Tamiya Leopard 1A4, Leo 2A6 & Gepard Builds

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Work in progress photo review on converting the newly re-released Tamiya Static Leopard A4 to full option.

RC Full Option Conversion Parts List for the Tamiya Leopard A4 #36207 Static Kit
1. 53447 Tamiya 1/16 RC Tank Battle System
2. Tamiya DMD Multi Function Unit (KV-1 for diesel engine sounds or the Tiger units for better cannon report,
what I used)
3. Tamiya DMD Control Unit (KV-1 for diesel engine sounds or the Tiger units for better cannon report,
what I used)
4. 7255032 Tamiya 2 Way Battery Connector
5. Venom 7.2V 3000mAh NiMH Battery Pack 6 Cell
6. 4205020 Tamiya Rotation Unit; drop in fit & kit delivers with a turret ring gear ( I removed and CA glued the black clutch gear solid and re-installed the gear after it dried)
7. 4205021 Tamiya Elevation Unit; installation to be scratch built (See Option Below)
8. 4205024 Tamiya Recoil Unit; installation to be scratch built
9. 7255019 LED for flasing machine gun, installed in the mantlet, left side.
10. Kenny’s Leopard A4 Metal Tracks (Optional to replace the kit's supplied Pershing, but slightly longer, tracks)
11. 4205032/3 Tamiya 1/16 Panther or Jagdpanther Gear Box Left & Right
(Panther style gearboxes uses the longer sprocket drive shafts and this is a drop in hull fit and
I used a modified Daryl Turner Panther G metal gearbox mount brace as "no drop in brace parts" are in production yet).
12. 9465748 Tamiya Panzer IV Screw Bag A for the 4 shafts needed with the 4 turret rollers
13. 9440759 Tamiya Panzer IV Machine Gun Bag and also contains the parts for the "MG3"; the White Turret Rollers (4);
14. 7255032 Tamiya Communications Cable
15. Sony speaker (great sound) from Phil at rc tank wars: http://www.rctankwars.com/Products.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
16. Futaba SkySport 2.4 Four Channel Radio System
17. If you use the Tamiya Elevation Unit, replace the ratching left stick with the left stick spring return parts (if you use a servo instead, do not make this change).
• Order parts at: service@hobbico.com
• Futaba part numbers:
Quan 1- HSP78901 SWING ARM
Quan 1- HSP67450 SPRING
• OPTION, use these parts to replace Tamiya Elevation Unit:
• For main gun elevation control; Futaba Servo or similar, interior turret roof mounted
For elevation control; Servo Rate Reducer (insert between the servo and Y Harness): http://www.dionysusdesign.com/product_i ... f44f6a25c1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For elevation control; 6" Y Harness – Futaba: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0251390773" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
• And or install the Camera Position Controller - Single Axis (Rev 2) [CPOS-PKG-02] $11.95 at:
http://www.dionysusdesign.com/product_i ... f44f6a25c1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
18. ETO’s black motors and pinion gears (Optional).

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Work in progress. Runs pretty good now. More work, of course, to follow.

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Very nice build. That is the NATO look I will go for too. What did you make your antennas from? What are you using for tracks?

I debated about lights, the re-release kit parts do not have head light/tail light clear lens (the instructions tell you to paint the one piece lamp - lens units the appropriate color), so I passed on that feature for this build, plus the Tiger DMD Units don't have a plug position for lights.

My build is purposed as a fun backyard runner, not a rc club battle model, but I did mount & hide an LED emitter in the big mantlet box in case plans change.

And I discovered the parts in this "new kit" are still dated Tamiya 1977, which effectively muddies the collector thing for the old A4 kit's for good or bad. Anyway the static kit in the USA was $360.00 including delivery, but excluding the RC & DMD parts.

[[ICE]monkey]

looking good , didnt take you long to get her up and running
cliff

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Getting 30 days of furlough from the job gives you plenty of hobby time only spoiled by those endless honey do chores.

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Beautiful work as always! Are you planning to attend Danville in April?

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I would enjoy attending Danville, but this will probably will not be the year. A major family tragedy will keep me close to home, even though everyone knew what was coming, it was still a shock that our UK brother in law passed of a brain tumor right before Christmas and his pretty wife is not far behind with a different form of cancer. Now there is a little 9 year old nephew to watch over for a bit, until he is adjusted to his new environment. All that will keep me close to home this spring. But, eventually, I will bring the boy to Danville, he his becoming a pretty good TC with his 4th Armored Division Sherman Jiving Joan.

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Good news.

I asked because you can have the plastic Leopard tracks that came with this kit if you pay the postage from California. The friend I am building this for wants metal tracks.

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Mostly in primer now (not white washed). Added the skirts and the front fenders needed some minor shaping to fit.

[[ICE]monkey]

looking good mate, sorry to hear about your family loss, its times like this you you realise you must make every day count
regards, cliff