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Re: Leopard 2A6
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2015 8:41 pm
by DNAR
atcttge wrote:My Leo 2 weighs in at 15 pounds. The M1 is at 16 pounds. Both have lead weights in the hull. I like it heavy and will be adding more weights elsewhere. Will upgrade to JP400 next year also. I plan on strengthening the plastic hulk by giving it "belly armor" which would be either plastic or aluminium with lead weights inside.
Off topic, I've been having loads of fun running these two. Yesterday, I was at a nearby bike trail where RC crawler enthusiasts were also playing. One of them borrowed my Leo and it was such a joy seeing both Leo and M1 running spaced apart on a rolling field of grass like it was in Europe doing movement to contact in WW3 just as gawd intended hehehehe beautiful sight it was.
ATC, loading additional weight would put a lot of stress on the metal arm swing where it is attached to the hull. The weak point would be the plastic hull despite reinforcement i think.The area where the pivot point is located will be in a lot of stress as compared to a full metal hull. This is not a problem if the weight is not excessive as the plastic hull can handle it.
Re: Leopard 2A6
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2015 11:39 am
by atcttge
The swing arm is plastic hehehehe anyhow, by the time I break the hull, I'll probably have money for a metal hull with metal torsion spring suspension so all is good for now.
Re: Leopard 2A6
Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 10:26 pm
by Tankbear
My stuff arrived today
Very nice kit, looking forward to getting ibu2 rugged up to this bad boy and 550 motors
Re: Leopard 2A6
Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2015 9:55 am
by DNAR
Tankbear wrote:My stuff arrived today
Very nice kit, looking forward to getting ibu2 rugged up to this bad boy and 550 motors
Its really top notch! The weight really gives it the "realism". Its worth every penny spent. There is no upgrade like this, so I recommend to get it it while you can.
Tankbear, can't wait for your feed back on the IBU2 pro on this. If all goes well let me know as I will get one from you. Is there an IBU 3?
Thanks!
Raphael
Re: Leopard 2A6
Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2015 10:38 am
by Tankbear
Hi Raphael,
Hopefully tonight I’ll get chance, try do a video but it probably be outside in the dark so might not be any good.
Yes there is a IBU3 in the pipeline, no firmed release date but hopefully in the new year should be available.
Ian.
Re: Leopard 2A6
Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2015 11:14 am
by DNAR
scalawag wrote:I think you will like it Ian. with JP 400s 3.1 gearboxes and 3s LiPo mine runs like a cheetah with its tail on fire. I'm very pleased with it.
Paul, How is the low end power?
Can the tank still do a crawling speed?
Re: Leopard 2A6
Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2015 9:39 pm
by Tankbear
verdict on the IBU2 & 550 motors here
viewtopic.php?f=22&t=18440
You guys know how to adjust track tension? one side is a bit slack and keeps coming off the drive sprocket.
Ian.
Re: Leopard 2A6
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 12:45 pm
by 43rdRecceReg
Trademark Scalawag crisp images, as well as wonderfully neat ordering of the internal components. A standard to aspire to, here, methinks..
Roy.
Re: Leopard 2A6
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 12:49 pm
by Tankbear
I was debating whether to bother correcting them on mine but for now held off.
Re: Leopard 2A6
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 2:29 pm
by spongehoobtank82
Looking good dude! Trust me its very satisfying to have them in the right place!