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  2. Posted

    Hello!

    Here are pictures from inside of the hull of my RT1601 Sherman (also known as 56001).

     

    The transmission came originally in the kit already assembled. The only choice

    during the build for it was, that you could change how the motors would be geared.

    Either faster (together, 2-channel radio) or slower (separately, 1-channel radio) by

    selecting the right sprocket/s. 

     

    As I modified my build a little (as you can see in the pictures) a long time ago,

    it has the slower gear option in use and the clutch control remains unused.

    The two motors are Mabuchi RS-360. And servos are Acoms AS-5 (not in picture)

     

    56001_H1.jpg

     

    The original control was with microswitches forward and reverse and turning with a servo controlling the clutch steering (black parts).

    The original could not pivot on the spot, but this modification can do it. An additional fun fact is, that it is possible to modify

    an Acoms Techniplus MK.III stick radio, by unscrewing one control stick and to re-attach it 90 degrees rotated and then 

    you have two forward/back stick controls like in a real tank. Suits this setup very well. The white battery holder (5 D-size)

    is not in the picture as I use a NiCd battery for running.

     

    56001_H2.jpg

    Transmission in view. Yellow electrical tape is there for just for wire safety.

     

    56001_H3.jpg

    Front view

     

    56001_H5.jpg

    Side view

     

    56001_H4.jpg

    Top view

     

    Hopefully this will be of use for someone.

    FunwithFox

  5. Posted · Edited by FunwithFox
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    Hello!

    Could someone with access to a Kumamon kit measure the figure dimensions (without hat) and

    the mount to which the bear is fixed and secured with tape (see picture below).

    Bear height/width?

    Head size?

    Arm length?

    Back to pedal paw dimension (without tail)?

    Mount width, lenght and height?

     

    Thank you in advance

    FunwithFox

     

    Kumamon.jpg

  9. Posted

    Hello...

    and thanks all for your input. As I was ordering some parts anyway, I decided to

    add the bushings to my order. The Street Rover build will be something for me

    to do during the winter holidays. My plan is to hop it up to a DT-02MS standard.

    speedy_w_beans and LongRat:

    Thank you for your comments on handling, setup pros/cons and the sand scenario.

    GregM:

    Thanks for your opinion on the gear/ball diffs and your clarifying question about the spool.

    The reason, why I was asking about the bushings, was that the ball diff set up with the bushings

    would (in my reasoning) be a more fault-tolerant version of a locked DT-02 diff, as it would allow

    still slip, when the a shock, a crash or other situation would be hard enough on the locked diff.

    Also the fact, that the change (bushings) can be easily reversed back to a normal ball diff,

    makes it a no-risk mod. I'm also going to assemble the original gear diff (came with kit)

    so that I can compare the handling between the two versions later (and also have a spare).

    And yes, I have many times heard, that the normal gear diff is pretty bullet-proof normally.

    Have a nice day!

    FunwithFox

  10. Posted

    Hello again!

    Edited my second post above a little. The images were not showing, but hopefully that got remedied.

    So, a DT-02 ball diff with bushings is the way to go,

    if you want a understeering RWD car or for drifting, it seems.

    But one possible scenario still comes up to my mind:

    Loose sand (slipping tyres) on a beach and a driving style not so much forward,

    but sideways like cornering in rallying or on dirt ovals.

    So just bashing and sand in the air all around, would it work ? :)

    FunwithFox

  11. Posted · Edited by FunwithFox

    Hello and thanks for the reply!

    Yes the DT-02 ball diff is a limited slip ball diff, but I was more curious

    about how it functions with these bushings (54424)

    post-2156-0-46826900-1444700370.jpg
    which replace the 3mm balls in the diff.
    The drawing for installation:

    post-2156-0-38986900-1444700389_thumb.jp

    So if someone is using or has experience with this setup,
    comments would be helpful for me.
    FunwithFox

  12. Posted

    Hello!

    I'm currently acquiring some of the last parts needed

    for my hopped-up-to-be Street Rover.

