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[Rubicon99]

Taigen / Torro metal M4 Sherman 76mm. This one was a “garage rescue” and has been brought back to better then new running status. Added metal servo recoil, LegoDEI IR receiver base, high powered IR bulb, barrel flash, 6.1S MFU, 9.6v 4000 battery and all new wiring. It also received a freshening up of the paint and weathering while retaining the factory side mud effects.

Note the barrel “flash” photo was of the tank not repainted yet.

[SoCalBobS]

Found this in my Grandpa's effects…we’ll, not really!

[Zippersnapper]

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[ccarley]

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!



Clay

[SoCalBobS]

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!

[Rubicon99]

Tamiya Centurions from the 2022 San Diego “October War” themed IR battles day.

[Rubicon99]

From a 2022 IR tank battle day.

[761st]

My 7 yo tank commander has no mercy. He shot, rammed, and cornered me with no mercy.

[SoCalBobS]

Oops, sorry QB! Thought I’d posted. Yes, those are Value Gear items. Good stuff, highly recommended

[tank_me]

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...

[Rubicon99]

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.

[SoCalBobS]

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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.

[761st]

Rubicon that tank looks so cool! Great resurrection!

[761st]

Excellent build Bob! Looks fantastic!

[Rubicon99]

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.

[DavidN]

[DavidN]

[DavidN]

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.

[DavidN]

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

[SoCalBobS]

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.