd be down for a 1/6th scale one. It looks like a fun quick little project
Forum: RC Tanks
01-28-2022, 10:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,698
Posted By armourguy

Thanks, but I have known and been using those...

Thanks, but I have known and been using those gearboxes for years, What I was looking for are the white nylon gears he attached to the tamiya gearbox and connected to the final drives. I always had a...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-24-2022, 10:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,698
Posted By armourguy

Looks like a cool project. Where did you get your...

Looks like a cool project. Where did you get your gears from? Those look perfect for a project I had in mind
Forum: RC Tanks
11-13-2021, 09:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,090
Posted By armourguy

Yeah that one is not bad, I need to see what...

Yeah that one is not bad, I need to see what other set the vendor has
Forum: RC Tanks
11-13-2021, 08:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,090
Posted By armourguy

Stenciling is an option and is how I mark my...

Stenciling is an option and is how I mark my 1/6th scale tanks by making my own disposable stencil, however in 1/16 is a bit problematic. For large markings like stars, crosses or Large German tank...
Forum: RC Tanks
11-12-2021, 03:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,090
Posted By armourguy

1/16th scale markings source?

Hi guys, While finishing up a build I'm at the point where I need some US markings. In the past I would hit up Archer dry transfers and use their 1/16 pershing / star set but both of these sets are...
Forum: RC Tanks
09-14-2021, 09:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,578
Posted By armourguy

For converting the M26 to M60, no way. Like what...

For converting the M26 to M60, no way. Like what rich mentioned it's only a matter of time before a proper M60 is made in 1/16. And like Rich I too have a bunch of 60' based vehicles I would love to...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-04-2020, 11:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 677
Posted By armourguy

Taigen sherman idler wheel help

Hi guys, I'm wrapping up a taigen M4A3 rebuild and was remounting the rear idler wheels when the one retention circlip flung out and is now in lostpartia. I'm trying to track down a replacement but...
Forum: RC Tanks
11-07-2019, 10:10 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 72,430
Posted By armourguy

The chieftain looks good, and I like the...

The chieftain looks good, and I like the searchlight feature. One thing did jump out at me, are those lego studs you are using to hold up the side skirts?
Forum: RC Tanks
10-20-2019, 09:49 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 72,430
Posted By armourguy

The DKLM kit is incredible, and is very well...

The DKLM kit is incredible, and is very well engineered. My only objections are the lack of properly scale track / running gear as the M1 track and M26 sprockets are too narrow for the M60. Also the...
Forum: RC Tanks
10-19-2019, 09:47 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 72,430
Posted By armourguy

Would love to see an M60

Would love to see an M60
Forum: RC Tanks
10-19-2019, 09:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,290
Posted By armourguy

The grant looks good, but the turret on the lee...

The grant looks good, but the turret on the lee is terrible!
Forum: RC Tanks
09-24-2019, 10:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 840
Posted By armourguy

Tamiya tiger I lighting question

Hi Guys, I'm wrapping up a tamiya tiger I that's getting converted to a mid production tank. I have a Taigen late tiger I light set and would like to patch it into the tamiya electronics. Is this...
Forum: RC Tanks
09-20-2019, 10:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 628
Posted By armourguy

After reading the posts and gave it some time to...

After reading the posts and gave it some time to think. I remember when I was working on my sherman pershing hybrid I ran into a similar issue. Like what Crius said HL recently upgraded their...
Forum: RC Tanks
06-28-2019, 09:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,197
Posted By armourguy

I have a set of their King tiger track links on...

I have a set of their King tiger track links on hand that came with a parts lot I purchased a little while ago, and I was not impressed by them to put it simply. The track design wise is a copy of...
Forum: RC Tanks
06-28-2019, 09:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,209
Posted By armourguy

Super glue is the default way to install parts...

Super glue is the default way to install parts with adhesives in my experience. The white halo you see is from the gas of the glue setting and is harmless, and in some cases can be washed away. If...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-08-2019, 12:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,887
Posted By armourguy

1/16 Taigen late tiger I rebuild #2

Hi guys, Shortly after wrapping up my last late Taigen tiger I build I had the idea on making Tiger #312.

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I've seen some illustrations and other renditions of this...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-04-2019, 06:18 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 29,112
Posted By armourguy

any ETA on the metal sprocket and track?

any ETA on the metal sprocket and track?
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