Large Hatch (Hercules) M4 Tanks

[keilau]

The gearboxes look like the Heng Xin ones. The case is actually metal and they have a base plate that mounts in the tank. The gearboxes then have 2 screws and a metal slide tab that holds them in place. Once the two screws are removed, the gearbox slides out.

https://www.toucanhobby.com/products/hx-dgb-s-ml59-bearing-dzn1?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=cd3f267ba&pr_ rec_pid=8009474441466&pr_ref_pid=8009474343162&pr_ seq=uniform

I use the Heng Xin all metal gearbox on the Heng Long 3898 Sherman M4A3 too. The gearbox is a very easy fit, but limited to 380 motors. I use Tamiya standard 380 with power to spare for the Mato metal tracks. Highly recommended combo. Mato's 1/16 metal tracks are currently the most realistic and highest quality metal tracks available for the M4A3.

[DavidN]

Done.....I installed the new V4 LegoDEI IR receiver into it. I also added a LED light similar to what Bob did for his search light on top of the turret since that piece was hollow. I was able to stick a light bulb inside.

[RichJohnson]

Their Sherman’s look pretty good, it’s just the barrel hurts my eyes it’s so ugly. The shape and taper is all wrong and the muzzle collar thing whatever it is is just obtuse looking. Maybe I should make scale barrels for these things. Taigen’s bartel, while larger than scale to fit a bb, is done pretty well.

[rb67mustang]

I missed the shipping line item, bail, bail, bail

The shipping cost is one of the first thing I look for!!! Good price on the item usually says they're making their money off of the shipping!!!!!!!!!

[rb67mustang]

https://www.toucanhobby.com/products...48473725174010

David, check out this price on Toucans US Stock on Evil Bay the shipping is much better: https://www.ebay.com/itm/327193019596?itmmeta=01KT9G8ZE2NYSYMPSXV4QDBSFA&ha sh=item4c2e3944cc:g:y7MAAeSwQodqH9Kd

Hurry, there's just 2 of these in stock. They ship from NJ.
If I had the funds, I'd buy one of these, but my wife would choke me!!!!!!!!!!!!
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[rb67mustang]

Or how about this being shipped from NJ for $231.68 plus $26.90 S&H: https://www.ebay.com/itm/227210724672?itmmeta=01KT9GVB5KEC6QN9Z52F13PP0J&ha sh=item34e6d08540:g:Ys4AAeSws0dqGp5J

There's 3 of these M2412A M113A1 MRV Infrared Fire Flashing Metal Drive in stock!!!

Sorry, this should be in another thread!!!
Roger

[keilau]

Or how about this being shipped from NJ for $231.68 plus $26.90 S&H: https://www.ebay.com/itm/227210724672?itmmeta=01KT9GVB5KEC6QN9Z52F13PP0J&ha sh=item34e6d08540:g:Ys4AAeSws0dqGp5J

There's 3 of these M2412A M113A1 MRV Infrared Fire Flashing Metal Drive in stock!!!

Sorry, this should be in another thread!!!
Roger

A plastic M113 will always be much cheaper than a metal chassis M4. And they are very different in drive quality too.

[rb67mustang]

A plastic M113 will always be much cheaper than a metal chassis M4. And they are very different in drive quality too.

I totally agree with you, I really like the metal tracks, sprockets and road wheels. But many opt for the plastic version because of the cost. Later on, any RC Tank can be upgraded as much as the buyer wants.

[RichJohnson]

I have one metal edition M113 left in stock for $277. Plus I have the M901 tow launcher kit, The ADATS turret for the M113 and a recoil,es rifle to replace an M60 on the ACAV Nam variant.
See my website listed below

https://www.richardsjohnson.net/id28.html