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Forum: RC Tanks
04-16-2024, 03:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 730
Posted By heavyaslead

Just for reference, the Tamiya Leopard 2A6 uses...

Just for reference, the Tamiya Leopard 2A6 uses 540 motors and the ESC is rated 30 amps per channel (one for drive , one for steer)
Forum: RC Tanks
02-29-2024, 04:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 501
Posted By heavyaslead

From owning, running and kit-bashing several 2A6...

From owning, running and kit-bashing several 2A6 kits its my experience the electronics are superb and well worth the money, the full differential drive/steer gearbox is also quite elegant, sealed...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-12-2024, 01:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 756
Posted By heavyaslead

Be very sure the charger is specifically for...

Be very sure the charger is specifically for Lithium Ion otherwise it may explode the HL battery.

Made that mistake
Forum: RC Tanks
07-02-2023, 03:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,814
Posted By heavyaslead

The main site has the notice on side column FB...

The main site has the notice on side column FB feed and the video of first pieces to leave

https://www.aaftankmuseum.com/
Forum: RC Tanks
05-23-2023, 09:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,312
Posted By heavyaslead

50 made according to the interview. Note how...

50 made according to the interview.
Note how Armortek did get the correct non-mirrored left an right sponson
Forum: RC Tanks
05-20-2023, 08:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,312
Posted By heavyaslead

Another note about the tracks, they do not seat...

Another note about the tracks, they do not seat completely within the sprocket teeth valleys, so some slippage occurs, especially in reverse.

I am hopeful if a metal track is offered with slightly...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-14-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,868
Posted By heavyaslead

The Tiger is a solid performer OOTB Only...

The Tiger is a solid performer OOTB

Only thing for long term would be upgrading the turret rotation unit and gear ring and the gun elevation unit

The turret rotation can be finicky as is the...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-14-2023, 03:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,312
Posted By heavyaslead

Yes, the interior electronic and mechanical parts...

Yes, the interior electronic and mechanical parts are very difficult to get to should there be a problem.

I relocated the main electronics controller to the underside of the tank accessible via...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-13-2023, 05:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,312
Posted By heavyaslead

new video ...

new video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SU-jZckZWeM&t=69s
Forum: RC Tanks
05-08-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,312
Posted By heavyaslead

The FT-17 is a custom build before the Takom...

The FT-17 is a custom build before the Takom model came out, it is all metal construction
Forum: RC Tanks
05-07-2023, 06:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,312
Posted By heavyaslead

WWI model collection and comparison ...

WWI model collection and comparison

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x722/wwi_model_comparrison_37c5aa6ca01a97af2fca6deecdfa23a13489e4c6.jpg
Forum: RC Tanks
05-06-2023, 10:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,312
Posted By heavyaslead

By the way, the movement is full speed! So...

By the way, the movement is full speed!

So its close to scale speed.
Forum: RC Tanks
05-06-2023, 10:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,312
Posted By heavyaslead

first test video (next videos will be...

first test video

(next videos will be post-paint)

https://youtu.be/bZqj9v7T5bc
Forum: RC Tanks
05-05-2023, 05:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,312
Posted By heavyaslead

I have a healthy respect for Rosie the Riveter...

I have a healthy respect for Rosie the Riveter from this experience for sure!
Forum: RC Tanks
05-05-2023, 05:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,312
Posted By heavyaslead

Mark IV pics before paint

Last few pics before paint
The tank uses the TK-7.1 electronics and is set up for battle capable
Videos to come...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-25-2023, 05:04 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 22,612
Posted By heavyaslead

One technical item Hooben may have missed is the...

One technical item Hooben may have missed is the mark IV male did not have mirrored sponsons. The right and left are slightly different due to the loader and gunner positions at the cannons being the...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-25-2023, 04:20 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 22,612
Posted By heavyaslead

I was able to get one sprocket to align properly...

I was able to get one sprocket to align properly by messing with pieces combinations, but not the other as I noticed the machined steel gear actually had slight yaw in the tapped hole which...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-22-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 22,612
Posted By heavyaslead

I estimate 1/2 of building time is cosmetic...

I estimate 1/2 of building time is cosmetic rivets, bolts and nuts
Forum: RC Tanks
04-22-2023, 12:34 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 22,612
Posted By heavyaslead

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/main_gun_assembly_s_bb06b7938ff9bb966a7818f18429bf6ddc289492.jpg
main gun assembly
Forum: RC Tanks
04-22-2023, 12:30 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 22,612
Posted By heavyaslead

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/electronics_accessible_s_87cce35c5c9aac9c4ea047ee44b997f12de6af52.jpg
electronics relocation to access under battery door...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-22-2023, 12:19 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 22,612
Posted By heavyaslead

More update pics from my build There is a...

More update pics from my build

There is a statement in the instructions that is quite applicable and true to Hooben:

"I will not express it in detail..."

There could be some clarity in the...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-20-2023, 10:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 617
Posted By heavyaslead

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1546x619/2023_04_20_14_37_51king_tiger_tank_213_la_gleize_the_ardenne_belgium_01b91e5b13314dcd80c10311b4c6c8e67ca3eba1.jpg
Forum: RC Tanks
04-20-2023, 10:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 617
Posted By heavyaslead

Wish I could buy a King Tiger tank for a bottle of Cognac

From the Museum placard:
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/887x649/price_of_king_tiger_tank_213_la_gleize_the_ardenne_belgium_ade12fb505eda2a3e67d37ba1beedf5ec555e79c.jpg
Forum: RC Tanks
04-05-2023, 05:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,307
Posted By heavyaslead

The TK 7.1 unit has a connection at CN14 and...

The TK 7.1 unit has a connection at CN14 and calls it "Extension Function Unit"

Which I suppose is a plug-in for some hop-up item unidentified (was previously the barrel gyro stabilization for the...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-05-2023, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,307
Posted By heavyaslead

*tk-6.1s

*tk-6.1s
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