Newbie to the model tank forum

[Ecam]

You are doing fine. Those were the instructions I was looking for to post. That should go along way to get you started/running. I tend to hook up the basics first, track motors and turret spin and elevation. Then I work on the systems that matter to me. I ommit the airsoft and almost none of my tanks have lights. They all have sound but only a couple have smokers.

That Rx has it's own antenna and the tank will now not need the external antenna and connecting wire. Did you get the V7 transmitter? It will not work with the old. And the V7 TX & Rx may need to be bound. We can help with that too.

As commonly stated, it is your tank build it as you wish.

Sorry meant to edit not quote. But see added paragraph in the quote.

[jaybe64]

I have the 8 pin block connector on hull/turret and that has the hull lights m/ gun / turret raise lower and firing mechanism. Please don't be telling me now it might not be compatible. It's Heng long TK-7.0 system. I can't ring it up yet to test as I need 7.4v battery now as the 7.2v battery I just bought hasn't got the extra voltage needed .

[jaybe64]

I have the 8 pin block connector on hull/turret and that has the hull lights m/ gun / turret raise lower and firing mechanism. Please don't be telling me now it might not be compatible. It's Heng long TK-7.0 system. I can't ring it up yet to test as I need 7.4v battery now as the 7.2v battery I just bought hasn't got the extra voltage needed .

Yes I got the hand control ( radio sender )

[Ecam]

Perfect. The 7.2v or 7.4v are able to run the systems, The Ni-cd and Ni-mh are 1.2v per cell (6 x 1.2 = 7.2v) The Li-on use 2 cells and end up at 7.4v.

[jaybe64]

Perfect. The 7.2v or 7.4v are able to run the systems, The Ni-cd and Ni-mh are 1.2v per cell (6 x 1.2 = 7.2v) The Li-on use 2 cells and end up at 7.4v.

thank you for your valuable information I appreciate it. So am I to understand I can run 7.4v parts I've replaced using a 7.2v or just to test the replacement parts I've fitted ?? I shall be putting steel gearboxes with motors in a short while when I have spare money. Also look on the parts forsale on here to see if I might have some luck

[Ecam]

Yes they are completely compatible. There are a few aftermarket electronic speed controls that have you switch bewteen Ni-mh & Li-po, but that is rather uncommon. Old or new, they with both work with either battery style.

The battery chargers are different. The Li-ion requires a bit more careful handling ( how to charge and store...).

[Ecam]

For the record, I like to work on full size stuff too.

[jaybe64]

For the record, I like to work on full size stuff too.

Very nice indeed. My ex boss use to build his own customs . Last one was ford prefect/Anglia sit up n beg . I have a 3.500 rover engine on my stand which I am rebuilding. Re ringed it SD1 heads mains ends and just got a crank . Once completed I shall sell it. Was P6 engine. Soz should be talking models .

[jarndice]

Wasn't the original 3,500 Rover engine a V8 design licenced from Buick?

[Ecam]

We called it the 215 ci Buick. First one I came across was in a Triumph TR8. Never saw one in a Buick. I think it faded out due to most of Detroit going for slightly more displacement.