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Re: Henglong Abrams build

Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 1:47 am
by DasPanzer
Thanks for the pic that is awesome!!! I know it does it just slid down lol. I see that there are two eyelets on the spinning rangefinder thingy just above it. Do you know what that is for?


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Re: Henglong Abrams build

Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 3:18 am
by tankme
They screw in for removal of the CITV since it's heavy. They are normally not installed except for maintenance or repair.

Henglong Abrams build

Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:31 am
by DasPanzer
Ok cool thank you for your help I think I found a sutiable screen mesh for the turret baskets




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Henglong Abrams build

Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 5:49 pm
by DasPanzer
Did a little bit of work today. Not feeling so hot. Ate something bad I think.. anyway I wanted to try and replicate the clicking sound these tanks make when moving. I also did a little more paint work. It’s still not put back together as the hull and turret are just on top of the chassis but here’s a quick demo

https://youtu.be/XSN4vNlYTW4


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Re: Henglong Abrams build

Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 3:27 pm
by DasPanzer
Couple of pics
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Re: Henglong Abrams build

Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 4:59 pm
by abramsky
It looks really nice. I recognize Mato's metal tracks. what did you use to get the rust color? It looks like rust on the tracks of my KUB launcher after a few days on the training ground :)

Re: Henglong Abrams build

Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 5:09 pm
by DasPanzer
Nope those are stock plastic henglong tracks my friend! I used a terra-cotta spray paint and then just sanded off the paint where the track pads are. I did order the mato drive sprockets though


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Re: Henglong Abrams build

Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:39 pm
by Herr Dr. Professor
I gave a listen to the sound video. I don't hear any clicking sound, so I fear I am missing something (maybe hearing aids :haha: ). I sure do catch that unique turbo engine sound. Wow!

Re: Henglong Abrams build

Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:43 pm
by DasPanzer
Lol it’s the new henglong 7.0 as for the clicking sound think of a baseball card in your bike spokes lol I might now get the double rubber pad metal tracks over on eBay.


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Re: Henglong Abrams build

Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 11:02 pm
by Jimster
Very impressive and convincing track painting ;)
This tank of yours deserves a Beier control board!