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Greetings for London
Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 12:32 pm
by Martin62
Hi Everyone, new member from SE London here
I have a Heng Long Challenger 2 (in NATO camo) with metal HL gearbox.
So far I've made only a few mods to it - dual-link tracks (+plastic pads), a 6Ah battery (goes for hours and hours!) and some DKLM sprockets/idlers, but I want to improve the low speed driving and sound. Currently it rattles along quite loudly, which I assume is the gears in the gearbox?
I want to replace the HL 5.x mainboard with something like a TK6.0 or Clarke TK40. I'm leaning towards the TK40 as it has the Challenger 2 sound
Re: Greetings for London
Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 12:53 pm
by Ludwig von wigbearer
Hi and welcome, Just got myself a challenger 2, my first modern tank, loads of info and helpful advice here.
regards John
Re: Greetings for London
Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:00 pm
by BarryC
Welcome Martin!
The Challenger II is a nice tank with lots of opportunity to upgrade mechanically, electronically and detail wise, should provide lots of fun.
However unless they have reinforced the Idler Mounts be careful with the metal tracks the Idler Mount are/were prone to cracking!
Barry
Re: Greetings for London
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2022 10:13 pm
by Herr Dr. Professor
Cheers, Martin! As you can see, there are even some colonials here on RCTW. In London, you are close enough to get access to goodies for your Challenger (and the next tank, and the next tank...). Germany is even better, but I understand your VAT is as hefty as out shipping costs. Keep us informed of your magic transformations and roll out the questions as you have them.
Re: Greetings for London
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2022 3:24 am
by Jimster
Welcome from Illinois! I looks forward to seeing your progress with your tank. Upgrading electronics is very satisfying.
Re: Greetings for London
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2022 8:54 pm
by EAO
Hello M62,
Always loved the big "Chally"! Such a fine beast! Have fun here and ask any questions you like! The guy's here are amazing!
Cheers,
Eric.
Re: Greetings for London
Posted: Sun May 01, 2022 3:48 pm
by 761st
Welcome! Post a pic when you can.
Re: Greetings for London
Posted: Mon May 02, 2022 1:57 pm
by Martin62
Thanks for the welcome everyone!
Barry - one of the little idlers broke off already
I think a stone must have gotten in between the track and chassis and sheared it off at the base
I glued some little cap-head bolts into all the idler mounts from inside the chassis to reinforce them - I think it was M3 bolts, about 15 mm long. There's a little hole in the mounts and the bolt shaft fits in there perfectly - haven't had one break off since, touch wood! Maybe a worthwhile mod?