T55 new build

[Jake79]

All that dosh they charge for the kit and can't even get the instructions right..that sucks

[Ad Lav]

I think it's the parts as well mate, where they changed over from old to new kits and retained some stuff.

I wonder if anyone at Hooben built one successfully following instructions.

[brizo58]

Hi,
I built the original one that was a real nightmare to say the least. Worked ok with the KV-1 units from Tamiya.im afraid to say it's up in the loft now along with most of my tanks!!!!!. But stick with it and it will turn out a great model . Brian...

[Ad Lav]

Solved the gearbox issues!

The plate needs to sit flat and Hooben give you three different size studs for spacing the gearbox mount. Why? I don't know.

The mount needs to be flat and level, so, I tested the studs in different positions with no avail.
Decided to make the studs the same height, bingo - all need to be 8mm. The gearbox slid in the bearing support and no issues.

3D printed mount 8mm thick on its way to me so I can continue.

[c.rainford73]

Very cool!

[Ad Lav]

One easy to fit Henntec idler adjuster to put in whilst the twins eat dinner - two 2mm holes to drill!

[Ad Lav]

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[c.rainford73]

That is what I call multitasking you are really doing a great job

[Ad Lav]

Thank you

Wheels today! Brass bushings in between the wheels and ball bearings at the back to support the shaft at the arm point.

Go together quite well, bushings and bearings a nice tight fit. Greased the shafts before fitting.

[Ad Lav]

Soft rear suspension, going to need some weights up front I think!

Parts from Stian due next week hopefully!