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Re: Heng Long T72 Problems

Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2020 8:21 pm
by Jimster
Yup. Sounds as if it fell from the shipping container, bounced off the deck of the Chang Xi Chong and landed on the loading dock nose first. Just a wild guess of course. (no disrespect intended towards foreign shipping companies of course)

Re: Heng Long T72 Problems

Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 2:26 am
by Herr Dr. Professor
Certainly you should ask for a replacement. Take photos to send with your request.

Re: Heng Long T72 Problems

Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:17 am
by dai phan
I am asking for set of hulls ( top has broken screw mount lug) and lower has cracks at the edges. Dai

Re: Heng Long T72 Problems

Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 7:17 am
by Guido Henn
Hi there,


sad to see these pictures, but the plastic tubs of the T90 and T72 do not tolerate the metal tracks so well.
I recommend installing a track tensioner, which is not only there to adjust the tracks, it is also responsible for stabilizing the entire front. Take a look at my site; the installation is not very difficult.

I've seen copies from the Far East, but it's better to buy the original :thumbup:

best regards, Guido

Re: Heng Long T72 Problems

Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:09 am
by tankme
Gonna avoid this issue with the idler by installing the T-72 metal hull, but that is going to be an expensive option. I say "is", but it's already on the way here so might say "was". :)

Re: Heng Long T72 Problems

Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 12:01 pm
by dai phan
Guido Henn wrote:Hi there,


sad to see these pictures, but the plastic tubs of the T90 and T72 do not tolerate the metal tracks so well.
I recommend installing a track tensioner, which is not only there to adjust the tracks, it is also responsible for stabilizing the entire front. Take a look at my site; the installation is not very difficult.

I've seen copies from the Far East, but it's better to buy the original :thumbup:

best regards, Guido
I have asked Toucan Hobby for a full refund or credit so I can buy another tank. I think someone drops this on the floor because it is should be evident when open the box. Dai

Re: Heng Long T72 Problems

Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2020 6:50 am
by dai phan
Guido Henn wrote:Hi there,


sad to see these pictures, but the plastic tubs of the T90 and T72 do not tolerate the metal tracks so well.
I recommend installing a track tensioner, which is not only there to adjust the tracks, it is also responsible for stabilizing the entire front. Take a look at my site; the installation is not very difficult.

I've seen copies from the Far East, but it's better to buy the original :thumbup:

best regards, Guido
Please send me the link to the parts to buy. Thanks Dai

Re: Heng Long T72 Problems

Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:04 am
by Guido Henn
Hello,

just send a PM.

with kind regards,Guido

Re: Heng Long T72 Problems

Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2020 1:37 pm
by dai phan
Guido Henn wrote:Hello,

just send a PM.

with kind regards,Guido
I will open the link and order 2 (I will need to do the same on the T90). Toucan will send me new upper and lower hull so I want to do as many mods as I can to make a better tank. Those large headlights are crying out loud for LEDs so any mods that you have to offer please let me know. Dai

Re: Heng Long T72 Problems

Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2020 11:11 pm
by Herr Dr. Professor
You wrote that, "Toucan will send me new upper and lower hull." This must mean that Toucan Hobby was willing to make compensation for the damage. Am I correct?