Is there a way to know version Sherman this is I bought it on ebay and the seller listed it a 7.0.
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Originally posted by Milspec1 View PostIs there a way to know version Sherman this is I bought it on ebay and the seller listed it a 7.0.
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You are correct in that the box does not portray what you have. The 6.0 and 7.0 series are both 2.4ghz. As A said, there will probably be a sticker on the bottom of the hull or inside the battery compartment. Sometimes HL didn't do this for the 6.0's but they do so for the 7.0's. Also, if it is a 7.0, there usually is an addendum sheet in the instruction packet.
The 6.0 and 7.0 series are not cross frequency compatible. If you have a known transmitter, you can check empirically by trying to bind the new tank to the other transmitter. This is an easy task; 1) install the tank battery, have the tank turned off. 2) Turn on the transmitter. 3) hold down the lock button on the transmitter and turn on the tank. A successful bind will result in the tank starting up. I assign up to 4 tanks to each transmitter this way.
If you don't want to do the bind action, and still haven't determined the version, there is another way. The 6.0's have four different tank motor sounds and the 7.0's have two. Follow the manual to change the sounds and count how many you hear.
The IR equipment in the 6.0s and 7.0's do work with each other, no worries there.Twenty six tanks, and not done yet!
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You can always sink more money into an aftermarket controller. The tank will have more options. My first tank was a Panzer III with a 5.3 controller. I immediately ordered a TK 40 and it is my favorite tank. Recoil, Sound, Tamiya protocal, muzzle flash etc , but I already owned a programmable transmitter. The HL are toy grade but they do work. Range is not good.Don't just fly--WREAK HAVOC!!!
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That looks like a v5.3 2.4Ghz sticker. They can be upgraded to a newer standard, but it might require a little rewiring of plugs, a new control board and a new radio. If it is truly a 5.3, the transmitter won't be compatible with the 6.0 or the 7.0. If the control board has a gold colored sticker on it like this one when you get it, it is a v5.3:
Derek
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160 for the metal version is not a bad price considering what they sell fir now.
it does appear to be a 5.3.
still if you buy a 7.0 system off eBay then you will be cheaper than a new tank.
As always buyer beware, know your merchandise before you buy.
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www.RichardSJohnson.net/id28.html
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Originally posted by Milspec1 View PostI asked for a picture of the sticker on the bottom of the hull to find out what series it was and this was what they sent me. I'm just hoping it's at least a 6.0
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Originally posted by Milspec1 View PostGuess this is why I should ask questions BEFORE purchasing something on ebay. I guess I made a $160 mistake.
I magnetized the upper/lower half mounting. The tight fit of the mold makes the magnets working very well. I am not finishing dressing the Sherman yet.
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Originally posted by tank_me View PostThat looks like a v5.3 2.4Ghz sticker. They can be upgraded to a newer standard, but it might require a little rewiring of plugs, a new control board and a new radio. If it is truly a 5.3, the transmitter won't be compatible with the 6.0 or the 7.0. If the control board has a gold colored sticker on it like this one when you get it, it is a v5.3:
Derek
The Version 6.0 radio runs on Taigen version2 ball bearings gearbox with 390 red motors. This Pershing is a 2005 HL Snow Leopard metalized.
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