Build Time! M1a2 Sep V3 AUS

[Jib]

Looks great!

I’m so jealous, I’m so far away from being able to paint and call mine finished. I spent over a week just working on that functional gypsy rack.

I am almost to the point where I am done with the electronics, so I can keep it actually assemble and able to run whenever, so I guess there’s that.

P.S. I do have a motorized CROWS LP for my 1/16th Abrams (God knows when I’ll get to that). The motor for the elevation on it is the tiniest motor I’ve ever seen, but that’s not saying much.

[Herr Dr. Professor]

11C asks: "do you have an idea as to what variant you are going to build?" My first step will be to go through the books I have on the Abrams. I am rather weak on modern MBTs; whereas, there are some eggs-perts here on RCTW, e.g. Meter rat.

[Jib]

I've also notice the new metal turret drive does not have a clutch. where could I find one?

It does exist!

https://youtu.be/-sBt9u9s678?si=5vpmNi4zdQTMzuPW

So I got it off AliExpress, unfortunately they are sold out in that page

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKQt9qd

I think maybe the thing to look for is one with the rotating wave box description?

[tankme]

I have one of those "rotating wave" gearboxes on my Abrams and my turret will not move unless it's powered. I'm not sure if they changed the design at some point or what because clearly yours moves by pushing it. There is the other option to go with the GRAY rotation unit from the Merkava tank. It is like the standard Heng Long unit only faster. There is no clutch since it has such high gearing. It can be turned without power.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568070 ... pt=glo2usa

[HERMAN BIX]

The Merkava unit has a spring loaded drive cog that is pulled clear of the turret ring when rotated by hand.
It’s the only way to get at the battery compartment.
And it’s fast

[tankme]

And it’s fast

I install it in all my modern tanks now.