RC conversion for 1:35 scale

[tommyjen]

Hi,

First of all, I would like to apologise if this topic has been raised before, I tried searching for answers both on the web and this forum, but couldn't get any. Please direct me if there is a similar topic raised

I am very much interested in converting a 1:35 scale tank (no brand preference) into a RC type. I know there is a website 35rctank and tamiya selling very good 1:35 scale rc tanks, but 35rctank has stop production until further notice, and tamiya 1:35 RC tanks are way above my budget.

May i know if there is someone here who is into this scale conversion? If possible, can provide instructions and list of materials to purchase? There are a few youtubes around made in korea, but they don't come with instructions etc. So i guessed this forum would be the best place look into.

Many thanks and have a great year modelling!

[AlwynTurner]

Found this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trumpeter-R-C ... SwLqFV8Fpu

and this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Academy-13272 ... SwL7VWpdJG

and this on amazon


Alwyn

[tommyjen]

thanks alwyn for the links. i am actually looking at doing the conversion diy. buying motors, gearboxes, servos, controllers, etc and fixing them. thank you anyway.

[AlwynTurner]

As a diy project then you could maybe look at some of the cheap tank 'toys' that are approx 1/35 and use those as parts donors? I have done this when building model trucks.
This is an example
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Radio-Rem ... Vr-Viz-8Ag
It bears only passing resemblance to a tiger but you can maybe scavenge the running gear and electronics to use in a decent 1/35 model tank?
I have even contacted the sellers to buy non-runner or faulty tanks cheaply to scavenge the bits.

Alwyn

[ausf]

I started a conversion of the Tamiya Mark IV 1/35 using a dual motor gearbox instead of the kit single motor.

The issue is moveable track links. Fruils, MKs, etc won't work well. The Tamiya 1/35s use rubber bands tracks.

All the functions, elevation, rotation, recoil and steering can be done with existing servos and escs like in 1/16, but it's even harder in 1/35 due to size constraints.

It's not a beginner project by any stretch. Maybe you can find the older Tamiya RC tanks in 1/35, they used to cost under $100 and included the Tx/Rx. They didn't have sound, elevation or recoil, but you could start with them and expand over time.

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[tommyjen]

thank you all for the suggestions.. will definitely look into it.

[971wright]

Hi Clark models do 1/35 scale stuff as well as 1/16 scale ,worth a look here you may find what you need http://clark-model.com/eng/index_e.html


regards pete

[ausf]

In theory Clark is doing 1/35. Unfortunately those units have been TBD for over two years now.

They sounded great, Tamiya compatible IR in 1/35, I was all set to drop all my 1/16 and set up a battlefield indoors. Just think how much detail you could set up inside with all the buildings and kits available in 1/35.

They originally had a release date (I think in '14) and I was ready to pounce. I checked in with them periodically but eventually just gave up.

[tommyjen]

yes, have checked out clark and contacted them too, still TBD.. my reason for liking 1:35 scale RC is also same as ausf, can do indoor battlefield... 1:16 too big.

i am also waiting for 35rctank, also tbd

[tommyjen]

went today to the tamiya local distributor, a 1:35 scale rc sherman costs USD 310 ...