Early Tiger 1 my first build

[Markocaster]

Took it out for a test drive this afternoon. Hmmmm,
One side of the tank just fell to bits ,
As u can see in the photo. I am not sure I am a huge fan of the mato
Metal hull and road wheels. taigen seems much smoother?
The mato wheels and suspension bind and stick , and wheels popped off
Good times , I am learning so much w this build
Used a little lock tite and put it back together, better, but I am still not convinced on the mato road wheels.
Mark

[ALPHA]

MARK!!!! Brass sleeve or roller bearing those wheels

Hate to be the one to laugh at what looks like a disaster...but man...it must have been cool when the wheels started to fall off ...


ALPHA

[Markocaster]

MARK!!!! Brass sleeve or roller bearing those wheels

Hate to be the one to laugh at what looks like a disaster...but man...it must have been cool when the wheels started to fall off ...


ALPHA

It wasn't very exciting it just made a noise and ground to a halt !
Any links photos or tips on brass sleeve or roller bearing installing?
It's finally coming together and has potential!! Just doesn't roll very well.
Cheers

[ALPHA]

It wasn't very exciting it just made a noise and ground to a halt !

It has never happened to me yet...but I have had tracks come off because of loose pins...I have to say...it was pretty cool...just because it is probably how things went in real time A whole bank of wheels falling off would have had a dual effect..first a little shock...then a smile as the thought of the Law of Murphy popped into mind

Any links photos or tips on brass sleeve or roller bearing installing?
Cheers

Drop a line to Sass via PM for the bearing installation...that guy is a Wizard with those...Brass Sleeves are easy...just caliper a measurement off the arm get some brass tube stock that will slide over it ...then ream the wheel hole to fit ...allow a little bit of "length" to it so the washer doesn't contact the wheel...but not so much that there is a lot of play in it...some careful filing would be the rule of the day...lube and reassemble...they should run smooth after that

All the best Mark

ALPHA

[Markocaster]

No real progress to report, still working on the paint.
I am going to try servo elevation and recoil. Started researching as I have never worked w servos before. I want to try and do it myself first before spending the money on the Clark printed parts.
Any advice greatly appreciated, pics, links etc... I saw the Lego idea and it intrigued me.
Cheers
Mark

[ALPHA]

No real progress to report, still working on the paint.
I am going to try servo elevation and recoil. Started researching as I have never worked w servos before. I want to try and do it myself first before spending the money on the Clark printed parts.
Any advice greatly appreciated, pics, links etc... I saw the Lego idea and it intrigued me.
Cheers
Mark

OOOOOOOOO...Changing to servo is a relatively big deal...you may have to upgrade all the electronics


ALPHA

[Markocaster]

No real progress to report, still working on the paint.
I am going to try servo elevation and recoil. Started researching as I have never worked w servos before. I want to try and do it myself first before spending the money on the Clark printed parts.
Any advice greatly appreciated, pics, links etc... I saw the Lego idea and it intrigued me.
Cheers
Mark

OOOOOOOOO...Changing to servo is a relatively big deal...you may have to upgrade all the electronics


ALPHA

I have the Clark board in it now Alpha
Will just have to figure out the programming for the elevation. Recoil is good to go

[ALPHA]

No real progress to report, still working on the paint.
I am going to try servo elevation and recoil. Started researching as I have never worked w servos before. I want to try and do it myself first before spending the money on the Clark printed parts.
Any advice greatly appreciated, pics, links etc... I saw the Lego idea and it intrigued me.
Cheers
Mark

OOOOOOOOO...Changing to servo is a relatively big deal...you may have to upgrade all the electronics


ALPHA

I have the Clark board in it now Alpha

OH ...No problemo then ............

ALPHA

[Markocaster]

Slowly getting the hang of the paint and airbrush ! First timer here
Amazed at the control the airbrush has, WHEN I can actually get it going properly
It's like holding a pencil I guess and takes a bit to get the hang of.

[Markocaster]

Where does the time go
Almost 2 yrs I have been at it and still not done
I have learned so much with this tank and have 2 others I am working on also.
Today my barel recoil / elevation unit arrived from DKLM
Easy fit and works great( I only have recoil so far need to buy a servo for elevation
Recoil servo was included. I almost got the Clark one but this was a little less expensive and already assembled for the most part