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My first modern tank

Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 12:28 pm
by Ludwig von wigbearer
Hi All, recently bought this Heng Long Challenger 2, Its the 6.0s version, all plastic with metal track
adjuster

Re: My first modern tank

Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 12:31 pm
by Ludwig von wigbearer
Tank and parts courtesy of Andrew Haya and Dave & Julie @(forgebear tanks)

Re: My first modern tank

Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 12:34 pm
by HERMAN BIX
Love a Chally, be great to see what you do with it Mr Wigbearer :thumbup:
Nothing like shiny goodies to get a body in the zone too ;)

Re: My first modern tank

Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 12:42 pm
by Ludwig von wigbearer
HERMAN BIX wrote:Love a Chally, be great to see what you do with it Mr Wigbearer :thumbup:
Nothing like shiny goodies to get a body in the zone too ;)
Thanks Herman, just need my next months spending money from the wife :/

Re: My first modern tank

Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 12:48 pm
by Ludwig von wigbearer
The challenger came directly from Haya @ £250 inc delivery, they seem very pricy on ebay, plans for it
include.
Fitting the metal upgrades in the photo
Beefing up the lower hull similar to the Tom Hugill method
Changing the MFU for a 7.1
Servo recoil/elevation mod :thumbup: :wave:

Re: My first modern tank

Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 1:51 pm
by jarndice
I have a boxed Heng Long Challenger 2 so I shall watch with interest especially your conversion to Religion OOPS to the 7.01s board.

Re: My first modern tank

Posted: Mon May 09, 2022 3:37 pm
by Ludwig von wigbearer
Made a start on the mods, alloy bracing and pot magnets

Re: My first modern tank

Posted: Mon May 09, 2022 3:39 pm
by Ludwig von wigbearer
Shaft support bearings 8mm

Re: My first modern tank

Posted: Mon May 09, 2022 3:41 pm
by Ludwig von wigbearer
Waiting for longer axle bolts

Re: My first modern tank

Posted: Mon May 09, 2022 3:45 pm
by Ludwig von wigbearer
used original screw fixing holes for magnets