The Tank Mans Tiger 1 build and mods

[The Tank Man]

Hi guys been busy with my heng long tiger heres some pics of what ive done so far and its got to be running by the 19 of this month for the hyde meet!!

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[The Tank Man]

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[The Tank Man]

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[Saxondog]

Where to begin,first excellent work,really very skilful and it shows! I am very interested in the turret mounting,is this a new design or aftermarket modification or something you have designed and installed?

I learned of a Modification last year from another member,Bubbajoe.And it allows the Turret to rotate and the gun elevation to all be contained in the turret,Also turret removal is simple,just left it off. But their are stability issues and what your doing looks very interesting.

Would you share this design? I may be something other know about but I AM IN THE DARK here in Tennessee,and really not as knowledgeable as many of the members.

the jack block looks great as do the lighting conduits,seems you do have much to complete in 15 days but a fine start is obvious.

[caddyshack]

Hi TM
What a cracking build. Have you any more of the build pic's you haven't posted yet? if you have any more would love to see them.
Keep up the good work

[Saxondog]

Really I second that!

[The Tank Man]

Thanks guys well Blake the turret mod is somthing Ive made as I'm fitting the tamiya turret on it's got a lot wider hole under it ! So to make it fit I cut a plasticard cycle then fitted plasticard strips that run up the sides of the turret. And I've fitted four bearings that you can adjust in and out that run on the sides of the turret. This way it turns in a perfect cycle! The bottom part of the turret simply slides on the platicard ring! I was going to fit bearings on the bottom of the turret but it's pretty smooth as it is! . I'm hopeing buy doing it this way the turret will have no unwanted bounce!! To make it all turn I've fitted a bracket in to the hull that houses two bearings that hould a carbon shaft ! This will have a trex 500 heli gear ring attached. This will be powered buy a geard motor I got off eBay that is super quiet! And will be fitted with a 12tooth pinion from a trex500. I've no need to make the turret lift off easy as I'm using the tamiya turret and the top comes off so you can get to all the electrics ! I can tell you I've had plenty of nites pondering how I could make the tamiya turret fit! One thing I have done is moved the turret ring on the hull 10mm back! As the tamiya turret has the hole in the correct turning place! I've got all the tamiya gun elevation and recoil units to install lots to do!! I have more pics of the build I'll post them on but I'm having a day off today as I was at it last nite till 5.30am!!!! My tank that is lol not the other harf! As she was fast asleep!

[NickDonitz]

Really looking forward to seeing it on 19th

[The Tank Man]

Thanks Nick will be looking forward to meeting u as well! Should be a great day for everyone!

[maxmekker]

i applaud you.

great work