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Forum: RC Tanks
05-02-2023, 09:06 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

So over time track stretches but also, with this...

So over time track stretches but also, with this tank getting then track perfect tensioned with the active idler but not an adjustable idler has been very tough to do.
I had the right hand side one...
Forum: RC Tanks
09-07-2021, 06:25 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

Garry I gotta tell ya, this tank runs like no...

Garry I gotta tell ya, this tank runs like no other. Its so smooth and soft running it is the most fun to drive tank I have. I drive it and just bout giggle when I do because its so fun to watch...
Forum: RC Tanks
09-06-2021, 07:41 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

https://youtu.be/0zxIH7fgOPE

https://youtu.be/0zxIH7fgOPE
Forum: RC Tanks
09-06-2021, 07:40 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyGD8kUWl-U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyGD8kUWl-U
Forum: RC Tanks
07-11-2019, 06:49 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

So I have an update. I have still been having...

So I have an update.
I have still been having bad issues with the track coming off the sprocket going forward during turns, the track stays in the sprocket and curves downward before if leaves the...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-22-2019, 11:03 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

I have a 21st centrury m5 hidden away that I may...

I have a 21st centrury m5 hidden away that I may convert to an ibu but i just dont have the interest or storage room.

dont worry, i have a couple more super tank build plans in the works that will...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-21-2019, 02:37 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

Hey guys, that awesome “Scale Town” belongs to...

Hey guys, that awesome “Scale Town” belongs to the rc company Pro Line who make Rc truck stuff. Its 1:10scale but close enough for us. We just got to use it exclusive for a hour for our battle demo...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-07-2019, 06:32 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

Finally got my new taigen 65mm shafts made with a...

Finally got my new taigen 65mm shafts made with a henglong flat spot on them, thanks to my good friend and machineist Jerry. Cant wait to get these installed and remove my homemmade extended...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-12-2019, 02:32 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

I finally got around to cutting the molded on...

I finally got around to cutting the molded on fender flaps off and adding another styrene sheet under the fender and let it stick out forward a little for lip to glue the truck inner tube rubber flap...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-02-2019, 07:22 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

Here are the track types left to right. DKLM,...

Here are the track types left to right.
DKLM, henglong plastic, Tamiya. You can see the issues.
...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-31-2019, 01:30 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

Oh thats a good idea but it would take a few...

Oh thats a good idea but it would take a few wraps.
Forum: RC Tanks
01-30-2019, 07:31 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

Its about time for an update to where I am with...

Its about time for an update to where I am with the tracks. In short I have the problem solved. The whole key is tall enough guide teeth, which the Henglong plastic tracks have but the dklm...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-04-2019, 04:29 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

Still fighting track throwing issues. When I...

Still fighting track throwing issues. When I back and turn the first torsion arm wheel comes up over the guide teeth and then the track goes off its normal path and rides up the idler and comes off....
Forum: RC Tanks
12-09-2018, 08:19 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

Well, I have been busy, so I haven't gotten to...

Well, I have been busy, so I haven't gotten to much of an update but now this one isn't good.
I finally settled on a color I thought matched the new color of the vinyl mantlet cover and got it...
Forum: RC Tanks
12-09-2018, 07:57 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

For a tank it I recommended to use a full option...

For a tank it I recommended to use a full option type Tank Control Board. You can get a taigen system if you do not intend to participate in Infra Red battles or desire to build a servo recoil.
The...
Forum: RC Tanks
12-02-2018, 11:46 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

Mantlet cover is finished. ...

Mantlet cover is finished.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1124/kimg2606_51cbeede2fb07d235a47585b5d1f137086581707.jpg...
Forum: RC Tanks
11-29-2018, 02:54 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

Its some type of cloth material they provide. ...

Its some type of cloth material they provide.
There is a material that would work that is used for model train passenger car diaphrams between the cars, but i dont know what its made out of. Some...
Forum: RC Tanks
11-29-2018, 07:41 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

Well just as I threatened to do I cut off the...

Well just as I threatened to do I cut off the printed in lift rings and made new ones that are closer to the the realistic looking ones, not quite but close enough to give the correct shape when...
Forum: RC Tanks
11-27-2018, 10:43 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

The way i dd. Drill in and install 1-1.5mm dia...

The way i dd. Drill in and install 1-1.5mm dia brass rod.
Forum: RC Tanks
11-27-2018, 07:46 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

I sanded down the underside of the glacis and...

I sanded down the underside of the glacis and super glued plexi to it and under the flat top where the driver hatch is. This helped with the warping sag that lifted the front corners up a little. I...
Forum: RC Tanks
11-22-2018, 12:08 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

Today while replacing the recoil servo I noticed...

Today while replacing the recoil servo I noticed the front nose was no longer tight. If you look under the headlights on both sides there is gap between the hulls. I suspect that after two hours in...
Forum: RC Tanks
11-19-2018, 07:23 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

Nope. The barrel goes up and down and the turret...

Nope. The barrel goes up and down and the turret turns, the only thing different is the coupola works. I took two videos before and they didn't come out well so I deleted them. Im not very good...
Forum: RC Tanks
11-18-2018, 07:08 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

We had a fun run today and only two of us showed...

We had a fun run today and only two of us showed up. We have breakfast first at Dennys then migrate to the battlefield after. We don't take any props or popups or tables, just a tank or two from the...
Forum: RC Tanks
11-17-2018, 11:44 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

So, I sent some photos to my old Sergeant Major...

So, I sent some photos to my old Sergeant Major that was in the Armor unit in his early days in the 80s and he told me great work, but all our a3s in the guard were just green lol. At least in the...
Forum: RC Tanks
11-15-2018, 09:10 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,354
Posted By RichJohnson

Thanks guys, the paint job took 50 hours to do. ...

Thanks guys, the paint job took 50 hours to do. Totally insane work. I didn't even work on the tank for a week after I finished it I didn't want to deal with it I needed a break.
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