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Recoil convertion of main gun
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 7:42 pm
by sarge8888
Hi guys ive a Taigen Tiger 1 bb version. I want to get the recoil on the main gun as opposed to the tracks. What do i need to do this and how is it done. Thanks guys.
Re: Recoil convertion of main gun
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 7:55 pm
by 43rdRecceReg
If you want to retain the BB function, and add barrel recoil to it- then currently the only way you can do that is by buying the Taigen Tiger 1 turret with airsoft barrel recoil built in (metal and plastic versions available).
You didn't mention what model you want to alter; but if it
is a Tiger 1, you're in luck.
https://www.taigentanks.com/taigen-part ... /tag120700
It's fairly straightforward conversion; turret for turret, in fact, for the Tiger 1.

Re: Recoil convertion of main gun
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 7:58 pm
by sarge8888
Thanks for the very prompt reply. Yes its the tiger 1 i want to convert and i never use the bb's tbh just dont see the point. Was thinking of have a flash in the main barrel.
Re: Recoil convertion of main gun
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:29 pm
by c.rainford73
Sarge it sounds like you are OK considering changing the main board to a Clark or IBU to add servo recoil and eliminate track recoil.....or do you want to keep the original electronics and add servo recoil?
RCtankelectronics has a kit for the conversion
https://www.rctankelectronics.com/store ... tanks.html
Or if you so choose, an IBU
Or a Clark board

Carl
Re: Recoil convertion of main gun
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:34 pm
by sarge8888
Hi Carl no iam hoping to upgrade to a ibu2 pro board and do away with the track recoil.
Re: Recoil convertion of main gun
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 10:35 pm
by c.rainford73
sarge8888 wrote:Hi Carl no iam hoping to upgrade to a ibu2 pro board and do away with the track recoil.
That is a great idea! You can really fine tune your recoil setup etc..
Re: Recoil convertion of main gun
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 11:02 pm
by sarge8888
Carl that link you sent me will work sith the ibu? Its the Mako2017 board that threw me tbh. As mine isnt an ir tank or do i just not install that board?
Re: Recoil convertion of main gun
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 11:05 pm
by sarge8888
c.raindford73 do i need to get a differant barrel aswell?
Re: Recoil convertion of main gun
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 3:46 am
by c.rainford73
sarge8888 wrote:Carl that link you sent me will work sith the ibu? Its the Mako2017 board that threw me tbh. As mine isnt an ir tank or do i just not install that board?
If you purchase the IBU board you won't need the Mako2017 set. You could however add the Mako board to your stock electronics and get gun barrel Recoil and eliminate track recoil
I've been able to reuse the stock airsoft barrel and just extend the inner airsoft tube and attach it to the recoil mechanism. You would need a proper servo recoil setup like the green bit in the link I sent you.
Re: Recoil convertion of main gun
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 10:37 am
by sarge8888
Thank you for your help c.rainford73. Sorry for all the questions but totally new to r/c tanks as you can tell.