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  • Meter Rat
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    Originally posted by MrChef View Post
    Nice Leo FSA! When I make the jump to a MBT the Leo is my go to.
    Come over to the dark side. Challenger, you must buy.

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  • Meter Rat
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    Originally posted by FullySemiAutomatic View Post
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    HL Leopard 2a6, Opened up the range finder and added windows with translucent film.
    Very nice, I likee and wantee. It needs some weathering and some outdoor photos.

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  • MrChef
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    Nice Leo FSA! When I make the jump to a MBT the Leo is my go to.

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  • Jaf412
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    Trying,and failing miserably to post pics.Any tips?🇧🇴
    Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.

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  • FullySemiAutomatic
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    HL Leopard 2a6, Opened up the range finder and added windows with translucent film.

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  • ezmoneychuck
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    Very Nice!

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  • Scott Larkins
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    Finally, mostly finished my T26E3 Pershing tank. Still have to burnish the metal tracks. Burnishing fluid has been ordered. Made a few modifications to my model; like drilling out the 50 cal. turret gun barrel, drilled out the shell door hinge pin, drilled out the two engine pull pieces on the side of the turret, added a central wall to the side turret storage bin and tie-off handles, added the horn to the right fender even though the kit didn't come with one. Added straps to the back where the med kit and extra fuel can are; and added ropes to the side of the side storage bins because how else are you going to keep the extra storage cans on the side of those bins. Plus, I repainted the entire tank. Used one color for the tank and a little darker color for the engine doors, to simulate oil, grease and exhaust weathering. Pretty happy with how it came out for my first R/C tank model

    Attached Files

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  • Meter Rat
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    New board installed in the Challenger.

    Upgraded to a new TK7.1 at the same time. Impressed with the new auto load setting.

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  • Meter Rat
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    Ten minute drive across the the old golf course.

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  • skyowa
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    Moving pictures...

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  • LittleRic
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    Henglong m1a2 abrams metal tracks tk7.0
    Attached Files

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  • LittleRic
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    Originally posted by Meter Rat View Post
    You could try borrowing a hair dryer and heating the side armour and gently bending away. Me, personally, I don’t worry about it.
    Ok thx

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  • Meter Rat
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    You could try borrowing a hair dryer and heating the side armour and gently bending away. Me, personally, I don’t worry about it. Partly because I haven’t had a good look yet, and this is for the next rebuild.

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  • LittleRic
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    Originally posted by Meter Rat View Post

    As do mine. They are not the most precise engineering miracles. Mine get exaggerated when the pins start to walk out, and brings it to a grinding halt. Click image for larger version Name:	2ECE8BF6-A7D6-4E59-8954-F063E83516F8.jpg Views:	0 Size:	61.9 KB ID:	395324 Click image for larger version Name:	53873BD8-BDEE-4F91-9EC8-FC1A011E81AA.jpg Views:	0 Size:	71.7 KB ID:	395325
    You may find, it’s not the tracks, but the side armour that is slightly warped inwards. Mine does not sit at 90% to a flat surface. I widna fesh ower it.
    So there's nothing we can do...

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  • Meter Rat
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    Originally posted by TheCoastalGhost View Post
    Some patrol shots:

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    Rolling through wintery desert terrain:

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    Ambush positions:

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    Working a ridgeline:

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    Build:

    -Custom "Stormy Coast" camo scheme.
    -Re-routed smoker to the correct exhaust pipes on the engine deck.
    -LOTS of stowage. Tin foil actually works great for tarp material because it molds to different shapes easily. Stowage on sides of turret, fenders, and rear engine deck.
    -Extra idler wheels chained to rear fender and stowed on front fender. Extra fuel tanks chained down to rear fender.
    -Extra track links chained to turret.
    -Heavy gun tube camo net strapped to gun tube.
    -3D printed spotlight attached to mantlet and wired to taillight port on the TK-7 board.
    -Extra commander's machine gun mounted to turret roof in front of commander's hatch. Extra periscope added to turret roof. 3D printed auto sentry gun added to turret roof.
    -Camo net attached to engine deck. Potato and onion bags work great for improv camo nets.

    Normally I would heavily weather these two with oil washes and Tamiya detailing kits, but I plan on driving them a lot and I think the dust and natural grime from the desert will do it for me.

