1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion from static kit

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lmcq11
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1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion from static kit

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For the benefits of the guys checking out the Show off and Gallery section, here is an RC conversion of the 1/16 static Classy Hobby M5A1 Stuart kit. The model has the following features;
- Clark TK60 control board
- Mato Panzer III gearbox
- Turret rotation with Heng Long rotation unit
- Custom made gun elevation, recoil, flash, with sound
- Coax machine gun flash and sound
- Bow machine gun flash, sound and servo movement
- Mato working headlights and tail lights.
- functional suspension

The complete build can be viewed at viewtopic.php?f=23&t=30499 in the Other Build section.
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion
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Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion from static kit

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From start to finish, superbly executed. Looks great!
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Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion from static kit

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What a fantastic model. I m jealous.

Perfect work on this model... :clap: :clap:

Too late for this totm, but perfect for next month... ;)
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Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion from static kit

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Excellent! :thumbup:
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Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion from static kit

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If this is how it would come RTR I'm sure that classy hobby would be very proud of it, you've achieved a fantastic finish to this project Louis :clap: :thumbup:

Cheers, Lee.
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Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion from static kit

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Out of this World Louis :clap: :thumbup:
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion from static kit

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Great work Louis. :thumbup:
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Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion from static kit

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Great photos of a great tank! I like the photo showing the wiring. Very nice.
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Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion from static kit

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Amazing quality and speed of build!
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Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion from static kit

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Like a piece of fine jewelry. Remarkable work.
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