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Re: T55 new build

Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 7:17 am
by Jake79
All that dosh they charge for the kit and can't even get the instructions right..that sucks :thumbdown:

Re: T55 new build

Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 8:07 am
by 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.

Re: T55 new build

Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 5:14 pm
by 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 :thumbup: . Brian...

Re: T55 new build

Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 5:53 pm
by 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.

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Re: T55 new build

Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 6:43 pm
by c.rainford73
Very cool!

Re: T55 new build

Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 4:32 pm
by Ad Lav
One easy to fit Henntec idler adjuster to put in whilst the twins eat dinner - two 2mm holes to drill! :D

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Re: T55 new build

Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 5:30 pm
by Ad Lav
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Re: T55 new build

Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 5:36 pm
by c.rainford73
That is what I call multitasking you are really doing a great job

Re: T55 new build

Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 4:15 pm
by Ad Lav
Thank you :D

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.

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Re: T55 new build

Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 6:23 pm
by Ad Lav
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Soft rear suspension, going to need some weights up front I think!

Parts from Stian due next week hopefully!