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Differences between 1974 and full option Tamiya Sherman HVSS
Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 5:01 am
by AshMann
Hello, i've seen old 1974 Tamiya shermans for sale on ebay, and i need HVSS suspension for a build, but i've heard that they arent very good, but whats the difference between the old shermans and the full option ones? specifically the suspension
Re: Differences between 1974 and full option Tamiya Sherman
Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 11:06 am
by Ad Lav
Suspension on the 1974 one is push for wheels with no bearings.
The full option wheels are screwed on and have bearings.
If you aren’t going to run it a lot you will be fine with a 1974 one.
Re: Differences between 1974 and full option Tamiya Sherman
Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 2:48 pm
by AshMann
Could the 1974 ones be modded to last longer or is it best to use the full option? The tank i plan on putting the suspension on is going to be exclusively an IR fighter
Re: Differences between 1974 and full option Tamiya Sherman
Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 7:23 pm
by Tiger6
Tho original bogies have fixed cast 'axles', the only way to make them robust would be to machine them to fit bearings and use the full option wheels and axles. If you have access to a machine shop and want a project then have at it, otherwise they ain't no use to you.
Re: Differences between 1974 and full option Tamiya Sherman
Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 7:31 pm
by AshMann
Tiger6 wrote:Tho original bogies have fixed cast 'axles', the only way to make them robust would be to machine them to fit bearings and use the full option wheels and axles. If you have access to a machine shop and want a project then have at it, otherwise they ain't no use to you.
Okay thank you