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1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion from static kit

Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2020 9:27 pm

by lmcq11

For the benefits of the guys checking out the Show off and Gallery section, here is an RC conversion of the 1/16 static Classy Hobby M5A1 Stuart kit. The model has the following features;
- Clark TK60 control board
- Mato Panzer III gearbox
- Turret rotation with Heng Long rotation unit
- Custom made gun elevation, recoil, flash, with sound
- Coax machine gun flash and sound
- Bow machine gun flash, sound and servo movement
- Mato working headlights and tail lights.
- functional suspension

The complete build can be viewed at viewtopic.php?f=23&t=30499 in the Other Build section.

: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion

: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion

: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion

: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion

: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion

: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion

: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion

: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion

: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion

: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion

Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion from static kit

Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2020 9:45 pm

by Ad Lav

From start to finish, superbly executed. Looks great!

Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion from static kit

Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2020 10:23 pm

by FredtheFrench

What a fantastic model. I m jealous.

Perfect work on this model...

Too late for this totm, but perfect for next month...

Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion from static kit

Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:31 am

by jhamm

Excellent!

Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion from static kit

Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:51 am

by Model Builder 4

If this is how it would come RTR I'm sure that classy hobby would be very proud of it, you've achieved a fantastic finish to this project Louis

Cheers, Lee.

Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion from static kit

Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 2:01 pm

by c.rainford73

Out of this World Louis

Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion from static kit

Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 12:23 am

by B_Man

Great work Louis.

Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion from static kit

Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 2:50 am

by Jimster

Great photos of a great tank! I like the photo showing the wiring. Very nice.

Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion from static kit

Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 5:57 am

by Kaczor

Amazing quality and speed of build!

Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart tank conversion from static kit

Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 2:00 pm

by SCHWEREPANZER

Like a piece of fine jewelry. Remarkable work.