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xrad wrote:Hello Aero-mate:

Just a thought on drive gearboxes. Impact gearboxes are very sturdy, but NOT well finished (poor machining on shafts and bores and gearteeth). HOWEVER, Impact gearbox speed WITH drop down gear and 11 tooth motor pinion is nearly scale speed for Tiger. Stock Tamiya gearboxes are too fast for scale speed, but fairly well made. WIth 3:1 reduction at pinion, Tamiya boxes are scale speed. I am sure you can manufacture your own gearboxes, so here are some ideas.

Please consider:
1) a nearly identical gear ratio to Impact boxes(WITH standard Impact drop down gear ratio included)
2) two quality bearings on the final driveshaft.
3) Better machining/finishing
4) bronze bushings on shafts as needed
5) NO plastic parts

Cheers

971wright wrote:Hi Very nice work ,is this your web site http://www.aero-mate.com/product.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
If so are you spreading into making models.Try your best to make your Tiger 1 under the price of a Tamiya,contact Impact they make the best Tracks they also know about Tamiya battle systems here is there Web site http://www.mitosal.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Maybe you could work together to bring us a full metal Tiger with Tamiya compatable battle system .This would be the best tank out there then.


regards pete

xrad wrote:Very nice!

However, From your video the tank speed is a little fast. Consider further gear reduction or at least consider offering a 'drop down' lower gear like impact.

Some factories make gears that turn on a shaft and some factories make gears that are pressed on a shaft and the shaft turns. If the shaft turns, consider bronze end bushings.

Thanks for reply!
Cheers.

xrad wrote:Nice! looks like you are covering all angles!

Do you plan to use Asiatam track links? or your own manufacture?(easy to replace)

Cheers

971wright wrote:Hi Like the gearbox looks like it will handle plenty of torque,I have a question when they become avalable will they be in kit form or ready made?
It As been mentioned but we do like to modifie our tanks,Some like Early Tigers some like late Tigers,You might have to consider this when making after market parts to change from Early to late,also some of us battle them with Tamiya compatible systems,would it be posible to make the system you are fitting Tamiya compatible,or would we have to fit a new system such as El-mod.

regards pete