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Re: T55 new build
Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2023 4:26 pm
by Ad Lav
Any 380 motors should be ample for this size of tank.
Re: T55 new build
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2024 2:32 am
by quitcherbitchen
What gearbox will fit this tank? I notice that the Heng long look completely different from what I have in my T-55. I have two T-55 chassis. One is missing the gearbox.
Re: T55 new build
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2024 7:19 am
by tankme
Whatever gearboxes you go with will probably need to be a mid/low config as the rear deck height is short.
Re: T55 new build
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2024 7:41 am
by Ad Lav
Just use the ones that come with the kit - failing that I believe they are almost a copy of Tamiya Pershing gearboxes.
Low profile boxes would be the best as mentioned.
Re: T55 new build
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:43 am
by tomhugill
Ad Lav wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 7:41 am
Just use the ones that come with the kit - failing that I believe they are almost a copy of Tamiya Pershing gearboxes.
Low profile boxes would be the best as mentioned.
I think Pershing gearboxes have been used in the past as replacements.
Re: T55 new build
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2024 11:27 am
by tankme
Ad Lav wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 7:41 am
Just use the ones that come with the kit - failing that I believe they are almost a copy of Tamiya Pershing gearboxes.
Low profile boxes would be the best as mentioned.
He has a tank with no gearboxes at all so he is looking for some that fit.
Re: T55 new build
Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2024 2:18 pm
by quitcherbitchen
I took the sprockets off the T-55 and tried putting them on the spare Heng Long motors I had. They don't fit. Seems like Heng long are bigger diameter. So to keep things simple should I just order Hooben motors? I guess I could try contacting Twin Horse. Anyone have experience with the Hooben's CNC motor upgrade? Are they worth it?
Re: T55 new build
Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:23 pm
by Ad Lav
You could send the HL gearboxes or shafts and T55 sprockets to MK Modellbau and he can machine them for you.
Re: T55 new build
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2024 10:27 am
by tankme
Ad Lav wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:23 pm
You could send the HL gearboxes or shafts and T55 sprockets to MK Modellbau and he can machine them for you.
He's in the US, that would probably cost more than Hooben gearboxes after shipping.
Re: T55 new build
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2024 10:30 am
by tankme
quitcherbitchen wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 2:18 pm
I took the sprockets off the T-55 and tried putting them on the spare Heng Long motors I had. They don't fit. Seems like Heng long are bigger diameter. So to keep things simple should I just order Hooben motors? I guess I could try contacting Twin Horse. Anyone have experience with the Hooben's CNC motor upgrade? Are they worth it?
If they were bigger, I would the gearboxes spinning by running directly off a battery while sanding the shaft down with a file or a Dremel.