360º turret modification

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Re: 360º turret modification

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A few pics to help with the installation. You'll find more out there on the "Net :D
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43rdRecceReg wrote:A few pics to help with the installation. You'll find more out there on the "Net :D
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That´s for the 7-0 King Tiger?
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Re: 360º turret modification

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Yes, that's an upsy-doonsy* King Tiger turret in the photos. (Any of the HengLong or Taigen tank turrets would be recognizably similar.) Go for it! I was frightened when I first tried changing out parts, but being so far from anywhere, I had to dive in. If you can teach an old Professor new tricks, any old dog can learn.

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Re: 360º turret modification

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Herr Dr. Professor wrote:Yes, that's an upsy-doonsy* King Tiger turret in the photos. (Any of the HengLong or Taigen tank turrets would be recognizably similar.) Go for it! I was frightened when I first tried changing out parts, but being so far from anywhere, I had to dive in. If you can teach an old Professor new tricks, any old dog can learn.

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Re: 360º turret modification

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It's a fairly easy change but make sure you secure the slipring part. Otherwise it'll slip a bit and you'll still have a tangled mess.
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RobW wrote:It's a fairly easy change but make sure you secure the slipring part. Otherwise it'll slip a bit and you'll still have a tangled mess.
How do you recommend doing that?
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The turret rings sometimes have a slot. Otherwise, I think I cable tied some of the wires down. I just avoid spinning the turret.
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RobW wrote:The turret rings sometimes have a slot. Otherwise, I think I cable tied some of the wires down. I just avoid spinning the turret.
The turret ring upgrade comes with a jacket I think. Is that what is it for?
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Re: 360º turret modification

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Yes. You just need to tie it down in the hull then. It's a nice mod, but potentially a load of trouble when (not if) the wires get tangled up.
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