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  • Even the color on those tracks match with the camouflage of your tank. So nice .
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    • Originally posted by Rubicon99 View Post
      “War Pony” is finished and ready to hunt.....
      After a break to refill the toy fund, War Pony will have a buddy! I used my previous Sherman for the Wolverine, and one can't not have a Sherman! It'll be a "T23 for me"!

      The more screws it takes to reassemble a tank, the more likely it is you left something out!

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      • Originally posted by SoCalBobS View Post

        After a break to refill the toy fund, War Pony will have a buddy! I used my previous Sherman for the Wolverine, and one can't not have a Sherman! It'll be a "T23 for me"!
        👍👍

        The DKLM T23 turret is a good turret and easy to install. It needs to have the barrel shortened just a little to be more correct looking but not much otherwise.

        Bob I am sure you know most of this but for others reading this, I recommend getting a 7.1 system to be able to “shoot on the move” and have turret servo functions (7.1 doesn’t need to stop to shoot like the 6.1). Also a servo reverse harness/link for the recoil servo is needed(HL transmitters don’t have servo reverse capabilities). For some reason HL 6.1/7.1 systems work that one servo in reverse...LOL

        Mine is running on a 6.1, but I will be swapping it out for a 7.1 to get the “shoot on the move” feature. Much smoother battling action with that feature.

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        • Thanks for the info! I do have a couple 7.1s enroute. I negotiated Toucan for 2 @ $73 each. It’ll be a while before I get the turret, and I’ll ask your advice once I have it. I may have a servo reverser in my clutter too.
          The more screws it takes to reassemble a tank, the more likely it is you left something out!

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          • I bought this tank from a local seller for $25.

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            • I put in the HL board and a few other items. It is now ready for IR battle. I call it "Leopabrams" :-) It still needs a little bit more work.

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                  • Originally posted by DavidN View Post
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                    You did a good job rehabilitating it. The combination has been done a lot, but I have not see one painted to match and complete the overall look.

                    Another good look with the Leopard 2 lower hull is using the Challenger 2 turret. It looks convincing like an Italian C2 MBT.

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                    • Excellent build Bob! Looks fantastic!

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                      • Rubicon that tank looks so cool! Great resurrection!

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                        • Originally posted by Rubicon99 View Post

                          👍👍

                          The DKLM T23 turret is a good turret and easy to install. It needs to have the barrel shortened just a little to be more correct looking but not much otherwise.

                          Bob I am sure you know most of this but for others reading this, I recommend getting a 7.1 system to be able to “shoot on the move” and have turret servo functions (7.1 doesn’t need to stop to shoot like the 6.1). Also a servo reverse harness/link for the recoil servo is needed(HL transmitters don’t have servo reverse capabilities). For some reason HL 6.1/7.1 systems work that one servo in reverse...LOL

                          Mine is running on a 6.1, but I will be swapping it out for a 7.1 to get the “shoot on the move” feature. Much smoother battling action with that feature.
                          I hear tell you reinforced the barrel with a metal tube to eliminate heat droop. What size, and brass or? Thanks.
                          The more screws it takes to reassemble a tank, the more likely it is you left something out!

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                          • Originally posted by SoCalBobS View Post

                            I hear tell you reinforced the barrel with a metal tube to eliminate heat droop. What size, and brass or? Thanks.
                            Long answer I will PM you.

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                            • Originally posted by quitcherbitchen View Post
                              Very Nice Bob. Are the tarps made by you?
                              They look like Value Gear tarps to my eye as I have some of the Value Gear stuff...

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                              • Oops, sorry QB! Thought I’d posted. Yes, those are Value Gear items. Good stuff, highly recommended
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                                • My 7 yo tank commander has no mercy. He shot, rammed, and cornered me with no mercy.

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                                  • From a 2022 IR tank battle day.
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                                    • Tamiya Centurions from the 2022 San Diego “October War” themed IR battles day. Click image for larger version

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                                      • Taking some of my tanks out for some exercise...



                                        You may notice that when one tank fired, two others reacted as receiving hits even though the firing barrel wasn't pointed at them. There was a window behind the camera that bounced the IR beam back!
                                        The more screws it takes to reassemble a tank, the more likely it is you left something out!

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                                        • Brought the Sherman out to the flying field today for a photo op with some warbirds. Some of my fellow pilots got a kick out of seeing the Sherman (one noted he was in Korea as an armored vehicle mechanic) and were surprised that it was not a static model but RC. I didn't bring any ammunition though for a good demonstration! Click image for larger version

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