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1971 Tamiya 1/35 Saladin MkII Armoured car >DSM2 RRC

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:00 pm
by modler
This is the only 6 wheel Armoured car in my collection. Well, besides the NOS model that is in the box shown here. Anyway, this one has a Dsm2 rx with micro ESC, 1.5 gram servo for proportional steering.

There are no visible indicators that this is a radio controlled model. It appears to be a stock scale model on the outside from any angle as long as the turret hatches are closed. :D

From a bottom view you see the factory on\off switch that indicates it is a motorized scale model but it is actually much more. from 1971 simple motor on\off switch control with manual controlled variable steering to 2021 hobby grade full DSM2 Radio Remote Control :crazy:

Re: Tamiya 1/35 Saladin MkII Armoured car >DSM2 RRC

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 10:31 pm
by EAO
That is very cool! :clap: An armored car that IMHO isn't seen often enough!

Regards,
Eric.

Re: Tamiya 1/35 Saladin MkII Armoured car >DSM2 RRC

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 3:49 pm
by modler
Yes these are a bit scare Eric.

This is a Tamiya 1971 Vintage motorized switch on\off manual variable steering angle controlled model out of the box. I built it that way originally and ran it in its stock configuration for a while and then decided to do a full DSM2 hobby grade 2 channel upgrade which you see here.

Variable throttle and steering make this fun to drive around on the big white table. I will do a video ASAP. Has to be seen running to fully appreciate.