2 months XX pounds later i have a running Bulldog but its still an on going project
This is where it started
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At this stage it was a case of strip it and find what was wrong.
First thing found was a loose wire on the smoke unit which when connected meant i could test the rest of the tank.
Issues found.
BB unit non function
Lots of cosmetic damage.
Both hatches damage
Secondary issue was i only had one controller and i wanted to change this. so i decided to upgrade the internals from its 2.7 board to a new 6.0
whilst waiting on the board i fixed a few of the cosmetic issues. Reshaped driver periscopes, Fixed both hatches, replaces flimsy plastic turret bits with wire ones. Repaired and replaced most plastic accessories. Once this was done i gave it a few coats of primer then a coat of paint to see how she looked.
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Finally the upgrade for the Electronics arrived and i got to work rewiring and replacing what needed it to finally have a running and gunning tank
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This is not it finished but just the end of the first phase.
To do list included Camo scheme, accessorising, replacing road wheels, tidying the internal wiring.
I love this forum and the knowledge held here, i know my skills are that of a beginner compared to the masters ( lmcq11Bulldog is amazing) but i am really loving this hobby.
Things i have learnt so far, take plenty of pictures, get instructions, my solder iron will burn me, superglue is sticky, RC tanks are a rabbit hole that once you fall down you dont want to leave.
This is my first taste of this drug and i think i'm addicted
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