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woo hoo new tank
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:38 pm
by streetfighterjeff
got a new tank coming( wasnt that a doobie brothers song??) so i need to know what to do with it. geting it from welsh dargon so it has the matal gearboxes and a rx(?) 18 reciever already sorted. going to buy a metal pioneer kit off ebay and have plans for allsorts of fun ready. just need to know what i need to do with the motors and suchlike, seen peeps writing about grinding oil but not sure what to do, hhhhheeeeeeelllp.

Re: woo hoo new tank
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:14 pm
by streetfighterjeff
oh, and does anyone know where to get bolts with a 1/16th head. reakon the bolts that hold the side skirts/mud flaps on have about a one inch head, so if i want to replace said flaps with brass i'll need teeeeeeny bolts, cheers jeff
Re: woo hoo new tank
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:10 pm
by The Tank Man
Hello there Jeff well I got My small nuts and bolts off eBay ! They are not cheap !! Here's the eBay item number! 140617443523 he's got the nuts as well check out his other items!!!. Or here's a place that is cheaper ! But the shipping costs mite not be! Check this guy out! www. Microfasteners . Com hope that helps you what Tank have you got coming! I'll bet on either a Tiger1 or King Tiger!!

Gary.
Re: woo hoo new tank
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:20 pm
by Saxondog
Their are several post on the running in of the gearboxes, it can be messy and other than the hassle is a good method for smoother running gear and longer life.
http://www.rctankwarfare.co.uk/forums/v ... ing#p69883" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: woo hoo new tank
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:46 am
by The Tank Man
Oh if you are going to upgrade the best thing to get is the Asiatam hull! From welsh dragon! I've got it and it realy turns the tank into a more serous beast! Take a look it's £59.99 but is a must item !! It's got metal suspension arms with torsion beam suspension and an alloy underpan plus a quick releas so you can lift off the top harf of the tank ! To get into it!!

Re: woo hoo new tank
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 4:32 am
by blimp
Nuts 'n bolts

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Re: woo hoo new tank
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 6:29 am
by streetfighterjeff
Cheers guys yeah going to be a tiger 1. got a soft spot for big cats.
Re: woo hoo new tank
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:13 am
by caddyshack
The other thing you may want to get is.. Truning your front room into a battle ground, as its tooo damn cold and wet out side. That tree they drag in this time of year is a good start. But those spot lights those guys have rigged on it may give you away tho

Re: woo hoo new tank
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:17 pm
by streetfighterjeff
too right mate. its baltic outside, mind you not much waqrmer in the house either. hopefully getting the tiger next friday. looking forward to it.
Re: woo hoo new tank
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 9:45 pm
by Saxondog
On the issue of the Asiatam Lower Hull from Welshdragon,great buy. Steve has consistently dropped the price on this hull to be more affordable as production of this piece increased,not all venders have done this. I purchased mine 2 years ago from Steve and it has never failed to perform,and it is solid,very solid. I've added weight,all kinds of metal parts until my Tiger is heavy beast @ 20lbs.
The gearboxes also purchased from Welshdragon are still working perfectly,but I DID RUN THEM IN ALOT. With new motors from Gruapner 400 race series the gearboxes just kept getting smoother and quieter using cam/valve grinding compound.
But the Asiatam hull is the real smart move,it really likes the added weight. This causes the Tiger to drive like a tank. Other have far exceeded my modifications adding better control system,and all kinds of upgrades. But for my first tank to still be running very well and has never thrown a track,or broken any part of the hull really speaks to the durability of this product.
http://www.welshdragonmodels.co.uk/asia ... -512-p.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Don't forget the 10% discount code.