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Forum: RC Tanks

05-15-2024, 11:34 AM

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My Heng Long Abrams Build

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Posted By skyowa

On a side note, having bashed my Abrams around,...

On a side note, having bashed my Abrams around, there were already some cosmetic issues, namely one of the "mud flaps" was broken off as was one of the smoke grenade launchers, and when I got the...

Forum: RC Tanks

05-15-2024, 10:42 AM

Replies: 22

My Heng Long Abrams Build

Views: 1,256

Posted By skyowa

Finally got the road wheels, so I removed the...

Finally got the road wheels, so I removed the tires and disassembled the rims, then I soaked the rims in hot (180F) degreaser, scrubbed and rinsed with 90% iso alcohol, applied 2 coats Tamiya gray...

Forum: RC Tanks

04-19-2024, 01:00 PM

Replies: 22

My Heng Long Abrams Build

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Posted By skyowa

Finally got new shoes for the Abrams, once I got...

Finally got new shoes for the Abrams, once I got everything tweaked, we threw everything we could at it to try and get them to slip off the sprocket and they stayed put. so we ordered a set of metal...

Forum: RC Tanks

03-12-2024, 02:30 PM

Replies: 22

My Heng Long Abrams Build

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Posted By skyowa

saw a video on this suspension mod, drill a new...

saw a video on this suspension mod, drill a new index hole at the 12 o'clock position to decrease the preload, pretty pleased with the results, a bit of tweaking to the rear is still needed but...

Forum: RC Tanks

02-14-2024, 01:34 PM

Replies: 22

My Heng Long Abrams Build

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Posted By skyowa

Probably will once I get the rest of the drive...

Probably will once I get the rest of the drive train upgrade, red is a waste with plastic tracks.

Forum: RC Tanks

02-14-2024, 10:27 AM

Replies: 22

My Heng Long Abrams Build

Views: 1,256

Posted By skyowa

speed comparison ...

speed comparison

https://youtu.be/ICDHoi7TCRA?si=yK8e8zM99N16XcZX

Forum: RC Tanks

02-13-2024, 09:24 PM

Replies: 22

My Heng Long Abrams Build

Views: 1,256

Posted By skyowa

Got the gearboxes today, got them installed, they...

Got the gearboxes today, got them installed, they were wired backwards so I just flipped the connectors for now, there was a clearance issue with the power switch, just moved it over for now, I just...

Forum: RC Tanks

02-07-2024, 12:11 PM

Replies: 22

My Heng Long Abrams Build

Views: 1,256

Posted By skyowa

I got mine from Toucan, I believe it's basically...

I got mine from Toucan, I believe it's basically the stock steel gearbox with ball bearings and blue motors installed, don't know what the gear ratio is but the blue motor should offer around 20%...

Forum: RC Tanks

02-07-2024, 09:23 AM

Replies: 22

My Heng Long Abrams Build

Views: 1,256

Posted By skyowa

There are no machine guns on the Abrams at the...

There are no machine guns on the Abrams at the museum I'm using for reference, I'll make a note of it once the final assembly is done. Never had an issue with the tracks loading up with snow unless...

Forum: RC Tanks

02-05-2024, 02:00 PM

Replies: 22

My Heng Long Abrams Build

Views: 1,256

Posted By skyowa

https://youtu.be/Mce_BuAy0c4?si=fzI-T33h0uzBABdZ

https://youtu.be/Mce_BuAy0c4?si=fzI-T33h0uzBABdZ

Forum: RC Tanks

02-05-2024, 12:51 PM

Replies: 22

My Heng Long Abrams Build

Views: 1,256

Posted By skyowa

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1800x1200/abrams01_8d24157bbf8e32eb77a29210bf46213c5082a986.jpg...

Forum: RC Tanks

02-04-2024, 12:26 PM

Replies: 22

My Heng Long Abrams Build

Views: 1,256

Posted By skyowa

Well ended up leaving the controller where it...

Well ended up leaving the controller where it was with servo tape and rerouted the wiring, also installed drive axle bearings and a metal idler with bearings, the gearbox is slowly winding it's way...

Forum: RC Tanks

01-30-2024, 08:58 PM

Replies: 22

My Heng Long Abrams Build

Views: 1,256

Posted By skyowa

There's battery box built in and it's in about...

There's battery box built in and it's in about the perfect spot, only thing I'm thinking of moving is the controller

Forum: RC Tanks

01-29-2024, 09:56 PM

Replies: 22

My Heng Long Abrams Build

Views: 1,256

Posted By skyowa

ps. I'd post photos but ti keeps telling I ha e...

ps. I'd post photos but ti keeps telling I ha e to have 10 points to post a URL...

Forum: RC Tanks

01-29-2024, 09:56 PM

Replies: 22

My Heng Long Abrams Build

Views: 1,256

Posted By skyowa

My Heng Long Abrams Build

So I bought the "upgrade version" of Heng Long's M1A2 Abrams to complete my collection of their American tanks, and while I thoroughly enjoy the look once the detail parts were installed there were...

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