My first modern tank

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My first modern tank

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Hi All, recently bought this Heng Long Challenger 2, Its the 6.0s version, all plastic with metal track
adjuster
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Tank and parts courtesy of Andrew Haya and Dave & Julie @(forgebear tanks)
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Love a Chally, be great to see what you do with it Mr Wigbearer :thumbup:
Nothing like shiny goodies to get a body in the zone too ;)
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HERMAN BIX wrote:Love a Chally, be great to see what you do with it Mr Wigbearer :thumbup:
Nothing like shiny goodies to get a body in the zone too ;)
Thanks Herman, just need my next months spending money from the wife :/
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The challenger came directly from Haya @ £250 inc delivery, they seem very pricy on ebay, plans for it
include.
Fitting the metal upgrades in the photo
Beefing up the lower hull similar to the Tom Hugill method
Changing the MFU for a 7.1
Servo recoil/elevation mod :thumbup: :wave:
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I have a boxed Heng Long Challenger 2 so I shall watch with interest especially your conversion to Religion OOPS to the 7.01s board.
I think I am about to upset someone :haha:
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Made a start on the mods, alloy bracing and pot magnets
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Shaft support bearings 8mm
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Waiting for longer axle bolts
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used original screw fixing holes for magnets
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