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Re: T34 gearbox upgrade
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:45 pm
by tiger205
Re: T34 gearbox upgrade
Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:06 am
by fv432
yea would be good tony but modellino doesnt do them anymore wonder where we might get some ::) ::) ::) ::)
Re: T34 gearbox upgrade
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 9:04 am
by wibblywobbly
Now all I need is the elusive T34 hull minus the turret and electronics and I can start a project I have had in mind for months. These tanks never come onto the market and yet there must be hundreds of broken ones out there somewhere.
Which is the best one to go for, assuming that there are any differences? WSN, Trumpeter or Torro. I will be fitting Elmod boards, and the turret will go in the bin. I may end up having to buy a new one and sell the bits I don't need. I have seen metal tracks, suspension, wheels etc so all of this will get replaced too.
Rob G
Re: T34 gearbox upgrade
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 3:20 pm
by fv432
Rob
i havent seen any for a while that said the older non I/R are better in the respect the front hatch is openable (quite easy) the i/r version is a one piece molded affair
as to the manuafacturer Wasan (WSN) make the R/c T34 Trumpeteer make the static version 2 types for about £80
Torro use the WSN basics and paint the hull and upgrade the batteries to nicad sticks but they are basic WSN tanks just a bit prettier
i think the reason broken ones dont come up is because OTB they are a pretty good tank and the electronics are a bonus well to some maybe ::)

lets just say they can make a nice static tank lol
Re: T34 gearbox upgrade
Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:00 pm
by fv432
finally got some more work done on this one
installed the new ally floor pan and one gearbox just gotta do the otherside and poor old dragon can have it back ::) ::)
slight improvement on mine ive put an angled piece on the floor pan to add strength to the back now all i gotta do is redo mine
the very last pic is mine and shows the lack of strenghtening angle
Re: T34 gearbox upgrade
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 11:08 am
by oztruck
thanks Rob you make it look so easy. I like the idea of the alloy floor pan. App what is the total ratio of the new box compared to a Heng Long unit?
Re: T34 gearbox upgrade
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:49 pm
by tankman
Very nice work on the T34 now I see I will have to upgrade my floorpan and gearboxes ( so few tanks, so much work

). But thanks for the post,s these threads as they are a Godsend to the uninitiated. All the best for now
Alan
Re: T34 gearbox upgrade
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 11:08 pm
by fv432
oztruck
not sure on the ratios of the asiatams all i know they are torquey little blighters if the tracks could handle it they would climb up your leg like a kitten
thanks alan
if you need any help on your install if you go this route let me know any help i can give i will

Re: T34 gearbox upgrade
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:34 pm
by fv432
heres how i make the front wheel axel stiffeners

this mod stops the front wheels toeing out and creating resistance on the tracks also helps stabilise the arm
