TAMIYA M1A2 Displaymodel
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2019 11:01 am
Hello everyone.
I tried assembling a lower hull (road wheel) at the beginning of remodeling the Tamiya M1A2 Abram display model to a radio control. First I sprayed a metal primer and a lacquer paint (Tamiya's light sand) to the metal lower hull. Tamiya has recently released lacquer paint, and its coating seems quite strong.
Because it is made by Tamiya, it was able to build a tightly combined structure with enough strength as RC tank without any stress. In the article of Armor modeling magazine, the black cap screw which fixes the suspension mount of the road wheel was reworked since its shape and position are completely different from the real tank, but I will not stick to that considering the strength. Although it is a part that can be seen from the outside, I will keep that part inconspicuous by painting. (It is true that I have no guts to remodel to that extent.)
In rebuilding to RC next time, I am thinking about whether to go Tamiya's full operation type or TORRO, HengLong type.
The characteristics of each will be summarized as follows.
? Tamiya full operation type
• It is possible to assemble the whole with certainty. Because it is the newest RC model, strength is sufficient.
• It has the latest gun barrel stabilizer function.
• Drive gear box is Tamiya's unique differential gear
• It is difficult to change or expand the function of my choice.
• Complete turret 360 ° turning function (slip ring), smoker function is not equipped.
• Because it is necessary to purchase Tamiya's after parts in order to make it full operation, it costs as much as it costs.
?TORRO, HengLong type
• If you are seeking reasonable sound, you need a third party sound board.
Especially since M1A2 is a turbine engine, TORRO, HengLong unit sound is completely different sound.
• Modification is necessary to fix the drive gear to the lower hull. It is necessary to prepare sprockets that match the gear box for TORRO, Heng Long, and it is necessary to check whether it matches Tamiya track.
• Easy to change, add and extend my own functions.
• It can be selected widely from the viewpoint of cost. (Commercially available general parts can be used.)
In the case of Tamiya full operation, the battery or turret control unit is designed in the turret, so it would have been impossible to use slip rings that can withstand the driving motor power.
I tried to see if the spare HengLong plastic gear fits into this lower hull.
This is a state in which the gearbox is raised with aluminum color and temporarily placed (unfixed). Centering of the drive shaft seems to be no problem. If 360 ° turret turning (slip ring) is adopted, batteries and controllers must be placed in the lower hull.
Somehow it is likely that all parts will fit within the lower hull. If you use the speaker box of the full operation kit, you only have to put the battery and the controller inside the turret.
I am worrying about which to proceed with Tamiya full operation type, TORRO, HengLong type.
I tried assembling a lower hull (road wheel) at the beginning of remodeling the Tamiya M1A2 Abram display model to a radio control. First I sprayed a metal primer and a lacquer paint (Tamiya's light sand) to the metal lower hull. Tamiya has recently released lacquer paint, and its coating seems quite strong.
Because it is made by Tamiya, it was able to build a tightly combined structure with enough strength as RC tank without any stress. In the article of Armor modeling magazine, the black cap screw which fixes the suspension mount of the road wheel was reworked since its shape and position are completely different from the real tank, but I will not stick to that considering the strength. Although it is a part that can be seen from the outside, I will keep that part inconspicuous by painting. (It is true that I have no guts to remodel to that extent.)
In rebuilding to RC next time, I am thinking about whether to go Tamiya's full operation type or TORRO, HengLong type.
The characteristics of each will be summarized as follows.
? Tamiya full operation type
• It is possible to assemble the whole with certainty. Because it is the newest RC model, strength is sufficient.
• It has the latest gun barrel stabilizer function.
• Drive gear box is Tamiya's unique differential gear
• It is difficult to change or expand the function of my choice.
• Complete turret 360 ° turning function (slip ring), smoker function is not equipped.
• Because it is necessary to purchase Tamiya's after parts in order to make it full operation, it costs as much as it costs.
?TORRO, HengLong type
• If you are seeking reasonable sound, you need a third party sound board.
Especially since M1A2 is a turbine engine, TORRO, HengLong unit sound is completely different sound.
• Modification is necessary to fix the drive gear to the lower hull. It is necessary to prepare sprockets that match the gear box for TORRO, Heng Long, and it is necessary to check whether it matches Tamiya track.
• Easy to change, add and extend my own functions.
• It can be selected widely from the viewpoint of cost. (Commercially available general parts can be used.)
In the case of Tamiya full operation, the battery or turret control unit is designed in the turret, so it would have been impossible to use slip rings that can withstand the driving motor power.
I tried to see if the spare HengLong plastic gear fits into this lower hull.
This is a state in which the gearbox is raised with aluminum color and temporarily placed (unfixed). Centering of the drive shaft seems to be no problem. If 360 ° turret turning (slip ring) is adopted, batteries and controllers must be placed in the lower hull.
Somehow it is likely that all parts will fit within the lower hull. If you use the speaker box of the full operation kit, you only have to put the battery and the controller inside the turret.
I am worrying about which to proceed with Tamiya full operation type, TORRO, HengLong type.