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1/8 M1A1 Abrams by Mark 1 Tanks

Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 10:29 pm
by jeman
Hi Guys !
a few pics of my new Tank ! Weighs 50KG so its a heavy brute and has new tracks fitted :D Gearboxes have been refurbished along with a total re spray !
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I'm still gazing at it and cant believe how big this thing is for 1/8 scale.........really pleased :D
Cheers
Mark

Re: 1/8 M1A1 Abrams by Mark 1 Tanks

Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 10:38 pm
by Tankbear
Looking great.

How many car batteries does it use?

Re: 1/8 M1A1 Abrams by Mark 1 Tanks

Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 10:58 pm
by jeman
lol.... Tankbear it really is that heavy I just lost control using it and ran into the sofa.......pushing it back ! opps Parking it up for tonight lol

Re: 1/8 M1A1 Abrams by Mark 1 Tanks

Posted: Mon May 16, 2016 7:28 am
by Ad Lav
Looks great! Lucky chap!

Re: 1/8 M1A1 Abrams by Mark 1 Tanks

Posted: Mon May 16, 2016 11:42 pm
by break100
O my 1/8 ! lucky you, its not easy to find one in my place.

Re: 1/8 M1A1 Abrams by Mark 1 Tanks

Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 5:07 am
by pedal2metal
Wow, that is so cool! My wife would love one of those in our house... Lol

Re: 1/8 M1A1 Abrams by Mark 1 Tanks

Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 10:23 am
by HERMAN BIX
MAAAaaaate that thing is big enough to need M.O.T. and insurance !!

Good score.

Re: 1/8 M1A1 Abrams by Mark 1 Tanks

Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 7:00 pm
by jeman
Thanks for the comments guys ! I'm just charging the battery so I thought I would post a pic of the motors and gearbox. The gearbox is enclosed and waterproof
Will be taking it for a spin on Saturday :D
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Cheers
Mark

Re: 1/8 M1A1 Abrams by Mark 1 Tanks

Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2016 8:39 am
by andrew_by
Hi jeman,
can you help me with this tank?

i need tracks - where you buy them?
also do you have info about esc for this tanks ? which model or vendor you use?

thanks Andrew.

Re: 1/8 M1A1 Abrams by Mark 1 Tanks

Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2016 11:48 am
by andrew_by
ny Abrams