Hi, everybody.
I’ve been eyeing the Hooben Mark IV. How hard a build is it, really? Would it require advanced wiring or programming? Looks like the wire connections are just snaps rather than soldering.
Hooben Mk IV
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Hooben Mk IV
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Re: Hooben MkIV
If you buy a set with factory electronics, installation should not cause any problems. But it's not the electronics that are the biggest challenge in this set, but the construction itself.
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If you don’t mind a potentially stupid question, Kaczor, what makes it difficult?
"I have seen the first of the new tanks today. They are beautiful."
- Annibale "Electric Beard" Bergonzoli, upon the first delivery of M11/39s to Libya, 1940.
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RivetsMithras wrote:If you don’t mind a potentially stupid question, Kaczor, what makes it difficult?
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Nah, rivets are fine. But photo etched parts are tricky to assembly and soldering is recommended. Some people only glue them but I would not do that on a RC model.
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A Tip for soldering PE use a butane torch and liquid solder, Much easier and neater than a soldering iron and soldering wire.Dremel sell a Butane torch.
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Much appreciated. I've used photo etch for projects, and I agree: It's a pain in the ass. I assume that the issue with soldering is that the glue wouldn't hold up well?
"I have seen the first of the new tanks today. They are beautiful."
- Annibale "Electric Beard" Bergonzoli, upon the first delivery of M11/39s to Libya, 1940.
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Well, this guy didn't solder anything and it seems it works ok:
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Re: Hooben Mk IV
Paste solder and liquid flux can be soldered with a heat gun as it melts with pretty low heat. I do it all the time for PE. Most people have tons of issues soldering PE or any other electronics because they don't use flux. Flux is key to a good solder joint. I bought a bottle of liquid flux like 5 years ago and still not even half gone. Just remember to use a brush and some IPA to clean up the flux after the soldering if it's corrosive flux.
Soldering will hold up much better in the long run. Knowing Hooben, I would try my best not to lose any parts as you may not be able to get replacements.
Soldering will hold up much better in the long run. Knowing Hooben, I would try my best not to lose any parts as you may not be able to get replacements.
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