Convertion to RC PzKpfw 38(T) Panda

[eder1969]

Hey guys.
I'm starting here the conversion of the PzKpfw 38(T) tank to the RC Panda brand.


















Hugs all....

[Son of a gun-ner]

Hello eder1969, and finally welcome to the forum

It is good that you have finally posted

And a very good post, we will enjoy what you are doing. It is looking great already

[Jimster]

Very nice but please go the introduction thread to solidify your membership here, just like all of have done, as a means of telling us a bit about your rc hobby experience and your general location. We have global members on board and this bit of courtesy will help us answer any possible questions you may have in a most effective manner. Nice tank project by the way!

[eder1969]

Hello eder1969, and finally welcome to the forum

It is good that you have finally posted

And a very good post, we will enjoy what you are doing. It is looking great already

Thankyou my friend....

[eder1969]

Very nice but please go the introduction thread to solidify your membership here, just like all of have done, as a means of telling us a bit about your rc hobby experience and your general location. We have global members on board and this bit of courtesy will help us answer any possible questions you may have in a most effective manner. Nice tank project by the way!

Thanks but....how do I do it you asked?

[lmcq11]

Hi,
A bit low on explanations but it’s seems to go fast.

What are your plans for the electronic ?

As a suggestion, you should look at replacing the 130 size motors with the more powerful 180. They will fit the Tamiya gearbox with very light modification because they have the same diameter but only longer. I think the gearbox can take it, the 180 comes in different RPM. The pz38(t) is still a sizeable tank with turret and weight adds up fast with the electronics. From experience and depending on the use you are planning for it, the small 130 motors will struggle with some surfaces and will start to really overheat at one point even under best condition after 5-10 minutes.

[eder1969]

Hey guys.
Now the project is more advanced......but there is a lot of work ahead....


















A little tired here....

See two videos in Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/10000862987582 ... 0051649965

https://www.facebook.com/10000862987582 ... 0168316620

Hugs....

[eder1969]

Hi,
A bit low on explanations but it’s seems to go fast.

What are your plans for the electronic ?

As a suggestion, you should look at replacing the 130 size motors with the more powerful 180. They will fit the Tamiya gearbox with very light modification because they have the same diameter but only longer. I think the gearbox can take it, the 180 comes in different RPM. The pz38(t) is still a sizeable tank with turret and weight adds up fast with the electronics. From experience and depending on the use you are planning for it, the small 130 motors will struggle with some surfaces and will start to really overheat at one point even under best condition after 5-10 minutes.

Hi,
I can give any explanation you want...just ask here.
As for the engines and gearbox, I've seen several RC conversions in Germany with this setup and they're very good.
I've done several tests here and the mechanical and electrical modifications were very good.
I used this electronics: http://35rctank.com/html/k13.html
Thankyou...

[Kaczor]

Why separate thread?

[jarndice]

I do like your build especially the use of Brass hinges,
I think the hardest part of using metal hinges is what size bolts to use, For instance I always fit metal hinges on the front fenders of my Panzer 4s but it is too easy to fit too big a bolt which looks awful when a smaller bolt adds to the build and your build looks right