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Forum: RC Tanks
05-18-2017, 03:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,399
Posted By GermanTanker91

Taigen tiger 1 track tension

Recently in my usual maintenance on my tiger tank I noticed that my track tension isn't staying where it should. I tighten the tracks and run it and they loosen up even on level terrain. Is there any...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-21-2017, 03:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,172
Posted By GermanTanker91

I put about 3lbs of weight in it but it bogged...

I put about 3lbs of weight in it but it bogged down the gearboxes a bit so I reduced it to 1 1/2lbs and it runs and moves like a champ! Ran it on a mix of hard ground and mud trail with little hills...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-16-2017, 04:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,172
Posted By GermanTanker91

I did a run yesterday with my Tiger through the...

I did a run yesterday with my Tiger through the woods and frozen mud and I did notice it could use a bit more weight to it. It goes around great. But on small hills and on the leafs it tends to stop...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-15-2017, 03:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,172
Posted By GermanTanker91

I actually just seen the RC equipment at my local...

I actually just seen the RC equipment at my local hobby store and thought it was a kids thing until I looked on YouTube and realized that was a real thing lol. My tank was my first RC vehicle since I...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-14-2017, 03:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,172
Posted By GermanTanker91

Ok I'll look into those thank you. The only...

Ok I'll look into those thank you. The only reason I want the metal tracks is to try to get that metal clanking track sound lol I'm a heavy equipment operator and that sound tracked machines and...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-13-2017, 09:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,172
Posted By GermanTanker91

And yes it does have the brace going across the...

And yes it does have the brace going across the gearboxes
Forum: RC Tanks
01-13-2017, 09:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,172
Posted By GermanTanker91

It's the lower hull. It's not bad it's just...

It's the lower hull. It's not bad it's just enough for dirt to get in at times. I'll try dremeling down the posts and see how that works
Forum: RC Tanks
01-13-2017, 08:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,172
Posted By GermanTanker91

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2196634
Forum: RC Tanks
01-13-2017, 07:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,172
Posted By GermanTanker91

I'll try the weights first. Also when I got my...

I'll try the weights first. Also when I got my Tiger from my local hobby store the plastic strips that are right above the tracks that run front to rear on the lower hull were bowed a bit and I've...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-13-2017, 05:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,172
Posted By GermanTanker91

The 4:1 steel ones were the ones I had my eye on...

The 4:1 steel ones were the ones I had my eye on ��. I'm in western Pennsylvania and it's nothing but steep hills and mud and I've made a track for my Tiger in the woods but once the dirt starts to...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-12-2017, 05:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,172
Posted By GermanTanker91

Taigen Tiger GearBoxes

Howdy. I'm looking to swap out my gearboxes on my Taigen Tiger 1 Late plastic. Curious to know which one is best? I'm not worried about the speed mostly the torque and maneuverability. I live in an...
Forum: RC Tanks
12-07-2016, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 811
Posted By GermanTanker91

Yes all of that is removed. I'm looking for ideas...

Yes all of that is removed. I'm looking for ideas like putting a camo like cloth in areas or the logs on the side of the Sherman in the movie fury for example. The track links on the front I do like...
Forum: RC Tanks
12-07-2016, 06:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 811
Posted By GermanTanker91

Taigen Tiger 1 cosmetics ideas

I recently got my taigen Tiger 1 late plastic edition running again after a chain of unluckyness occurred and I want to dress it up a bit and I'm not sure where to start. It's the grey one and I like...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-21-2016, 12:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,913
Posted By GermanTanker91

No sadly I didn't. Got it threw a local hobby...

No sadly I didn't. Got it threw a local hobby store. :(
Forum: RC Tanks
04-21-2016, 03:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,913
Posted By GermanTanker91

Ok so one of my rear idler wheels split in half...

Ok so one of my rear idler wheels split in half during a run right after some maintenance so I got a new metal idler and sprocket set for it. Now I installed them and prior to putting the tracks back...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-07-2016, 08:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,913
Posted By GermanTanker91

Ok. Last thing. Track tension? Whats the best way...

Ok. Last thing. Track tension? Whats the best way to have it? A little loose or on the tight side? Can't seem to figure that one out
Forum: RC Tanks
03-23-2016, 05:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,913
Posted By GermanTanker91

That I will look into. To be honest the slower...

That I will look into. To be honest the slower the better. I live in western Pennsylvania and due to the speed of the tank I've almost lost it over hills many times due to the turning speed both...
Forum: RC Tanks
03-23-2016, 05:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,913
Posted By GermanTanker91

that is extremely nice. I love the engine sound...

that is extremely nice. I love the engine sound of yours and the barrel recoil system you did with it. What did you use for the engine sounds?
Forum: RC Tanks
03-18-2016, 07:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,913
Posted By GermanTanker91

Late edition.

Late edition.
Forum: RC Tanks
03-18-2016, 05:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,913
Posted By GermanTanker91

Ok. I noticed sand is very bad as well. I made a...

Ok. I noticed sand is very bad as well. I made a small track on a old sand pile and after 2 runs on it tracks binded up on me so that's another thing I'll stay away from
Forum: RC Tanks
03-18-2016, 04:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,913
Posted By GermanTanker91

Ok first thing I'll look into is the Steel...

Ok first thing I'll look into is the Steel Gearbox. Overall I love it so far. Just wanna do what I can to avoid something breaking and it leading to another thing breaking. Also I know water is a no...
Forum: RC Tanks
03-17-2016, 06:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,913
Posted By GermanTanker91

Taigen Tiger I Upgrades and Tips

I just bought a Taigen Tiger I (Plastic Version) and so far I love it. Never had a RC tank before but I have been doing modeling of tanks for some time.

My question is is it worth it to upgrade to...
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