Russian T-35A

[SoCalBobS]

Here's a teaser. This photo is of the four sections that make up the hull. Shows the overall length. I put my PzKpfw 1B in the shot for size comparison. They were contemporaries!

[Nfafan]

Wow, what a project! This will be awesome when you get a rolling prototype! Will make a great “early” Barbarossa opponent to the H-L Pzkw IIIs and IVs, please keep us updated!

[SoCalBobS]

Hey guys, gonna need some help for this thread. Member Gringotuerto and I are going to try to build a 3D printed Russian T-35A five turreted tank. The 3D files are on Thingiverse. G knows printing, and I am going to contribute the mechanical and electronic components. So far, all I've done is play with Heng Long innards.

The tank's drive and main turret would be stick driven, with servos running rotation and gun control. The secondary turrets would have servo rotation. Tertiary turrets would be cosmetic (maybe flashing LEDs for MGs!)

I'm looking for recommendations for the following:

A transmitter - I've seen the Flysky i6/10S (or whatever it's called) and I could use its control inputs. Sticks for movement and main turret control. Roller wheels for secondary turret rotation. The Tx comes with a receiver that can control 10 functions.

A MFU. The TK-40, if it can handle the above.

A premium gearbox and motors. The original builder used a KV box, but said it was geared too high and stalled in turns. I'm thinking that we'd be using a higher voltage than HL stock to overcome some stalling, along with lower gearing and metal gears. Desirable that external dimensions are the same, as the tank was designed for that.

So, I'm open to everyone's suggestions, recommendations and opinions.