SoCal RC Tank Club

[DavidN]

Another tank crew for the EZ8.

[DavidN]

Might as well put up the second EZ8 with its new commander.

[DavidN]

One member starts printing stuff for our tanks. His first items are these 2 British tank crews, if anyone in the club wants them, pm me. As I mentioned before, first 2 figures or 3 accessories are free from the club. After that you need to donate $, heheh!

[DavidN]

Having fun with my RC hobby and enjoying the last cup of coffee of the year 2025 in my backyard, heheh!

[DavidN]

Let's hop on for a ride to cross the river. Hopefully it can hold our weights, heheh! It is my RC Torro Ford GPA Seep.

[DavidN]

Preparing my Hooben Tiger I for next week IR battle.

[DavidN]

Found 2 sitting figures for my RC Steyr.

[DavidN]

Second Hooben Tiger I is ready for IR battle this Sunday in Riverside.

[DavidN]

This Sunday will be the last time we will be able to play tanks at this wonderful lot behind Crest Church. The sign is up. It is set for the construction to start on the 19th. So if you can, come and play this only one chance that we have left. 10AM-3PM. Setting up time 9AM.

[DavidN]

Working on more WWII US figures for my tanks and vehicles.

[DavidN]

Oooops! Sorry! Here is the picture!

[DavidN]

King Tiger from Schwere Panzer-Abteilung 505 is ready for tomorrow IR battle.

[DavidN]

Our club will receiver 2 new tanks from a tanker who has a medical condition and won't be able to enjoy the hobby. The first one is this HL Merkava Pro version. He put in a lot of times weathering it nicely. I will install the LegoDEI battle unit in and release it to any new member who wants it. Pick up at our event only.

[DavidN]

Here is the second tank. It is the promotional version HL T-90. It is also new and nicely weathered. It will be available to purchase after I install the LegoDEI battle unit in. Both tanks are only for SoCal RC Tank Club's members. No shipping! Pick up at our event.

[DavidN]

Another fun day battling with all of our tank buddies.

[DooHickey]

David , what kind of range do you get firing IR during daytime ? Any mods to get better range ?

[DavidN]

David , what kind of range do you get firing IR during daytime ? Any mods to get better range ?

We purchase this type of IR bulb. We installed it into the barrel. The shot can be registered at 120 feet during the day time. You can put a smaller metal tube at the front of the bulb inside the barrel to narrow the beam and it might go further.

[Rubicon99]

David , what kind of range do you get firing IR during daytime ? Any mods to get better range ?

David left out the more important aspect. That is a proper IR receiver. If you are still using the stock HL or TD battle receiver adding a High Power bulb will not noticeably improve outdoor range or "hit ability". What is needed is an aftermarket LegoDEI battle receiver which is far more sensitive to registering IR energy and can easily register hits from stock HL/TD IR bulbs at distances of up to 150' in bright sunlight and up to 180' if fired at with a High Power bulb.

[DavidN]

SOCAL RC TANK NEXT EVENTS:

*1/25: Tony Lam park, Westminster, 10-3.

*2/8: Arroyo Seco, Pasadena, 10-3.

*2/22: Workshop, Santa Ana, 10-4.

*3/1: Inland Empire RC Club, Riverside, 10-3.

*3/22: Oak Creek park, Irvine, 10-3.

[DavidN]