March TOTM submission, now voting thread.

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March TOTM Poll.

Poll ended at Thu Mar 17, 2022 12:41 pm

1. Challenger 2
12
33%
2. Case VAI Tractor
5
14%
3. JS2
8
22%
4. Male Mk 4
11
31%
 
Total votes: 36

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Son of a gun-ner
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March TOTM submission, now voting thread.

Post by Son of a gun-ner »

Hello TOTM fans.

It's time for the RCTW version of a Milan catwalk, with our very own tankwalk, but unlike Milan, we accept models of all shapes and sizes.
That's military models, from tanks to trucks of any scale, just so long as they're powered via RC.

It's free to enter for any forum member of any skill level, think of it as a way to showcase your pride and joy for all to see and enjoy along with you.

You can find this month's dedicated chat thread here.
March TOTM chat thread. - RC Tank Warfare
viewtopic.php?f=203&t=32993
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And always happy to spare the bytes

TOTM needs YOU :thumbup: support YOUR TOTM competition, I'm doing my part, are YOU?
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tomhugill
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Re: March TOTM submission thread.

Post by tomhugill »

NUMBER 1

I guess I’ll go first;

A challenger 2 in OP Telic trim. Heavily upgraded mechanically and electrically with 2 axis stabilisation, upgraded metal running gear, reinforced chassis, tk60spg2 and PDSGB. Chobham kit, recoil/elevation and crew from armoured models and speaker box from Wcp models.

Painted by Gary farrow and me. Electrical, mechanical upgrades and photos by me.

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Will01Capri
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Re: March TOTM submission thread.

Post by Will01Capri »

NUMBER 2

I'll go 2nd then, well actually my son Oscar is

1/16 Case VAI Tractor done in military colours as would be used on an airfield to move stuff around

Yes it is fully RC, watch video to show being driven by the kids
Has full metal drivetrain using small geared motor, runs 2.4ghz radio gear and small 6g servo for steering. The steering servo was placed in same position that steering box would be on the real thing so it works similar to full size equipment.
The front has a swing axle which does allow good articulation when driving off road.
All wheels and axles are running on metal axles and metal ball races for a good smooth drive.

The tyres were designed for FDM printing using TPU material by Mr Wayne on here :thumbup:

Obviously being driven by a British soldier :)



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Was used in WW2 between 1941 & 1945, although many were used much later after the war.
The tractors were originally designed in the late 1930s

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(yes my son likes to turn up the speed to MAX haha)
Since the video it has a much higher torque lower speed motor fitted

I designed this specially for the kids and they both have their own.
Just something a wee bit different
HL camo E' Tiger
HL L' Tiger
M26 Pershing WW2 project
Tam K'Tiger project
HL Walker Bulldog project?
HL Panzer IV Munitionsschlepper für Karl-Gerät
HL Sherman project?

1/24 Leopard 2 Custom mod

2 many trucks to list!
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Re: March TOTM submission thread.

Post by maxmekker »

NUMBER 3

My JS2 'rebuild.
Added some battle damage ( it had shipping damage )
Added PDSGB gearbox and TK80 with my own made soundset
( Yes top hull is not secured in video, needs magnets, and yes tracks are not painted , ran out of 'track' color :crazy: )

Build tread here :
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The Great War

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NUMBER 4

This is a 1:35 scale Tamiya model of the British Mk 4 tank. The original radio control was absolutely unusable, so I substituted electronics from a Heng Long 1:30 scale Pershing tank. This gave me sound, which the Tamiya equipment did not have; engine, cannon and machine gun noises. Of course, the sounds are "probably" not authentic, but who can remember that long ago! At least the Tamiya gearing allows slow movement.
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Renault FT, British WW1 Mk. 4), Pz 1A DAK, 1B, II L, III, StuG III, PzKpfw IV, StuG IV, King Tiger, T-34/76, KV-1E, T-35A 3DP, Zik-2, T-90, M3 Lee, M4 Sherman, M26 Pershing, M41 Bulldog, M1 Abrams. In the works: Ram II, Pz 1 Breda. :crazy:
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