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Heng Long T34 build and test review.
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Originally posted by Rubicon99 View Post
Can wait to see what you do with your T34!!!!
On inspecting the tank, I found a broken metal swing arm axle, on the right side. I'll get Toucan to replace it, and I can run it around home with four road wheels on one side, but does anyone know of any spares kicking around San Diego?Twenty six tanks, and not done yet!
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Originally posted by SoCalBobS View Post
I'm planning on Berlin air identification white stripes. That oughta stand out in the field! I do see what others were talking about regarding dry decals. The turret surface is quite rough. I may try some Peddinghaus water slide decals.
On inspecting the tank, I found a broken metal swing arm axle, on the right side. I'll get Toucan to replace it, and I can run it around home with four road wheels on one side, but does anyone know of any spares kicking around San Diego?
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..working on it..
Stock. (broken axle on #4 wheel)
Starting the repaint. Used Tamiya AS-14, USAF Olive Green. Very close, maybe a shade lighter. Gets rid of the black splotches. Painted the treads with some ModelMaster Dark Tan. I'll run it around on cement to rub the brown off the highlights. (New axle, courtesy of a gracious fellow tanker.)
Added the 1945 Air Identification stripes. Fun masking that off! Next step is rust and grime. Can't weather the turret though, since I'm waiting on some Archer transfers.Twenty six tanks, and not done yet!
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I'll admit I was not a big fan of the T34 prior to building one late last year. It IR battles really well, it is not the smoothest running with it loose clunky tracks and it is not the best rough terrain conquering tank, but it does excellent in soft soil, fine sand and light mud driving. Overall the dang thing just runs and runs and run and runs and runs with VERY little maintenance compared to others.
I have lent it out to at least a dozen people to try their first driving experience and battle with. It has never lost a track or failed to put a smile on the first time drivers faces.
I have to say the T34 as earned a soft spot in my heart and I am even looking to add another one or two to the fleet.
From: Instagram @ fsttanks
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Originally posted by SoCalBobS View PostCool! Also, I see a row of tanks in the background. All yours? Is one of them a KV-2? If so tell us more.
The trucks in the lower picture are also made by Heng Long. And are 1/16th scale.
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Originally posted by dai phan View PostHi all
I got mine tonight. Full metal road wheels with the FPV feature. The tank is heavy and feels like my Taigen JS2. I think I made the right choice buying this one. Dai
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Originally posted by Rubicon99 View Post
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Originally posted by oldwolf View Post
They are a great tank, I am very pleased with mine. I hope you have a chance to report on the fpv feature. It is something I have been thinking of adding to my t34.
Ive bought a couple of combo camera transmitter units for tank FPV. They work well, but of course you need goggles or a monitor to receive the images.Twenty six tanks, and not done yet!
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Originally posted by SoCalBobS View Post
I tried the FPV option on my first tank. It relies on WiFi (or Bluetooth?) on an app on your phone. The image was very good, but it froze so often that it was useless for me. Donât know if it was the app or the electronics in the tank.
Ive bought a couple of combo camera transmitter units for tank FPV. They work well, but of course you need goggles or a monitor to receive the images.
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