Leopard 2a6, right tracks, slip ring and new headlights

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Re: Leopard 2a6, right tracks, slip ring and maybe magnets

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Nope. The plastic tabs are really small compared to the thicker ones found on the M1A2. Roughly handling, repeated screwing of the arms did the cracks. If the track is tensioned properly, if the tank is not run hard, and if the screws holding the suspension arms aren't always removed and installed, would reduce the chances of cracks developing. Still, I think it's best to reinforce these tabs as a preventive measure.
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Wot I did to solve the cracking issue:

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PainlessWolf wrote:Darkas,
Your big Cat just gets better and better! Now, order the Tamiya clear parts sprue for this tank for a couple of bucks and get some proper lenses for your headlights on the cheap!
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Re: Leopard 2a6, right tracks, slip ring and new headlights

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:clap: :clap: :clap: ...Nice headlights.............. :{
Did the wife notice the water comes out of the tap differently ;) .......... :haha:


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Re: Leopard 2a6, right tracks, slip ring and new headlights

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Darkas,
Top Drawer, those headlights! ;o)
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Re: Leopard 2a6, right tracks, slip ring and new headlights

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Mr Darkas if you go to

www.first4magnets.com

they sell a very wide range of magnets, including magnets with holes in them. I use the magnets with holes in to mount them on the posts in my Panzer 4 to keep the body and hull together.
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Re: Leopard 2a6, right tracks, slip ring and new headlights

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ALPHA wrote::clap: :clap: :clap: ...Nice headlights.............. :{
Did the wife notice the water comes out of the tap differently ;) .......... :haha:

ALPHA
No no, it was an old one.

Cool thing was, in there were 4 of that nice stainless steel 20mm wide wire meshes.

Never throw away something you think it's worthless.
For our hobby all that things can be very handy.

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Re: Leopard 2a6, right tracks, slip ring and new headlights

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jarndice wrote:Mr Darkas if you go to

http://www.first4magnets.com

they sell a very wide range of magnets, including magnets with holes in them. I use the magnets with holes in to mount them on the posts in my Panzer 4 to keep the body and hull together.
shaun
Thanks for the link :)

I bought all my magnets here:

https://www.fasttech.com/search?magnets

Dozen different magnets and very very cheap.

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? Metal Tracks, Sprocket-, Idler- and Road wheels
? KOMODO+
? Slip ring for 360º turret rotation
? Selfmade Darkas unit
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Re: Leopard 2a6, right tracks, slip ring and new headlights

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A bit late , but for lenses - have a look here :D - http://www.modellingtools.co.uk/little-lenses-26-c.asp
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Re: Leopard 2a6, right tracks, slip ring and new headlights

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Thank you too.
I like that sort of sites with a lot this and thats.

But I like to do it the "ALPHA way" too...

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? HL 3rd gen 2.4 Ghz RX and TX
? 4.1 PRO steel gearboxes, 380 motors/18.000t
? Metal Tracks, Sprocket-, Idler- and Road wheels
? KOMODO+
? Slip ring for 360º turret rotation
? Selfmade Darkas unit
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