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Re: T55 new build

Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 6:41 pm
by c.rainford73
I think it looks great coming out excellent

Re: T55 new build

Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 6:43 pm
by Ad Lav
You need patience with one of these!! A Tamiya probably would be mostly built by now... :D

Re: T55 new build

Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:31 pm
by Jake79
Looking good mate, glad you those gearboxes sorted.

Re: T55 new build

Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 6:26 pm
by Ad Lav
Some updates!

Been waiting for some parts from Stian (maxmekker) as he gets some nice stuff from dklm and 3d printed parts.

Gearbox mount in - they now sit level and strong.

Hull plate in place, no twisting or flexing from the lower hull now. Quite light too.

Henntec stiffen the front, no twisting here either.

Very worthwhile upgrades as it has nothing to stop flex otherwise.

3d printed speaker box custom fits the hull shape and will take a visaton fr7s for my elmod fusion pro.

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Re: T55 new build

Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 6:32 pm
by c.rainford73
Very nice quality upgrades looks like a professional fit

Re: T55 new build

Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 6:37 pm
by Ad Lav
Yes, very good fit of parts!

Highly recommend Stian and installing these parts for a reliable T55.

Re: T55 new build

Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 5:08 pm
by Ad Lav
Progress!

Turret gubbins next. Servo recoil and elevation.

Not fond of the recoil system, but sloppy. May upgrade later.

Detail parts next.

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Re: T55 new build

Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 11:58 am
by B_Man
The new recoil and elevation design looks like a good improvement. The original was a knock off of the Tamiya Pershing recoil that had a bad habit of sticking and a bulky motor driven elevation system that wasn't much better. I ended up replacing my recoil with a servo and the elevation unit will get the same treatment when I get around to it.

Re: T55 new build

Posted: Sun May 14, 2017 7:32 am
by Ad Lav
Update, almost finished.

Elmod to wire up, might need some assistance here lol

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Re: T55 new build

Posted: Sun May 14, 2017 8:41 am
by Jake79
Top stuff Adam, looking forward to seeing it painted :thumbup: