Discussion Thread: Heng Long 1/16 Scale "Panther G" German WW2 Tank

[dai phan]

If the drive is not working on one side but you hear the motor running, you may have the same problem I had with one of my tanks. The shaft for one of the gears came out, and allowed a gear to fall out of the gearbox on one side. It happened two times, I developed a simple repair if that is the problem. You will need to open up the tank to check for this.

I did. I even remove the screw then tightened. No go. Dai

[dai phan]

I got the turret working by connecting the turret motor to the CN3. Some how it got messed up but worked before? The right motor is turning but the shaft connecting to the front wheel does NOT turn. Do I need to remove the tracks and the front gear? Dai

[dai phan]

This is the problem. The gears turn but the shaft does not turn. It is stripped? II may be ahead of myself but if I need a new right gear box, might as well upgrade the whole set of gears. What do you suggest that drops right in w/o additional things like cooling fan ? Dai

[dai phan]

I remove the right driving wheel and the motor. I see the shaft is now turning with the gears so the issue could be either the connection between the shaft/driving wheel or the gear of the shaft to the motor is stripped does not allow enough torque to drive the sprocket. Dai

[dai phan]

The driving wheel turns but not with the track on. What is the problem? Thanks Dai

[dai phan]

I spoke to Toucan and the right gear box is damaged. They will send replacement but I would like to upgrade with after market parts so I can see a difference. How about this one ? Thanks Dai

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Steel-3-1-Gearbox-with-bearing-for-1-16-Henglong-Jagdpanther-Panther-G-Kingtiger/161912951386?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144

[Rubicon99]

I spoke to Toucan and the right gear box is damaged. They will send replacement but I would like to upgrade with after market parts so I can see a difference. How about this one ? Thanks Dai

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Steel-3-1-Gearbox-with-bearing-for-1-16-Henglong-Jagdpanther-Panther-G-Kingtiger/161912951386?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144

That is a very slow gearbox “5:1” ratio. Stock HL gearboxes are “3:1”. It is mostly used in tanks to represent heavy slow speed handling characteristics. It is smooth running but can be more noisy then stock.

Overall it have its place most in WWII tanks.

[dai phan]

That is a very slow gearbox “5:1” ratio. Stock HL gearboxes are “3:1”. It is mostly used in tanks to represent heavy slow speed handling characteristics. It is smooth running but can be more noisy then stock.

Overall it have its place most in WWII tanks.

it is 3.1 as advertised. Thoughts? Dai

[Rubicon99]

it is 3.1 as advertised. Thoughts? Dai

Based on the photo their products description is wrong. I have two of those they are NOT 3:1.

[dai phan]

Based on the photo their products description is wrong. I have two of those they are NOT 3:1.

What do you suggest for a drop in upgrade? Dai

[Rubicon99]

What do you suggest for a drop in upgrade? Dai

A solid upgrade gearbox is a Taigen 3:1 or HL Red frame gearbox. The Taigen shafts are very tight fitting with the HL sprockets and most all the time need to be filed/sanded down just a bit to fit cleanly.

[CorpseGuard]

Hey Guys.
I hope you could help. I bought this tank for my dad.yesterday he called me and said that the tank doesn't work again. It's doesn't make anything just beeps sometimes. No lights and nothing is moving. Battery's are fully charged and battery's in the remote are new. Don't have more Infos. From my airplanes I thought the esc was not working but the tank doesn't do anything and the lights are off. So I think there is a bigger problem.

He lives 200km away from me. So I can't help him and check the tank.

[dai phan]

Hey Guys.
I hope you could help. I bought this tank for my dad.yesterday he called me and said that the tank doesn't work again. It's doesn't make anything just beeps sometimes. No lights and nothing is moving. Battery's are fully charged and battery's in the remote are new. Don't have more Infos. From my airplanes I thought the esc was not working but the tank doesn't do anything and the lights are off. So I think there is a bigger problem.

He lives 200km away from me. So I can't help him and check the tank.

Contact the seller and reported the problem. I bought the first tank from Amazon and the last 5 from Toucan. Godfrey from Toucan is a very helpful guy and goes out of his way to make sure your complaints are addressed. You need to open the tank and see if the connection of the battery to the main board is disconnected. If you are into R/C tank, tinkering is a MUST. Dai

[dai phan]

A solid upgrade gearbox is a Taigen 3:1 or HL Red frame gearbox. The Taigen shafts are very tight fitting with the HL sprockets and most all the time need to be filed/sanded down just a bit to fit cleanly.

HL does make many red frame gear boxes called "ultimate gear box". However it does not make for the Panther G (3879). Dai

[CorpseGuard]

dai phan Yeah if I had this tank next to me I would do that. Bought it motionrc and opened a ticket righ now. My Father didn't want to open the tank by himself.
Thx for your help.

[dai phan]

dai phan Yeah if I had this tank next to me I would do that. Bought it motionrc and opened a ticket righ now. My Father didn't want to open the tank by himself.
Thx for your help.

MRC support is first rate. Nowadays companies with better customer service win ! MRC will get it running in no time. Dai

[Rubicon99]

HL does make many red frame gear boxes called "ultimate gear box". However it does not make for the Panther G (3879). Dai

Yes they do. You have to know if your tank has a 49mm or 58/59mm shaft and is it a High/Low or Mid//Low motor mount. The “ultimate” are made in all these sizes.

[dai phan]

Yes they do. You have to know if your tank has a 49mm or 58/59mm shaft and is it a High/Low or Mid//Low motor mount. The “ultimate” are made in all these sizes.

How do I find out what the specs are on my tank?

[dai phan]

I bought this to replace my defective gear box while waiting for replacement from China that could take 1.5 months as advised. It says 59 mm for the 3879 ( Panther G) but low high profile I do not know. If you can link me a product for my Panther G, I would appreciate it. Dai

https://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Stock-Henglong-M-L-59mm-Steel-Gearbox-For-1-16-Tank-3869-3879-3888-3888A-3938/224154170998?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

[Rubicon99]

I bought this to replace my defective gear box while waiting for replacement from China that could take 1.5 months as advised. It says 59 mm for the 3879 ( Panther G) but low high profile I do not know. If you can link me a product for my Panther G, I would appreciate it. Dai

Low profile will work.