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Forum: RC Tanks
01-18-2015, 12:32 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,024
Posted By Old Fatman

Hi YHR: Great review. Modern technology...

Hi YHR:

Great review. Modern technology seems to escape me and I'm always grateful to those such as yourself with the inclination and talent to explore what it has to offer.

Don't know if...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-16-2015, 07:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 936
Posted By Old Fatman

Hi YHR: Thanks for the reply. Sadly...

Hi YHR:

Thanks for the reply.

Sadly my tinkering has seen a lot of perfectly good stuff reduced to junk. That's why I seek the advice of those in the know.

What got me interested in...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-14-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 936
Posted By Old Fatman

Hi Imex-Erik: Thanks for your reply. ...

Hi Imex-Erik:

Thanks for your reply.

When the coffers are empty, I entertain myself by thinking up alternate ways of getting the job done.

RC Universe is a great forum with very helpful...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-14-2015, 05:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 936
Posted By Old Fatman

Hi ausf: Thanks for the reply. Good advice....

Hi ausf:

Thanks for the reply. Good advice.

I was hoping in to get by with a couple of resistors and a miniature switch or two. It's good to know that if I decide to try it out there are...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-14-2015, 11:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 936
Posted By Old Fatman

Transmitter Mods

Hi Tank Gurus:

Given my somewhat limited electronics skill set, and before I ruin some a perfectly good transmitter, I've come here again for advice from those with more knowledge and experience. ...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-12-2015, 10:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 471
Posted By Old Fatman

Better Sound

Hi Tanker Gurus:

Here's something I think may be of interest to those of you who want to get better sound from you tanks.

If you have deep pockets and have a great aftermarket sound board, it...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-10-2015, 06:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,228
Posted By Old Fatman

Hi Imex-Eric: Thanks for your reply. Funds...

Hi Imex-Eric:

Thanks for your reply. Funds are at a very low ebb right now (Christmas) but I will definitely be getting in touch when the tank fund has recovered.

Cheers,
Old Fatman
Forum: RC Tanks
01-10-2015, 06:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,228
Posted By Old Fatman

Hi Airbrushler: Thanks for the reply. Nice...

Hi Airbrushler:

Thanks for the reply. Nice tank. Love what you've done with the Tiger.

I'm on a budget and always seek the advice of those with more experience to avoid mistakes.

Cheers,...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-10-2015, 06:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,228
Posted By Old Fatman

Hi FreakyDude: Thanks for the reply. Looks...

Hi FreakyDude:

Thanks for the reply. Looks like I'll have to start the slow process of bulking up the tank fund. Was looking for the low buck option, but sometimes the best option costs a bit...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-08-2015, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 734
Posted By Old Fatman

Hi maxu52: Love the Squad Videos. Always...

Hi maxu52:

Love the Squad Videos. Always informative.

Harbor freight is a great place for inexpensive tools. Sometimes the quality isn't the greatest but for the hobbyist they usually do...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-08-2015, 01:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,228
Posted By Old Fatman

Hi Airbrushler: I like the video and the...

Hi Airbrushler:

I like the video and the great sound effects.

Two questions: Is the T-34 Heng Long or Trumpeter?

Is the Clark board the 22 or 20?

I've got...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-08-2015, 12:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 661
Posted By Old Fatman

Hi armornut: Whoa! I'm loving that. ...

Hi armornut:

Whoa!

I'm loving that.

I know I can't afford it but that's awesome!

Thanks for the link.
Forum: RC Tanks
01-06-2015, 07:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 789
Posted By Old Fatman

Hi Airbrushler: I used to attempt plastic...

Hi Airbrushler:

I used to attempt plastic models, not on the scale of those very nice WSN models or that astonishing Dora (Not a Tank post)!

As long as I didn't attempt to paint them they...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-06-2015, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 661
Posted By Old Fatman

Hi ausf: "spill you beer when you fire the...

Hi ausf:

"spill you beer when you fire the main gun" Now that's what I'm talking about!

Cheers,
Old Fatman
Forum: RC Tanks
01-06-2015, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 661
Posted By Old Fatman

Main Gun Report

Hi Tank Gurus:

Don't know if this is of any interest but, here goes:

Is it just me or does the main gun report on some of RC tanks seem subdued? I also noticed this in some of the videos of ...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-06-2015, 11:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 789
Posted By Old Fatman

Hi Airbrushler: Was that your Trumpeter...

Hi Airbrushler:

Was that your Trumpeter T34/85 static model in the back pages?

A while ago, so I don't remember the thread, but the model was beautifully executed. Amazing detail and finish. ...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-06-2015, 11:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 789
Posted By Old Fatman

Hi ausf: They are amazing. Saw a post...

Hi ausf:

They are amazing.

Saw a post in the back pages of a Trumpeter T-34 static model, beautifully done with fabulous detail and finish.

Some truly talented and dedicated modelers out...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-06-2015, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,594
Posted By Old Fatman

Hi Panther F Good news. I really like the...

Hi Panther F

Good news. I really like the tank and would like it to last.

I think the rapid launch into full speed and the greatly exaggerated track recoil probably account for some of the...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-06-2015, 10:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,594
Posted By Old Fatman

Hi ausf: Thanks for the information. I'll...

Hi ausf:

Thanks for the information. I'll definitely check it out.

Cheers,
Old Fatman
Forum: RC Tanks
01-06-2015, 10:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,594
Posted By Old Fatman

Hi Philipat: The item I was looking for is a...

Hi Philipat:

The item I was looking for is a small plastic bottle with a needle like tip for applying oil. I like them as they get into very tight places and can deposit just a drop of oil where...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-05-2015, 08:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,594
Posted By Old Fatman

Hi Panther F: Thanks for the advice. ...

Hi Panther F:

Thanks for the advice.

That's why I posted about the Liquid Bearing stuff. Its supposed to be a "Plastic Safe" synthetic. I've read about the Trumpeter gearbox wear problem and...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-05-2015, 06:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 789
Posted By Old Fatman

Hi ausf: Thanks for the reply. Good...

Hi ausf:

Thanks for the reply.

Good information. Now I don't have to fuss about the decal/paint situation.

I know that Trumpeter has a lot of very nice static models of military vehicles...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-05-2015, 01:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,594
Posted By Old Fatman

Hi Imex-Eric: Thanks for the reply. I...

Hi Imex-Eric:

Thanks for the reply.

I love cheap and reliable. Sometimes they go together an sometimes not, that's why I seek advice from those who know.

Cheers,
Old Fatman
Forum: RC Tanks
01-05-2015, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 734
Posted By Old Fatman

Hi Maxu52: Love your squad videos. ...

Hi Maxu52:

Love your squad videos.

Cheers,
Old Fatman
Forum: RC Tanks
01-05-2015, 01:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 789
Posted By Old Fatman

Hi B/Man: Thanks for you input. So as...

Hi B/Man:

Thanks for you input.

So as to not overload the forum with more of my rambling posts, see my reply to CHIEFSONN (He got there first).

Cheers,
Old Fatman
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