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    I've started a thread for things that don't fit anywhere else. Everyone is welcome to add in.

    I found this on AliExpressUSA. Carefully and securely, I ordered a couple not knowing what I would use it for, just knowing I'd find something. Maybe a radar sweep unit?

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    The more screws it takes to reassemble a tank, the more likely it is you left something out!

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    Originally posted by SoCalBobS View Post
    I've started a thread for things that don't fit anywhere else. Everyone is welcome to add in.

    I found this on AliExpressUSA. Carefully and securely, I ordered a couple not knowing what I would use it for, just knowing I'd find something. Maybe a radar sweep unit?

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    Do you have that specific "figure print door lock" in your house?

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    • #3
      Originally posted by keilau View Post

      Do you have that specific "figure print door lock" in your house?
      Why would you ask that? I intend to find a use for this on some tank project. Simple 5V DC motor with a gear reduction.
      The more screws it takes to reassemble a tank, the more likely it is you left something out!

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      • #4
        Originally posted by SoCalBobS View Post
        I've started a thread for things that don't fit anywhere else. Everyone is welcome to add in.

        I found this on AliExpressUSA. Carefully and securely, I ordered a couple not knowing what I would use it for, just knowing I'd find something. Maybe a radar sweep unit?

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        Good catch Bob. I can see a number of applications for this.👍👍

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Rubicon99 View Post

          Good catch Bob. I can see a number of applications for this.👍👍
          Like maybe a radar sweep on a fictional AA or AT missile or gatling gun M113 variant?
          The more screws it takes to reassemble a tank, the more likely it is you left something out!

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          • #6
            Here's another add-on I like; a functional searchlight to replace the stock inert one. Good on Shermans of course, but others as you see fit. I spliced mine into the headlight circuit. $10 from Toucan, maybe less elsewhere?

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            The more screws it takes to reassemble a tank, the more likely it is you left something out!

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            • #7
              Originally posted by SoCalBobS View Post
              Here's another add-on I like; a functional searchlight to replace the stock inert one. Good on Shermans of course, but others as you see fit. I spliced mine into the headlight circuit. $10 from Toucan, maybe less elsewhere?
              How many did you buy Bob? I have just checked.....Sold out; lol.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by DavidN View Post

                How many did you buy Bob? I have just checked.....Sold out; lol.
                Just two, both installed already. I did buy some a couple of months ago, so I'm sure they'll be back in stock. You might try a DM to Toucan. With all your tanks, you'd probably instigate a second factory run!

                Being lazy, I also got a plug-in wire splice, this from Amazon:
                The more screws it takes to reassemble a tank, the more likely it is you left something out!

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