Hell-o from Pennsylvania

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thestig
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Hell-o from Pennsylvania

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Good afternoon:

My first RC tank was one of the original Tamiya Shermans that I bought around 1975 (yes,I could be considered old). It came with a metal chassis and metal tracks (it seemed to take forever to assemble them). But, it also only had 1 speed forward and reverse, with no other operating features (bummer).

In the late '80's I traded it for a Tamiya Hummer. and wasn't involved with RC tanking until 2009 when I purchased a PanzerKampfWagen III from Mato. My thinking was everyone has a Tiger, so I'd be different. Even though it had smoke and sound and an airsoft gun, the bug bit. I upgraded to metal tracks, road wheels, heavy duty springs, etc. Eventually the tank took a back seat to slot cars and other interest, and tanks became forgotten about. Until this year.

For a combined birthday and Fathers Day present my daughters gave me a Taigen Tiger i, full metal. This model is fantastic. But I quickly found out that the Chinese seem to have never heard of lock-tite. So far I have taken apart and reassembled the chassis, and have shimmed and polished the gearboxes. Currently I am looking to tune the cannon to get more consistency in its operation (I was surprised by the amount of dirt, grease there was in the barrel)

This forum is excellent! I've been able to find answers and help for every question or problem I've had so far. I really enjoy the building and modifying aspects of this hobby, but think I'd eventually like to get involved with warfare and meets. I need to find out what clubs there might be in the Mid Atlantic region of US of A.

I'd like to thank everyone who has ever posted and contributed to this forum, as you are what makes this such a great site and hobby.

Later.

thestig (aka Frank)
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Good Afternoon,
How are you liking your Taigen Tiger1 ? It is on my list of tanks to get. Welcome to the Forum!
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I am very impressed with it. The first thing that struck me was its weight, it has to be close to 20 lbs. Also, the factory paint scheme is very well done. It worked flawless right out of the box.

Like most pre-built items from China, it makes sense to go over it thoroughly to correct any future problems before they occur. Example: When I had the gearboxes out was when I noticed that more than half the mounts in the hull securing the suspension arms to the torsion bars had worked loose. I suppose this is to be expected in a affordable mass produced item.

Other than that, its great. With the tuned up gearboxes slow movement is smooth and quiet. While I'm addressing the cannon I also want to work on the commander figure. The factory paint job makes him look like he came off the set of WWZ.

I highly recommend it.

Ps. Are you anywhere near Ft. Collins? My daughter lives near there.
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Welcome to the forum Frank, you have come to the right place. Enjoy...

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welcome frank enjoy
scratch building is more fun
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Not sure where you are in Penn but if you are in the north and really itchin check out our club
http://can-amrctankclub.forumotion.ca/

In the meantime welcome!
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Good Evening,
I live in Firestone, about 30 miles south down down I-25. I'll keep my eye out for those loose fasteners on this Taigen Panther G I'm about to begin work on. After that, I need to add one of the 2.4 Shermans before they become too dear. Then, yes, A Tiger 1 all in metal with 2.4. That will be splendid indeed.
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Hi Frank,
Welcome to the forum :wave:
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Hey man....I just ride 'em, I dunno what makes 'em work.
Woof woof woof !
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