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

[Studiocat13]

Welcome Studiocat13.

Great Job! Thank you for sharing...

Did you seal the battery box somehow to prevent any possible water from damaging the cotton for the speaker? Did you separate the speaker/cotton from the battery/wires? I like your mod for slowing down the turret speed.

I like my Panther G quite a bit although I haven't done much modding besides adding metal road wheels and paint and weathering.

Good stuff, keep it up!

Chef

Thanks Chef, Its coming along ! As for the battery box, I just have some foam weather stripping on the door currently but after I am satisfied with everything I plan to completely seal the door with silicone. With the speaker being low voltage, there is no real need to separate the speaker wires from the cotton filling and the battery leads have been relocated to the inside of the hull. And yes, the turret speed mod worked out quite well ! Would love to see some pics of your tank when possible.

Thanks again !

[tank_me]

I like the use of the battery box for the speaker. I usually end up cutting the battery box out and creating my own speaker box, but in a pinch that way would be quicker.

On the gearbox issues I would replace them both at the same time personally as then it mitigates any chance that there are differences in the gearboxes causing the tank to pull to one side or the other when driving straight. I would use the old gearboxes for spare parts. I guess it's all up to you though. You could also put the old ones up on Ebay as "Broken for parts only" and recoup some of your money as long as you remember shipping and Ebay fees are high these days.

Derek

[MrChef]

Welcome Studiocat13.

Great Job! Thank you for sharing...

Did you seal the battery box somehow to prevent any possible water from damaging the cotton for the speaker? Did you separate the speaker/cotton from the battery/wires? I like your mod for slowing down the turret speed.

I like my Panther G quite a bit although I haven't done much modding besides adding metal road wheels and paint and weathering.

Good stuff, keep it up!

Chef

[Studiocat13]

Just purchased this new Heng Long Panther G Professional Edition Tank from Motion RC and wanted to share my upgrade process as it may help others. This is my first RC Tank so please feel free to offer any suggestions or helpful comments...Thanks !

[dai phan]

That is a older 5.3 standard steel gearbox. I like those better then the new 6.0 standard steel gearboxes. They are IMO just as tough, a bit quieter and smoother. The difference is the steel gears have a black coat and are cut with slightly cleaner hence they seem to run smother. I would by the 5.3 steal gearboxes over the 6.0 any day.

I replaced the gear box and the tank runs fine. I had to reverse the red/black connections to get the right control. You are right, the 5.3 gear box looks more refined than the 6.0 version. The latter looks crude while the former looks to be better quality. Dai

[dai phan]

I would just cut the ones you have now off and then splice them onto the new motor wires. Same amount of work but no further out of pocket cost.

That is what I will do since cannot use the old motor anymore. Dai

[Rubicon99]

I was told the 5.3 wires need to be changed. So this is what I need? 4 mm male ? Dai

I would just cut the ones you have now off and then splice them onto the new motor wires. Same amount of work but no further out of pocket cost.

[dai phan]

That’s up to you. Personally I would leave it. “ If it ain’t broke don’t fix it “ kinda thing.

I was told the 5.3 wires need to be changed. So this is what I need? 4 mm male ? Dai

[Rubicon99]

Great! Do I need to replace the other motor that is working as well ? Dai

That’s up to you. Personally I would leave it. “ If it ain’t broke don’t fix it “ kinda thing.

[dai phan]

When the 6.0 tanks came out HL changed the type on steal used for the gears and dropped the black finish that’s all.

Great! Do I need to replace the other motor that is working as well ? Dai

[Rubicon99]

I didn't know gear box have different versions. Will this gear work with my 6.0 board and do I have to exchange out the left (working) box as well ? Dai

When the 6.0 tanks came out HL changed the type on steal used for the gears and dropped the black finish that’s all.

[dai phan]

That is a older 5.3 standard steel gearbox. I like those better then the new 6.0 standard steel gearboxes. They are IMO just as tough, a bit quieter and smoother. The difference is the steel gears have a black coat and are cut with slightly cleaner hence they seem to run smother. I would by the 5.3 steal gearboxes over the 6.0 any day.

I didn't know gear box have different versions. Will this gear work with my 6.0 board and do I have to exchange out the left (working) box as well ? Dai

[Rubicon99]

this is what I ordered...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Stock-He...53.m2749.l2649

That is a older 5.3 standard steel gearbox. I like those better then the new 6.0 standard steel gearboxes. They are IMO just as tough, a bit quieter and smoother. The difference is the steel gears have a black coat and are cut with slightly cleaner hence they seem to run smother. I would by the 5.3 steal gearboxes over the 6.0 any day.

[dai phan]

Low profile will work.

this is what I ordered...

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.

[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

[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?

[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]

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

[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.