Recently I’ve been well over satisfied with my HL Panther G, only downside is the it’s a 1/16 scale which isn’t exactly a downside more like a hassle as I would like to be able to tackle smaller everyday objects with one that is much smaller than a 1/16. Any tips, guides, or materials I would need to get started? I know I need a motor, gearbox, metal hexagonal shaft, metal or plastic rods(for torsion suspension), receiver, and servo for the turret, one of the more pressing problems would be which receiver to buy and how to program it to independent driving. I would specifically love if there was a guide out there going in depth on converting a 1/35 RFM model and while there is some they aren’t exactly what I’m looking for. Thank you.
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Look at Heng Long's 1/30 and 1/24 scale r/c tanks. For $50 you get an MFU, battery, speaker, gearboxes, turret traverse, lights & transmitter. You'll have to adapt the gearboxes to the sprocket wheels. Read my thread:
Fuchstraumer, UltraVargen, you guys are evil! Tempting me to do a Panzer 1B. I'd contemplated trying offerings from Ludwig, but the prices drove me off. When Fuchstraumer reminded me about the Takom 1/16 static kit, my mind began percolating. First I saw a Youtube assembly video by Andy of Andy's Hobby Headquarters. By the way,
Of course there are other ways, this is just mine.Twenty six tanks, and not done yet!
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Originally posted by SoCalBobS View PostLook at Heng Long's 1/30 and 1/24 scale r/c tanks. For $50 you get an MFU, battery, speaker, gearboxes, turret traverse, lights & transmitter. You'll have to adapt the gearboxes to the sprocket wheels. Read my thread:
Fuchstraumer, UltraVargen, you guys are evil! Tempting me to do a Panzer 1B. I'd contemplated trying offerings from Ludwig, but the prices drove me off. When Fuchstraumer reminded me about the Takom 1/16 static kit, my mind began percolating. First I saw a Youtube assembly video by Andy of Andy's Hobby Headquarters. By the way,
Of course there are other ways, this is just mine.
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I would get a soldering iron while owning any RC tank as wire and connector repairs are pretty common. You don't need a Hakko station like mine:
https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FX888D-...7-93deae8f9840
You can find much cheaper options, but since I end up soldering a lot I bought the Hakko. It heats up in like 30 seconds where cheaper ones take minutes.
Tip Tinner products really make breaking in a new soldering tip take seconds and waste a lot less solder.
https://www.amazon.com/Thermaltronic...dDbGljaz10cnVl
For electronics you want 60/40 solder:
https://www.amazon.com/SONEAK-Solder...NrPXRydWU&th=1
Flux is your friend. I prefer liquid flux as it's easier to use in general. Just don't get it on stuff as it can be a sticky mess. Cleans up with isopropyl alcohol.
https://www.amazon.com/2x50ml-KESTER...l%2C109&sr=1-8
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Originally posted by SoCalBobS View PostLook at Heng Long's 1/30 and 1/24 scale r/c tanks. For $50 you get an MFU, battery, speaker, gearboxes, turret traverse, lights & transmitter. You'll have to adapt the gearboxes to the sprocket wheels. Read my thread:
Fuchstraumer, UltraVargen, you guys are evil! Tempting me to do a Panzer 1B. I'd contemplated trying offerings from Ludwig, but the prices drove me off. When Fuchstraumer reminded me about the Takom 1/16 static kit, my mind began percolating. First I saw a Youtube assembly video by Andy of Andy's Hobby Headquarters. By the way,
Of course there are other ways, this is just mine.
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No clue, don't know your transmitter. What board are you planning to use to control your movement and steering? Are you going to rotate the turret with a servo or motors? Do you have a ring gear for them to move the turret? Are you not going to have a speaker for sound? Where will the sound file come from? How will you power the lights you install?
Buy the HL tank.Twenty six tanks, and not done yet!
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Originally posted by SoCalBobS View PostNo clue, don't know your transmitter. What board are you planning to use to control your movement and steering? Are you going to rotate the turret with a servo or motors? Do you have a ring gear for them to move the turret? Are you not going to have a speaker for sound? Where will the sound file come from? How will you power the lights you install?
Buy the HL tank.
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I absolutely mean no disrespect, but based on your posts and questions, I don't think you're ready for this level of conversion. You don't have certain tools, you aren't sure about radio receivers, and you aren't aware how r/c tanks function. I wish you good luck, but you may be in for some frustration.Twenty six tanks, and not done yet!
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