I built this model in 1986 as a scale static model because I did not possess the skill to motorize it at that time. Recently I bought a Tamiya plastic dual motor gearbox off ebay and realized it may fit this tank. This is one of the few 1/35 tank models that this particular Tamiya gearbox will fit in.
This model features a custom electronic engine governor which ramps down the throttle when coming to a stop. This gives a scale like speed and control to the Tank as opposed to the twin stick toy like control of some remote control systems.
Most of my models use electronic enhancements in the throttle and steering and are very scale like in their operation. No Bang Bang type of control here, that is for newbies lol
If any interest will add more pictures and information on this Rare Tank upgrade. I really don't think anyone has bothered to make this kit full RRC so this may be the only one around. The lower hull has a hole that is for mounting a gearbox so this kit may have had an option for a gearbox. I have never seen a Lindberg Tank gearbox but maybe they built them at some time as this tank was set up for a gearbox it seems.
At one time about 20 years ago this Tank was fitted with a Tamiya Sherman 1/35 all metal gearbox and that worked pretty good but then about 15 years ago that gearbox was removed and used in a 1/25 Tamiya Tiger Tank where it still remains today. This Tamiya gearbox from a Tamiya Bulldozer kit was fitted a few weeks ago and works like a charm. These gearboxes are still available and can be bought separately. They are a bit large for a 1/35 scale model but work in this M60 because it is a large Tank.
Rare Lindberg 1/35 M60, Tamiya plastic twin motor gearbox
Rare Lindberg 1/35 M60, Tamiya plastic twin motor gearbox
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Re: Rare Lindberg 1/35 M60 with Tamiya twin motor gearbox
Must take a lot of patience working in the smaller spaces available. I don’t think I could ever manage it. I have a hard enough time with 1/16 scale.
Re: Rare Lindberg 1/35 M60 with Tamiya twin motor gearbox
Hey Jimster, Yeah, it can be challenging at this scale and believe me, I have had enough failures at this over the years but like anything, if you keep trying you start to get results. I am not young and have been at this a long time (decades) lol. I feel fortunate to be able to share my efforts here. This hobby keeps me sane and focused on what I like, building and creating mechanical devises big and small. I also restore antique muscle cars and am just about to retire from that venture so this hobby keeps me busy and thinking about how the hell is that going to fit in there lol
Getting this large gearbox to fit is the same to me as stuffing a Max Wedge 413 RB motor in the 69 Charger. The Tank retrofit took longer lol.
As soon as I can I will post a video of this M60 in operation. The gearbox is very smooth and works very good even though it was used.
The Dozer kit did not work (ebay) as the switch box was worn out from use. The motors still work like new as does the gearbox. I will put the Dozer back in operation as these gearboxes are readily available on ebay.
Getting this large gearbox to fit is the same to me as stuffing a Max Wedge 413 RB motor in the 69 Charger. The Tank retrofit took longer lol.
As soon as I can I will post a video of this M60 in operation. The gearbox is very smooth and works very good even though it was used.
The Dozer kit did not work (ebay) as the switch box was worn out from use. The motors still work like new as does the gearbox. I will put the Dozer back in operation as these gearboxes are readily available on ebay.
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- This is a 68 Charger from my car collection that may will be my last automotive restoration project.
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- Here is a vintage 69 Charger from my car collection
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Re: Rare Lindberg 1/35 M60 with Tamiya twin motor gearbox
For the longest time I thought this Lindberg M60 was 1/32 scale or something because it seemed to big to be a 1/35 and I do not have the box anymore so can not look on the box to see what scale it is and so, recently, on ebay, I bid on a NOS 1/35 Tamiya motorized remote control M60 A2 model tank (it was not cheap) and after receiving it in the mail, opened the kit and marveled at this beautiful thing (not cute) I realised that my Lindberg model was the same scale! Nice
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- These twin motor Tamiya kits are getting a little expensive but worth every penny IMO.
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- Ah, there it is, the prized piece of model tank hardware, all metal twin motor gearbox, the holy grail of 1/35 scale Tamiya Tanks!
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- Lindberg on the left, Tamiya on the right. Same scale 1/35
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Re: Rare Lindberg 1/35 M60, Tamiya plastic twin motor gearbo
FYI, the Lindberg kit is actually an M46 in 1/32 scale
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wow! a motorized version. Mine did not come with a gearbox but I can see where one could be installed.lmcq11 wrote:FYI, the Lindberg kit is actually an M46 in 1/32 scale
Do you actually have this kit? I would love to see what the gearbox looks like
Yes I thought for years that this model was 1/32 scale but it looks the same size as the 1/35 Tamiya kit that I just got off ebay
Maybe Lindberg got the scale wrong on the box? I will investigate further but they look the same scale to me.
edit. Ok after doing a search, The Lindberg M-46 "Patton" Tank came in at least 3 scales, 1/35, 1/32, 1/64
Ok I just noticed that my M46 has 5 road wheels, not 6
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- The turret from the Lindberg M46 fits the 1/35 Tamiya M60 hull so I would say that the Lindbergh Tank is 1/35. Very weird.
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