Dump Tiger 1

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Juggmeister
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Dump Tiger 1

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Went to the local dump last week and found an all metal MATO Tiger 1 on the recycling bench, after a bit of haggling I put it in the car for £25!
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Hull machine gun was broken and the rear mudflaps were missing. The battery inside still had a charge so I hooked up my flysky TX and RX and it worked (mostly)
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Thanks to Forgebear it now has a new machine gun and rear mud flaps. I also fitted a TARR smoker.
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I am now in the process of painting, weathering and adding decals etc
The MFU , I believe it's a Clark TK22, works but the engine noise when running cannot be heard very well, start up and everything else is fine. Was thinking of upgrading to a TK40s so I can utilise more of the channels available on my Flysky. Any idea on where I might source a TK40s?
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Dump? I’d that like a landfill site? How on earth did think of going there? I mean I would for a Mato Tiger but how to know it’s there?


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Juggmeister wrote: The MFU , I believe it's a Clark TK22, works but the engine noise when running cannot be heard very well, start up and everything else is fine. Was thinking of upgrading to a TK40s so I can utilise more of the channels available on my Flysky. Any idea on where I might source a TK40s?

Our own "MAXMEKKER" will be glad to supply you with any of the Clark range of boards. :thumbup:
I think I am about to upset someone :haha:
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RenoirLV wrote:Dump? I’d that like a landfill site? How on earth did think of going there? I mean I would for a Mato Tiger but how to know it’s there?


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My wife booked a slot for me to dispose of a load of garden rubbish, purely by chance the parking slot I was given was right next to the recycling table where all the unwanted electrical gear is placed. As I went to the back of the car to get the rubbish out, it was the first thing I saw.
jarndice wrote:
Juggmeister wrote: The MFU , I believe it's a Clark TK22, works but the engine noise when running cannot be heard very well, start up and everything else is fine. Was thinking of upgrading to a TK40s so I can utilise more of the channels available on my Flysky. Any idea on where I might source a TK40s?

Our own "MAXMEKKER" will be glad to supply you with any of the Clark range of boards. :thumbup:
Do I need to PM Maxmekker or does he have a website?
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I guess the owner of the tank died and his wife could find no better place for it. Hard to imagine anyone sane would not try to sell it first.


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Juggmeister wrote:
Do I need to PM Maxmekker or does he have a website?
PM him.
I think I am about to upset someone :haha:
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Thanks :thumbup:
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perhaps you should buy a lottery ticket?
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Topper wrote:perhaps you should buy a lottery ticket?
His wife should buy one for himImage


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Mr. JMeister,

I think you should play the lottery too! The only thing I've ever brought back from the dump is a nail or screw in my truck tires! :-< As other's have surmised, I can only think it's the Wife, significant other, or angry parent's seeking revenge?!? :wtf:

You're one lucky guy! :clap:

Cheers,
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