    After some forum searches I'm still a little unsure, so it's time to ask.

    I already have the DT-02 ball diff (53863)

    http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=53863,

    and was wondering if it would accept these bushings (54424)

    http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=54424

    to make it a spool diff?

    Has someone this setup in their DT-02 ?

    How would you compare the difference in handling to a

    1. DT-02 with a standard diff
    2. DT-02 with a ball diff

    On what kind of track surface would/do you run this setup?

    Any other comments?

    FunwithFox

  13. Posted

    I've still got the leftover wheels from converting a second hand Mu from lowrider to XC (if you want them - the only other thing I changed was dampers)

    However, if it's the R/C Pro Am look you're going for, I've seen someone shorten a unimog body to fit on a wild willy chassis for that zippy swb action of the game.

    Hi!

    I'm currently in middle of making trades for Low rider sets/parts with wheels,

    so I think, that I will not need any additional wheels for my project.

    As the new low rider set has also been presented at Nuremberg Toy Fair,

    I will have that as a backup/alternate plan for the set/parts

    I think the XC/CC low rider Unimog will be just the first try at R/C Pro-Am look

    and I'll try to improve on it later. So it's going to be in a sense the mk.1.

    Slicks might be a good bet for getting the feel of control right like in the game :D

    But thank you for the kind offer!

    FunwithFox

  14. Posted

    I have a couple of low rider conversions that I used only the tyres from for my TGX's...

    Hello Disco!

    I somehow missed your reply the last time I browsed, but noticed it today.

    So if I understood correctly your conversion kit is otherwise complete,

    but you have used the tyres for your TGX. Did you also use the wheels

    and inserts?

    What would be the best way to contact you? PM?

    FunwithFox

  15. Posted

    There is a new CC-01 Lowering Kit in the pipeline from Tamiya too, but I don't yet know what the kit contains:

    https://www.facebook.com/mokeikagaku/posts/605959829530957

    This sounds interesting. Definitely something to check out first, before hunting for other sets/parts. Thank you for the info, Mokei.

    FunwithFox

    P.s. Did you notice the pictures of old Tamiya Catalogues in the topic:

    http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=65895&page=3

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  16. Posted

    The problem with photoshopping before shopping for parts

    would be in how the Unimog body sits on the chassis with

    low ride wheels.

    So in order to be precise with the picture one would need access

    to correct low ride XC/CC-chassis and a Unimog body.

    And if you have access to both, why not take a picture.

    I'm looking for information on the fit in advance in order to avoid

    small problems in advance like the chassis and body fit with "see-thru between"

    in DT-02 chassis Sand Rover re-release.

    And also to save a little money by avoiding costly fundamental (read: chassis)

    mistakes.

    FunwithFox

  17. Posted

    Thank you for all the responses

    So hunting parts with spare parts numbers is probably the best way

    to obtain the low ride parts set.

    And as TGX tyres have also slicks, that might be the way to go

    for the "R.C. Pro-Am"-version.

    But as I'm still looking for a photo, let me edit my request a little:

    If there is a person with both 58152 Isuzu Mu and a Unimog body,

    could he/she put the Unimog body on the Isuzu chassis and take a picture,

    please. :)

    Why I'm asking for this, is the fact, that I haven't yet bought a CC-01 Unimog

    and if the picture of the request above looks too strange, then I may have to re-think

    the way to go with this project.

    FunwithFox

  20. Posted

    Hello Everybody!

    Tamiya made some years ago the 53187 Cross Country 4WD Low Ride Conversion kit,

    which could be used on the XC/CC -chassis.

    If I'm not entirely wrong, the 58152 Isuzu Mu had this set in the kit included.

    The conversion kit is fairly difficult to find nowadays, but if it would be combined with the 58457 Unimog,

    what would the combination look like?

    If anyone has a picture to post, I would apperciate it. :)

    The reason for asking this, is the possibility of making something similar to one of the racers in

    Nintendo's R.C. Pro-Am http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rc_pro_am

    Best regards

    FunwithFox

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