heng long panzer III battery fitment

[hoffo]

Hello everyone I'm new to the forum and searched but couldn't find an answer to my specific question. I just got a HL panzer III and was wondering if a larger nimh battery like this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1x-7-2V-5000mAh ... 1438.l2649 will fit in the stock battery tray? The stock battery I have is a 2 cell lion that is short and 1800mah and it fits in the deeper part of the tray. The concern I have is that the other end of the tray where it is shallow doesn't seem like it would be deep enough to fit (looks to be only about 1/2 inch deep). Will this battery fit and the battery cover still go on or is there some modification of the battery box needed?

[Blackadder123]

Hi,

No. It definitely doesn't fit, lol. That's why I plan to just cut out the battery box as it severely limits the type of battery you can use (Probably only Li-ion and Li-poly)

[hoffo]

Good to know. Thank you for the quick response.

[capt midnight]

Here's a thread that might have a few good tips on removing the battery box.

viewtopic.php?f=195&t=23631

Bill