PzKpfw II Ausf L "Luchs"

[SoCalBobS]

Development:

A couple of months ago I'd asked S.K. the 35rc owner if he had any kits in stock. He said no but that he would be making more in a few months and put my name on a list. (NOT a reservation, only a notification list.) Last week I got a notification but by the time I responded (six hours), he'd sold them all! He said he would make some more in a month or so to meet demand.

However, he remembered my name and when a cancellation occurred, he sold me one.

Takeaway? First, the seller seems sincere and conscientious. Second, he produces according to demand. Conclusion? If you want a particular kit not in stock, let him know! In 1/16 scale, he has kits for the M5 Stuart, the Luchs, and used to have one for the 38(T).

I'll post occasionally here and on the RC Tank Warfare forum as I peruse and progress, or if folks have questions.

[SoCalBobS]

Missed the cut. Disappointed, but more kits will be made in a month or so. In it for the long haul.

[DavidN]

I am excited. With this RC Panzer II, my panzer fleet will be complete.

[SoCalBobS]

Got my order in. This should be an interesting thread. There’ll be a lot to learn about conversion and customization techniques from this build.

[DavidN]

35rctank emailed me that the RC kit for the Luchs is in stock. I am a happy RC tank hobbyist.

[DavidN]

35rctank had sent me the email confirming that I am on their mailing list for that kit.

[Rob1970]

Hah! Then I guess I shouldn't mention the Classy Hobby M5 Stuart and the 35rctank conversion, huh?

No, you shouldn't...

Hey, regarding the Renault, there are I think three versions Takom made. One includes a resin French tanker figure. by all means get that one if you can! I realized the differences too late for me. Of course, if you want to sell the figure to me... 😁

I'll keep that in mind. At the moment I am having trouble finding -any- version...

[SoCalBobS]

Dear, dear sweet Bob...
Can you pleeeeease stop coming up with these awesome projects!! I'm already hunting for the Takom Renault...

Rob

Hah! Then I guess I shouldn't mention the Classy Hobby M5 Stuart and the 35rctank conversion, huh? Hey, regarding the Renault, there are I think three versions Takom made. One includes a resin French tanker figure. by all means get that one if you can! I realized the differences too late for me. Of course, if you want to sell the figure to me... 😁



FYI, I assembled a bunch of links.

[Rob1970]

Dear, dear sweet Bob...
Can you pleeeeease stop coming up with these awesome projects!! I'm already hunting for the Takom Renault...

Rob

[SoCalBobS]

Y'all may notice I like to convert tanks from one to the other; Sherman to Lee, Pz IV to StuG IV. I also like to convert display models to radio control. This thread is about the latter.

Classy Hobby makes a Luchs in 1:16 scale. It turns out that a company called "35rctank" has made a conversion kit for this tank in the past; main board, motorization, sound, 20mm auto cannon firing and recoiling and MG firing, for a little over $200. You'll need your own radio equipment. He has stated he will do another production run in the future. He has a Youtube clip of its operation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf_1BN7saN0

Pretty cool! Of course the suspension and tracks of a display kit could be problematical: will it handle motorization? Only way to find out is to get the kit. One thing I've learned about hobbies, if you want something, get it now. If you wait, you'll find it's gone. So I picked up a Luchs. If you search, you can find one for a little over $100, but shop around; there's a grossly wide range of prices out there.



Now construction will have to wait for the conversion kit, but I checked out the track links. They seem suitable; plastic segments with metal pins. I put a few together; tedious but straightforward.

Anyway, I started this thread for an ulterior motive. If anyone else is interested in a project like this, send an email to 35rctank. If he sees interest, he may bump up his schedule!