1st generation rc king tiger

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HERMAN BIX
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Re: 1st generation rc king tiger

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ronnie42 wrote:Thanks all One question is it worthwhile doing a number on the rear of the turret ?
Panther and tiger1 yes but not found a king tiger rear no photo.
Forgot to post these.
Not the best images but you can indeed confirm they existed.
S.Pz.Abt.503 both machines
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Steelhammer
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Re: 1st generation rc king tiger

Post by Steelhammer »

Love the stencilled numbers. That really looks the part :clap:
Tamiya King Tiger (no options)
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ronnie42
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Re: 1st generation rc king tiger

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Time for an upgrade , the turret rotation servo has died . The little micro one with plastic gears stripped, metal gears from now on. Never liked the servo elevation with lever changed to a gear servo , fitted a spare to check while waiting for ones with more torque.
Plastic gears fail
Plastic gears fail
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Elevation with the lever arm had too much play
Elevation with the lever arm had too much play
New elevation setup with temp servo to test
New elevation setup with temp servo to test
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Re: 1st generation rc king tiger

Post by c.rainford73 »

Very nice work Ronnie :clap: I've long abandoned the plastic geared servos. I know that alignment and binding can kill even a metal servo. Your lighting is realistic and a really great touch!
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Re: 1st generation rc king tiger

Post by ronnie42 »

Thanks mr rainford Servos with metal gears have arrived made brackets for the turret servo. Looked at the proper turret rotation unit for the leopard turret ring but it was 50 +euros with postage for the parts to make it up. Found a larger plastic cog , drilled out for a tight press fit in servo . Will fix the pot in the neutral position or use a couple of resistors.
Up and running again.
Up and running again.
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