Discussion: Heng Long's 1/16 scale M1A2 Abrams RTR, Upgrade Edition!

[Fhelm]

I am searching for the emergency light and the other accessories. But I cant find them by the spare parts.

[SoCalBobS]

If the things you are looking for are not made by Heng Long, you will have to hunt the internet; eBay & AliExpress to start with. There is a company called Toucan Hobby that carries a lot of stuff, no idea if they are accessible in Europe. Perhaps others here can recommend other sellers.

[Hell On Wheels]

Working on a resin modern TC bust..

Hello,
have you completed your commander figure? if so do you sell them?

[SoCalBobS]

Here's a tidbit of HL info; I'd broken a metal suspension swing arm on my Abrams during a battle. Long story short, the swing arm is the same for the T-34/85! I had a spare; tada, tank repaired.

[Sureshot]

That's good to know Bob. I have an Abrams with a couple of broken arms. Any idea where to buy spare ones?

Steve

[SoCalBobS]

That's good to know Bob. I have an Abrams with a couple of broken arms. Any idea where to buy spare ones?

Steve

You can order just about any spare part from Toucan Hobby direct from their website. Just ask for what you want. Shipping for small parts usually takes no more than 10 days. To make shipping economical, buy more than one! I'm planning on ordering two left and two right arms, for spares.

[Woohoo\o/]

Can someone point me out on where the screws are to remove the upper hull? It’s my friends tank he has the latest version. Thanks in advance.

[keilau]

Can someone point me out on where the screws are to remove the upper hull? It’s my friends tank he has the latest version. Thanks in advance.

I was helped by a picture that tank_me posted awhile back. The 4 holding screws are hidden under some small covers. See the posts at this thread:

https://www.hobbysquawk.com/forum/rc-cars-tanks-trucks-and-more/rc-tanks/422971-working-on-heng-long-1-16-rc-abrams/page2

[Woohoo\o/]

I want to thank you for the link. This helped. My buddy finally was able to get into the tank.

[keilau]

I want to thank you for the link. This helped. My buddy finally was able to get into the tank.

I upgrade the HL Abrams with Heng Xin ball bearing steel gearbox so far. It will be interesting to compare what your friend does.


I received an Abrams with a broken turret. I am still waiting for the replacement to come.

[Woohoo\o/]

Oh he’s not really upgrading anything. He’s just having trouble with the airsoft gun not shooting strong enough.

I used to own the Abrams years ago. I now own the merkava and upgraded to the red 390 motors and the legoDEI ir unit.

what I really want to do is find a way to stabilize the turret with a gyro.