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Forum: RC Tanks
07-01-2008, 02:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

RE: M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

Do I solder the wires to the power switch? Thanks
Forum: RC Tanks
06-30-2008, 09:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

RE: M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

Where could I get on of these external charge connectors as I will converting some 1/18 Panthers so to have the ability to charge my battery without having to take the top off the tank would be...
Forum: RC Tanks
06-30-2008, 09:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

RE: M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

I wish I did. It would make selling them so much easier. ( I am looking at getting a digital video) I'd love to show then shooting and picking off targets in the distance.
Forum: RC Tanks
06-28-2008, 01:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

RE: M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

OK, its all done. I am now going to list it on ebay (it was more the challenge of doing it then the fun to play with it)
Forum: RC Tanks
06-26-2008, 11:56 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

RE: M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

The barrel is actually a lathed aluminium madbull barrel. It had to be tappered to fit into the muzlze brake which I had cut off and bored out. It's hard to tell it from the stock plastic one.
Forum: RC Tanks
06-26-2008, 04:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

RE: M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

I'm using the stock rubber tracks. So far I have yet to throw a track, even doing super-spins. Because of the small sprocket this tank is powerful. I'm quite happy with it. And you're right about the...
Forum: RC Tanks
06-25-2008, 10:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

RE: M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

Some final pics for now. I was able to figure out a turret traverse system ( had to use a turret ring from a VS tank (somewhat smaller/thicker than one from a HL tank) I'll give a full report once I...
Forum: RC Tanks
06-25-2008, 10:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

RE: M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

Some more pics. As you can see I've installed an airsoft unit. I was able to figure out a system to feed bb's to the gun. The gun elevation unit just fitted into the turret (notice its a smaller one...
Forum: RC Tanks
06-25-2008, 10:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

RE: M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

forgot my pics
Forum: RC Tanks
06-25-2008, 10:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

RE: M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

Back to my conversion. I've pretty much have this thing done. Just need to put the turret on to the chassis and the chassis onto the hull. Everything seems to fit well. Unfortunately I do have to...
Forum: RC Tanks
06-11-2008, 09:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

RE: M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

OK, I have the sprockets attached to the gear box. I hooked it up to a battery and it seemed to have run fine. The true test will be when I get the RC in and run it with turns. I'm optimistic but if...
Forum: RC Tanks
06-11-2008, 09:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

RE: M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

here are the pics
Forum: RC Tanks
06-11-2008, 09:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

RE: M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

more pics
Forum: RC Tanks
06-11-2008, 09:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

RE: M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

I removed the rear drive sprockets by inserting a knife between the transmission casing and the tank's body. I removed the transmission casing from the drive sprocket by prying it off. I then cut...
Forum: RC Tanks
06-11-2008, 11:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

RE: M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

I can see that. Just that the armor has a rounded slop and not an angled slope like you would see in later WWII tanks
Forum: RC Tanks
06-11-2008, 10:01 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

RE: M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

Lol, yes it definitely had a strange look. So tell me, were they designed to run in the water (given their lower hill design. I was thinking about how I could waterproof it and see how it would run...
Forum: RC Tanks
06-10-2008, 07:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

RE: M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

Sounds like someone knows alot about these tanks :) Thanks for the info.
Forum: RC Tanks
06-10-2008, 02:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

RE: M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

I know virtually nothing about the Patton other than I wanted to RC this model. It looks like the tak was designed to travel over water or at least through swamps give the shape of the lower chasis
Forum: RC Tanks
06-10-2008, 04:26 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

RE: M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

Yes, I will try to see how the stock sprockets and tracks work by using my Matorro gear box. I still have to order my Pershing sprockets and tracks.
Forum: RC Tanks
06-09-2008, 10:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

RE: M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

This is actually an Ultimate Soldier not a 21st Century tank. I hear they are pretty much the same company.
Forum: RC Tanks
06-09-2008, 10:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

RE: M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

a good start for an hours work
Forum: RC Tanks
06-09-2008, 10:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

RE: M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

after some internal cutting I was able to fit (quite nicely the matorro gear box. Now I will have to figure out how to attach the drive sprockets to the drive axel
Forum: RC Tanks
06-09-2008, 09:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

RE: M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

opps here are the pics I wanted to add
Forum: RC Tanks
06-09-2008, 09:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

RE: M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

I removed the transmission casings using a knife (there are three plastic connections holding it on) I am planning on cutting down the hull so the drive shaft can slide in place. My first observation...
Forum: RC Tanks
06-09-2008, 09:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,834
Posted By thomasjohnmurphy

M48 Patton - 1/18 RC Conversion

I just started on my conversion of a 1/18th scale 21st Century M48 Patton tank. As requested I will try to show the steps I've taken to upgrade this to full RC. This is a big tank and should have no...
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