Heng Long M26 Pershing Turret and Electronics Upgrade

[Roboticus_Prime]

Hey guys! I'm back!

Due to the loss of a friend, moving, and having another kid I haven't had time for RC. But, now I have time again!

Here's what's currently on the bench.
https://youtube.com/shorts/om2sjEZ38H4?feature=share

It's been about 7 years, so here's my original build thread.
viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17993&p=155459#p155459

The new upgrades on the list is a new Taigen MFU to replace the dual RX-18 setup it currently has.

And...

A recoiling airsoft turret!

Stay tuned!

[Herr Dr. Professor]

Welcome back! I remember your avatar, beating its brains out. I look forward to seeing your project with the recoiling airsoft. And it appears you got this to work with the Taigen MFU (V3 I would guess, with the sound module). Hmm...

[Roboticus_Prime]

Welcome back! I remember your avatar, beating its brains out. I look forward to seeing your project with the recoiling airsoft. And it appears you got this to work with the Taigen MFU (V3 I would guess, with the sound module). Hmm...

Yeah, it is the V3. But, I bought it before they had anything other than the Sherman engine sounds.

I'm working on editing part 1 of the build video. Mostly teardown of the turret I was making. I was building a recoiling 90mm IR turret for my M4, but I'm now converting it to airsoft recoil for the M26.

Here's the playlist of videos of the M26 running. These are from stock, up to full metal upgrades.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd3a ... zr35H7GqxE

[Roboticus_Prime]

Here's part 1! Mostly teardown, and testing the mechanism.

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[Roboticus_Prime]

Here's part 2!

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[Roboticus_Prime]

It's Working! Now I just need to assemble and paint the turret!

Click Here To See a Short of it!

[Roboticus_Prime]

Life got in the way a bit, but I've got the turret working and assembled! Just need to paint, and get it on the tank.

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[Roboticus_Prime]

Seems to be a bit of a wiring issue now. Oh well, troubleshooting is part of the fun!

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[Roboticus_Prime]

The tank is assembled and working! Just need to paint (and charge the battery)

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[Roboticus_Prime]

She's done! (As much as these get anyway)
Man, it feels good to get a project done!

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