Mato Metal Tiger

[doc watson]

Hull suspension, incorrect I believe as the swing arms need to face in different directions and of course torsion arms were used. I have a lower metal asitam with torsion suspension set into a plastic hull so I have the parts to mod this but will get the thing running and review the suspension at a later date.

[doc watson]

Lower hull/wheel cover plate detail....

[doc watson]

The hole for the drive shaft was to small for the brass sprocket connector... so I cant dry fit the motor

[doc watson]

So I used my trusty tapered reamer..... I lucked out, the reamer went through the hole and increased the hole size just enough. There is space for a bearing in the hull to provide additional support to the drive sprockets but at the moment I think the motor/gearbox combination will be strong enough.

[doc watson]

Here is a closeup of the reamed hole... the motor had the side L section aluminium mounting plates removed and was put into the hull and the brass bushes added.

[doc watson]

More shots of the dry fit

[Merlin707]

Where did you get the gearbox set up from and do you mind saying how much they cost?

[doc watson]

The gearbox was from Roland at the following web site.

http://www.modellspiegel.com

The price was about £170 I think with postage. Excellent quality.

Edit... I just read the forum rules and do not or am not affiliated with Roland, I hope im not breaking any forum rules.

[doc watson]

You said lots of pictures.... so.....

[doc watson]

I cant stop its Tiger Tank Night!!!!!!!

Turret...