Heng Long KV-1 Questions

[wyvern]

Hi,

I am looking at buying a heng long KV-1 and have a few questions -

1) I can't find an IR version for sale in the UK - could you recommend a vendor that sells them.

2) I was going to install the taigen 4:1 steel gears - are these the best option? With the standard plastic hull do the long shafts work with both the metal and plastic sprockets?

3)metal / plastic tracks - can you run the plastic ones with slack to get the track droop (like the characteristic KV look) and will they be ok out in the backyard or would I need to look at the more weighty metal tracks.

I thought about the "full metal option" but as I like tinkering I thought I would work on improving the plastic chassis instead - plus its cheaper

Cheers

Guy

[Jake79]

Hey Wyvern

Been down that road, couldn't find one in UK, best bet .rctank.de....129 Euros about £95....That's IR with plastic tracks though..

Jake....

[ALPHA]

Not sure your budget allows for it...but perhaps you might want to consider the Taigen... it's a little more expensive ...but it is IR and is chocked full of metal upgrades that you might put on the Heng Long... I would recommend Mato Mart if you must have HL ...they do deal with the UK...but I've read that some have had problems with shipping the batteries there...and I think now they ship without it ...you could inquire ...I think they are the only ones that I've seen that carry the IR KV1
http://www.matomart.com/prodview.php?p=1262

http://www.matomart.com/prodview.php?p=505

they are also listed on EBAY as RC Dynasty

The Taigen seems to be available from most vendors there in the UK

ALPHA

[tanker 242]

hi wyvern, I try`d to get ir version as well ,but had to settle on the smoke & sound version then upgrade parts , I think welsh dragon can assist you with gearbox & shaft choice,[ metal sprockets go better with metal tracks ] & you can buy the ir system separately, I am sure someone on the site can tell you where to buy the ir system , ps metal tracks give the better droop,than the plastic ones, & I am not sure, but welsh dragon might even sell the kv1 with ir fitted, but you`d have to check it for your self, tanker 242

[ALPHA]

hi wyvern, I try`d to get ir version as well ,but had to settle on the smoke & sound version then upgrade parts , I think welsh dragon can assist you with gearbox & shaft choice,[ metal sprockets go better with metal tracks ] & you can buy the ir system separately, I am sure someone on the site can tell you where to buy the ir system , ps metal tracks give the better droop,than the plastic ones, & I am not sure, but welsh dragon might even sell the kv1 with ir fitted, but you`d have to check it for your self, tanker 242

Yup I think Welsh does carry the Taigen IR.. also the Matorro KV 2 turret for conversion..if that is your wish lol
The HL.. I don't think so...but I haven't visited their site since last year

ALPHA

[PainlessWolf]

Good Afternoon,
I have a brand new Taigen KV-1 IR turret left over from my recent Torro/Taigen KV-2 build. Every thing works and was fired to test. There are photos in the build thread for the KV-2. If interested, let me know. You will have tons of fun with whatever type of KV that you get. Huge tanks and bullet proof!
Regards,
Painless

P.S. almost forgot the thread link: viewtopic.php?f=23&t=12930&start=20 ( on pg 2 )

[SovereignZuul]

My girlfriend has an older KV-1, all plastic, and pre RX-18 board. So it's about the lowest end model Heng Long ever and it's still great. The thing goes anywhere with those wide tracks. As far as drivability any KV-1 is suitable.

That said, you can't beat low ratio metal gears and tracks. They will take a tank through really tough terrain.

[brizo58]

Hi All,
I started with the standered KV1 and upgraded it as I wanted now all metal it's bomb proof now goes anywhere . So I'd say start with the standered one. Brian...

[dane61]

This is my KV1. From new it sits a little high i the front. I added 200 gr. Of led in the front to lover it a bit. This had the sideeffect of slagging the plastictracks a bit (foto)
BTW i also installed a 3:1 gearbox and taigen 2,4 ghz.

[wyvern]

Thanks guys for you responses. I am erring towards the plastic model and then adding the 4:1 boxes and then later a clark board. Of the heng long plastic tracks I think the KV-1s are probably some of the stronger so I will see how they go. The taigen option looks good - but I could still see me wanting the el mod suspension at which point we are into serious money and I would still like a 4:1 transmission and a clark board!

The aim is to build a long barreled 76 mm prototype (should be pretty straightforward)

http://tankarchives.blogspot.co.uk/2014 ... 5-3-k.html



PS - Dane - your KV-1 looks great