Post Your Pictures: RC Tank Gallery

[Panzermechaniker]

That last picture of the ass end of the M60 between the buildings looks very real

[SoCalBobS]

To those who say "I'll just get one tank", be forewarned!

[RichJohnson]

That tank just looks so bad ass!

[Rubicon99]

TongDe M60A3 in IDF Magach 6B theme at the January 2024
LA Tank Clubs IR battle day.

[Meter Rat]

That camouflage just looks so right on an M60👍👍

And effective.

[Rubicon99]

TD M60a3 all decked out with my accessories that I market for detailing and upgrading these tanks.
The newest item is the scale VRC-12 radio series antenna and soon the sprocket hub caps. The antennas are $20 pre 1991 VRC-12 radios and post 1991 Sincgars radios and IDF radios(same antenna) http://www.richardsjohnson.net/id28.html

Or google Rich Johnson Models N Stuff if the link gives you some weird problem or security warning, (which is false, my site is fine.)

That camouflage just looks so right on an M60👍👍

[Meter Rat]

I know, I know I wanted More snow in the pics Too!😋

If I send them, you're payin postage and they want to fly First class. That means on my lap in First class... But then I'll just have to wipe off all the whitewash and replace it with an over abundance of rainy streaks and wet spots.

🤣🤣🤣
You wouldn’t need to do anything of the sort. I would jus leave them out side for two day and weather then naturally.

[RichJohnson]

TD M60a3 all decked out with my accessories that I market for detailing and upgrading these tanks.
The newest item is the scale VRC-12 radio series antenna and soon the sprocket hub caps. The antennas are $20 pre 1991 VRC-12 radios and post 1991 Sincgars radios and IDF radios(same antenna) http://www.richardsjohnson.net/id28.html

Or google Rich Johnson Models N Stuff if the link gives you some weird problem or security warning, (which is false, my site is fine.)

[MrChef]

Terrible photos, just terrible. 🤣🤣🤣 I think you should send your tanks to me, instead of allowing them to languish in that there up state New York.

I know, I know I wanted More snow in the pics Too!😋

If I send them, you're payin postage and they want to fly First class. That means on my lap in First class... But then I'll just have to wipe off all the whitewash and replace it with an over abundance of rainy streaks and wet spots.

[Meter Rat]

Terrible photos, just terrible. 🤣🤣🤣 I think you should send your tanks to me, instead of allowing them to languish in that there up state New York.

[MrChef]

They look great. I've never attempted a winter whitewash. What did you use? With Tamiya lacquer spray bombs you can't really use the hairspray method

Thank you.

The KV-1 I did first, last winter. I got the tank with the intention of trying a winter whitewash. I did the hairspray chipping technique, but I hand brushed diluted Tamiya XF White. It worked well. I followed tutorial videos on YouTube for this process.

The T-34 I did a few weeks ago. I am using it as a test mule for my winter Tiger project. I again used the hairspray technique but it doesn't behave the same since I used Ammo/Mig "Washable White" for camouflage. The hairspray really isn't necessary with the washable white. I used it as a guarantee that the white would come off since it was my first time using this product.

The KV-1 I intend to keep this way. The T-34 I had already decided that I wanted to refit and repaint this spring.

The Ammo/Mig washable white is a cool medium to play with and learn. It is easily manipulated when I got the hang of how it worked, reacted and looked. I experienced several days after applying it able to reactivate it with just warm tap water and a brush or sponge. It does eventually dry to a point that it is not able to be manipulated. It is very important to note that I applied a Matte clear coat to the tank after the white before any subsequent weathering.

[Panzermechaniker]

They look great. I've never attempted a winter whitewash. What did you use? With Tamiya lacquer spray bombs you can't really use the hairspray method

[MrChef]

[Meter Rat]

Some lovely pictures and models.

[MrChef]

Very nice work cmdr!

[cmdrcody]

My HL Merkava MK IV ready for battle with the HL TK7.1 electronic system installed for servo operations.
Click on this to see the upgrades that were installed: https://www.hobbysquawk.com/forum/rc...rsion-to-tk7-1

[Rubicon99]

IDF Magach 6B on new sections of battle field hill/tunnel. The 6B was used for testing the firing positions even though they were optimized for smaller tanks.

Last photo is of the tunnel. Had to enlarge it from my original plan at the request of a few local clubs to ensure those tanks built with antennas would not get damaged.

[MrChef]

Thank you! I don't really know what inspired me regarding that lol. I guess WW2 battleship camo looks somewhat similar...

https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/the-rise-and-fall-of-dazzle-camouflage/

[TheCoastalGhost]

Loving this unique cammo you have here.

Thank you! I don't really know what inspired me regarding that lol. I guess WW2 battleship camo looks somewhat similar...

[Chris curran]

A couple shots of the Sherman X on patrol.





-3D printed heavy gun mantlet
-3D printed rear bustle on turret
-3D printed 60mm HVMC (Hyper Velocity Main Cannon) smoothbore barrel. Lore says: capable of firing HEAT, AP (armor piercing), APCR, and rockets (HESH rounds?)
-3D printed early-style roadwheels with twin ball bearings in each. Made to last many, many patrols.
-Mato T49 steel forged tracks with sprockets and idlers. I absolutely love how super heavy duty these tracks are. Thanks Forgebear!
-Custom "Stormy Coast" camo scheme, meant for beach assault.
-3D printed oil jugs on the back, 3D printed stowage on the sides.
-3D printed searchlight. I wired the searchlight to the original taillight connector on the TK7 board, and wired the taillights to one of the many extra LED ports the TK7 has, so I can control the searchlight separately.
-Handmade netted stowage
-Modified turret ring gear to allow 360 degree rotation
-Relocated the on/off switch to behind and underneath the rear deck, between the idler wheels and hidden so you can't see it, because when the turret is facing straight, the driver's hatch where the switch used to be is blocked by the new mantlet.

And that's the build.

Fictional design obviously. This tank is meant to platoon with the KV-2, which I'll show you pics of later, and which is the next build.

Fictional Background: The M4A3EX aka "Sherman X" is a sniper tank. It uses its powerful searchlight and smoothbore hyper-velocity main gun to pinpoint targets and destroy them quickly using a wide range of ammunition. It has high mobility and can attack silently and quickly. It has poor hull armor so the ideal situation for this tank is a hull-down position with only the thick welded mantlet exposed to enemy vehicles. The Sherman X performs best in stormy or after-dark cover, and is not a vehicle to be underestimated. If you see a Sherman X, be assured it has already seen you. And you only have seconds to escape.

Loving this unique cammo you have here.