    That's the build, and again here's a bit of fictional background for the KV-2M

    Background: The KV-2M is a heavy hitter. Designed to platoon with its counterpart, the M4A3EX Sherman X, it is a slugger of a heavy tank, and staring down its 152mm durp gun means certain death if not immediate vaporization from its HE rounds. The vehicle is fast enough for its size and weight due to the large drive sprockets, highly reliable with maintenance, and plows through soft terrain with ease thanks to its wide tracks. The KV-2M will take a mid-battle position in coordination with its platoon mate, and while the Sherman X snipes at the enemy to distract and confuse them, the KV-2M takes advantage of every opportunity and uses that 152mm to take humongous meaty chunks out of enemy vehicles. Do not mess with these two, especially when they are working as a team. You'll be headed for the scrap heap in seconds. ​​
    Superb, fictional winter camouflage, and back story.

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  • Meter Rat
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    Originally posted by LittleRic View Post
    M1a2 abramsI have a problem with my tank tracks are scratching on the panels on the side for some reason i am also able to push them to the inside or towards the panel's with my hands
    As do mine. They are not the most precise engineering miracles. Mine get exaggerated when the pins start to walk out, and brings it to a grinding halt. Click image for larger version  Name:	2ECE8BF6-A7D6-4E59-8954-F063E83516F8.jpg Views:	0 Size:	61.9 KB ID:	395324 Click image for larger version  Name:	53873BD8-BDEE-4F91-9EC8-FC1A011E81AA.jpg Views:	0 Size:	71.7 KB ID:	395325
    You may find, it’s not the tracks, but the side armour that is slightly warped inwards. Mine does not sit at 90% to a flat surface. I widna fesh ower it.

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  • LittleRic
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    M1a2 abramsI have a problem with my tank tracks are scratching on the panels on the side for some reason i am also able to push them to the inside or towards the panel's with my hands

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  • Rubicon99
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    Have not had this T34 out for a while. Been sitting waiting for new electronics. Drives even better now then before.

    Desert theme T34/85. Photos are video screen shots from a short video now up on my Instagram @ Fsttanks
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  • TheCoastalGhost
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    Some patrol shots:

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    Rolling through wintery desert terrain:

    Click image for larger version  Name:	53F1499E-790D-437E-8F2B-B5F46F657F1F.jpg Views:	0 Size:	351.1 KB ID:	395237
    Ambush positions:

    Click image for larger version  Name:	D0E11E0B-3211-4AEC-A1A5-FBD427EACD43.jpg Views:	0 Size:	271.4 KB ID:	395238​​Click image for larger version  Name:	2A43D9C6-269F-4F82-8041-431CE7C21BA3.jpg Views:	0 Size:	258.6 KB ID:	395239

    Working a ridgeline:

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    Build:

    -Custom "Stormy Coast" camo scheme.
    -Re-routed smoker to the correct exhaust pipes on the engine deck.
    -LOTS of stowage. Tin foil actually works great for tarp material because it molds to different shapes easily. Stowage on sides of turret, fenders, and rear engine deck.
    -Extra idler wheels chained to rear fender and stowed on front fender. Extra fuel tanks chained down to rear fender.
    -Extra track links chained to turret.
    -Heavy gun tube camo net strapped to gun tube.
    -3D printed spotlight attached to mantlet and wired to taillight port on the TK-7 board.
    -Extra commander's machine gun mounted to turret roof in front of commander's hatch. Extra periscope added to turret roof. 3D printed auto sentry gun added to turret roof.
    -Camo net attached to engine deck. Potato and onion bags work great for improv camo nets.

    Normally I would heavily weather these two with oil washes and Tamiya detailing kits, but I plan on driving them a lot and I think the dust and natural grime from the desert will do it for me.

    That's the build, and again here's a bit of fictional background for the KV-2M

    Background: The KV-2M is a heavy hitter. Designed to platoon with its counterpart, the M4A3EX Sherman X, it is a slugger of a heavy tank, and staring down its 152mm durp gun means certain death if not immediate vaporization from its HE rounds. The vehicle is fast enough for its size and weight due to the large drive sprockets, highly reliable with maintenance, and plows through soft terrain with ease thanks to its wide tracks. The KV-2M will take a mid-battle position in coordination with its platoon mate, and while the Sherman X snipes at the enemy to distract and confuse them, the KV-2M takes advantage of every opportunity and uses that 152mm to take humongous meaty chunks out of enemy vehicles. Do not mess with these two, especially when they are working as a team. You'll be headed for the scrap heap in seconds. ​​

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  • TheCoastalGhost
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    My KV-2 fictional build is finished. I call it the KV-2M, M standing for "modified".

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    Now with the Sherman X:

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