1/8 M1A1 Abrams by Mark 1 Tanks

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1/8 M1A1 Abrams by Mark 1 Tanks

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Hi Guys !
a few pics of my new Tank ! Weighs 50KG so its a heavy brute and has new tracks fitted :D Gearboxes have been refurbished along with a total re spray !
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I'm still gazing at it and cant believe how big this thing is for 1/8 scale.........really pleased :D
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Looking great.

How many car batteries does it use?
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lol.... Tankbear it really is that heavy I just lost control using it and ran into the sofa.......pushing it back ! opps Parking it up for tonight lol
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Looks great! Lucky chap!
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O my 1/8 ! lucky you, its not easy to find one in my place.
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Wow, that is so cool! My wife would love one of those in our house... Lol
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MAAAaaaate that thing is big enough to need M.O.T. and insurance !!

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Thanks for the comments guys ! I'm just charging the battery so I thought I would post a pic of the motors and gearbox. The gearbox is enclosed and waterproof
Will be taking it for a spin on Saturday :D
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Hi jeman,
can you help me with this tank?

i need tracks - where you buy them?
also do you have info about esc for this tanks ? which model or vendor you use?

thanks Andrew.
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ny Abrams
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