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Forum: RC Tanks
06-27-2021, 06:24 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,606
Posted By IronChevy

Jood job Jerry! You took it all apart! You...

Jood job Jerry! You took it all apart!

You think the driveshaft has been bended during the shipping? Also i rember two spare rusty shafts among all the parts, they are the same as the bent one?
...
Forum: RC Tanks
06-20-2020, 12:28 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,132
Posted By IronChevy

To each his own, but the generator systerm is...

To each his own, but the generator systerm is what make this model unique to me, i think it would be pity get rid of it. A solution could be, as i already mentioned, install a switch so you can run...
Forum: RC Tanks
06-20-2020, 10:16 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,132
Posted By IronChevy

My work to prove all the components still working...

My work to prove all the components still working is done now, If someone is interested in buying the model and restore it, im open to offers!
Forum: RC Tanks
06-20-2020, 10:11 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,132
Posted By IronChevy

Im happy you solved the sound issue Jerry, thank...

Im happy you solved the sound issue Jerry, thank you for all the useful info about the engine tuning, i did read them right after you posted but im replying just now. I found out that when i went to...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-31-2020, 12:37 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,132
Posted By IronChevy

Im glad to hear that! thank you for the feedback...

Im glad to hear that! thank you for the feedback on the audio issue.



I would appreaciate it if you could hear it, so you could tell me if it sounds right, because i honestly have no experience...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-31-2020, 03:35 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,132
Posted By IronChevy

Well i don't know the exact power output of the...

Well i don't know the exact power output of the generator unit, before fixing it it was probably close to zero, now i can only estimate the power output.

The engine is rated around 1.45 HP in the...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-30-2020, 12:12 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,132
Posted By IronChevy

No, this it is a "cold start" video but its not...

No, this it is a "cold start" video but its not the first start after sitting for years, the day before i started it a few times to adjust the carburator. I'm working on putting the generator unit...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-29-2020, 01:45 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,132
Posted By IronChevy

This week i wanted to test the "generator unit",...

This week i wanted to test the "generator unit", i got the essential parts i had to replace to test it: Glow plug, toothed belt and generator unit mounts. I started by cleaning the genrators same as...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-20-2020, 07:20 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,132
Posted By IronChevy

Thank you! but i don't think i need them, they...

Thank you! but i don't think i need them, they look in good conditions and the brushes still in good conditions.



Thank you, on Imgur videos are muted by default so be sure to unmute it, if...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-20-2020, 03:00 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,132
Posted By IronChevy

So i wanted to test the functioning of the...

So i wanted to test the functioning of the electrical motors and drivers, but before powering up everything i inspected visually and with the multimeter the compnents and i noticed something was...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-18-2020, 11:56 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,132
Posted By IronChevy

Sorry i have been busy, but yes i did some work...

Sorry i have been busy, but yes i did some work on it, i will post an update soon!
Forum: RC Tanks
05-10-2020, 12:26 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,132
Posted By IronChevy

Oh great, thank you Jerry for taking your time to...

Oh great, thank you Jerry for taking your time to look for them, not a problem if they are in German.

Today i had some time, so i decided to lay all the electrical components on the table to try...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-10-2020, 08:50 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,132
Posted By IronChevy

I was looking for the phone number to try call...

I was looking for the phone number to try call them tomorrow but apparently they closed down the businnes about a year ago because the owner wanted to retire but it wasn't able to find a successor......
Forum: RC Tanks
05-08-2020, 05:32 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,132
Posted By IronChevy

Wow a scale v12 working engine, that scale model...

Wow a scale v12 working engine, that scale model is probably more complicated than the real one haha :D

Jerry, you got any reply from the Klingeberger Spiel + Technik about the final drives?
Also...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-25-2020, 01:39 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,132
Posted By IronChevy

I have read your PM, thank you. In the...

I have read your PM, thank you.

In the message you said to reassemble the model, i can do that i could even try to fire it up (after cleaning the engine of course) to test if everything works but...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-24-2020, 12:46 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,132
Posted By IronChevy

As i said before im not an RC expert, apparently...

As i said before im not an RC expert, apparently i was wrong, thank you for clarify that Bob! Also i think my bad opinion about mororcycle batteries comes from bad experiences i had but i think is...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-23-2020, 12:52 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,132
Posted By IronChevy

I don't think is a good idea to use a motorcycle...

I don't think is a good idea to use a motorcycle battery for an RC model, especially if its a non sealed one that might spill corrosive acid inside the model.



Nice find, so this explains the...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-23-2020, 08:16 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,132
Posted By IronChevy

Here is the picture, ...

Here is the picture,
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2766lrjav_daa9e3129df94dc28b937910b211dc8a027f34b3.jpg
Forum: RC Tanks
04-23-2020, 05:58 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,132
Posted By IronChevy

Thank you Jerry, looks like exactly the same as...

Thank you Jerry, looks like exactly the same as mine except for the transistors block. I have also found an image of another Panther Maier on Google with the same generator system but with a...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-23-2020, 05:42 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,132
Posted By IronChevy

I think the motors/generators are the same unit,...

I think the motors/generators are the same unit, i checked them but there is no indication about the voltage while the Servonaut controllers are labeled 6-24V. One interesting thing i found while...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-22-2020, 12:58 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,132
Posted By IronChevy

I wish i could fit an LS into it but 1:10 is too...

I wish i could fit an LS into it but 1:10 is too small :( jokes aside i 100% agree with you it should be restored to original. The thing is i never looked for a tank, i just got it! and even if i...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-22-2020, 12:40 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,132
Posted By IronChevy

Thank you very much Jerry for all the info and...

Thank you very much Jerry for all the info and history details, its really fascinating. 1970 its older than i tought and im glad to know it hasn't been hacked too much.

I took more pictures of the...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-22-2020, 07:19 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,132
Posted By IronChevy

Finally the expert is here, thank you Jerry! ...

Finally the expert is here, thank you Jerry!

So the serial number on the hull is: 174 190 270 and if it can be helpful i also have the engine serial number: 019777

I hope you can make it back...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-21-2020, 11:34 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,132
Posted By IronChevy

Well the exhaust gases are conveyed on the back...

Well the exhaust gases are conveyed on the back of the hull to the exhaust tips outside (see pictures) but yes all the oil vapors would probably not leave the hull too clean and surprisingly the...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-21-2020, 12:13 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,132
Posted By IronChevy

For sure is not an efficent propulsion system...

For sure is not an efficent propulsion system especially for a scale model and considering the engines/generators/DCmotors used back then, im not a tank expert so correct me if im wrong but i think...
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