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subzero · 05-03-2008

Hello Tiger , GRRRRREAT work on the mods.

I have an early Tamiya Leopard 1 A4 tank, it has the original metal tracks single motor,clutch etc that I obtained a while ago. It was originally only a 2 channel model F+R, left / right etc

I have started to convert it with more functions. 5 at present. I have installed a turret ring and motor gear from an old sick Hen Long and fitted a tiny speed controller for proportional control so I can move the turret left or right very slowly or quite fast as I wish and modified it for 360 degree travel. Put in working rear lights and flashing amber beacon and an electronic diesel engine sound system with start up etc that is linked to the motor ( speeds up when the motor does etc )

I intend to fit a moveing barrel and firing mechanism from the old tank too, and micro LEDS for the headlights are on order and I am in the process of converting the road wheels to being ball bearing raced ( too much friction with the plastic bushes )

A bit of a rolling retoration/upgrade but its worth it, you don't see many early leopards these days ( I don't anyway )

Will post a couple of pics if your interested ?

Sub.

05-03-2008	#70 (permalink)
subzero Scale Model Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Visit subzero's Gallery Posts: 220	1/16 Tanks Hello Tiger , GRRRRREAT work on the mods. I have an early Tamiya Leopard 1 A4 tank, it has the original metal tracks single motor,clutch etc that I obtained a while ago. It was originally only a 2 channel model F+R, left / right etc I have started to convert it with more functions. 5 at present. I have installed a turret ring and motor gear from an old sick Hen Long and fitted a tiny speed controller for proportional control so I can move the turret left or right very slowly or quite fast as I wish and modified it for 360 degree travel. Put in working rear lights and flashing amber beacon and an electronic diesel engine sound system with start up etc that is linked to the motor ( speeds up when the motor does etc ) I intend to fit a moveing barrel and firing mechanism from the old tank too, and micro LEDS for the headlights are on order and I am in the process of converting the road wheels to being ball bearing raced ( too much friction with the plastic bushes ) A bit of a rolling retoration/upgrade but its worth it, you don't see many early leopards these days ( I don't anyway ) Will post a couple of pics if your interested ? Sub.