Ahmed from Qatif, KSA.

[GullibleFool]

Welcome from not very sunny Scotland.

My first tank was the heng long leopard 2

[AhmadOve]

here you go

[Herr Dr. Professor]

The Torro (Taigen is the same) Ready-to-Run tanks in their upgraded versions often have fine paint work already, inviting just some weathering. My next scheduled project is to repaint a Torro Sturm Mörser (Sturmtiger) that came in Dunkelgrau, even though I can find no evidence of any Sturmtiger being so painted. I started by removing the tools (grrr; I wish these were not attached). I will continue by fixing the Zimmerit where the tools were attached. Then I will do a base coat of Dunkelgelb. From there, I can decide on a specific tank to replicate.

I just remembered your question about grease for the gearboxes. I always use a white lithium grease intended for model trains, such as this:

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[AhmadOve]

The Torro (Taigen is the same) Ready-to-Run tanks in their upgraded versions often have fine paint work already, inviting just some weathering. My next scheduled project is to repaint a Torro Sturm Mörser (Sturmtiger) that come in Dunkelgrau, even though I can find no evidence of any Sturmtiger being so painted. I started by removing the tools (grrr; I wish these were not attached). I will continue by fixing the Zimmerit where the tools were attached. Then I will do a base coat of Dunkelgelb. From there, I can decide on a specific tank to replicate.

I just remembered your question about grease for the gearboxes. I always use a white lithium grease intended for model trains, such as this:


91mHHTXXMtL._AC_SL1500_.jpg

Thank you for the input, can I use same grease for the tracks?

[MrChef]

Nice Big Cats Ahmed.

Lubrication attracts dirt and grit. Not a good idea or needed to lube the tracks. Real tanks do not get their tracks lubed.

[AhmadOve]

Nice Big Cats Ahmed.

Lubrication attracts dirt and grit. Not a good idea or needed to lube the tracks. Real tanks do not get their tracks lubed.

I though it is required as pert of regular maintenance as the manual is suggesting that. Anyways, I will be searching the form to find what is the maintenance routine to keep these tanks on good shape.

[jarndice]

The best advice is keep them dry on the inside and keep the working parts clean,
A spray of PTFE over the gears at regular intervals is better than grease as it does not attract or trap grit.

[AhmadOve]

The best advice is keep them dry on the inside and keep the working parts clean,
A spray of PTFE over the gears at regular intervals is better than grease as it does not attract or trap grit.

Got that, thanks