King Tiger Full Option problem

[Bluefoot]

I recently bought a second-hand full-option King Tiger. It looks like new and works fine except for a small problem with the main gun recoil. When it fires -  the gun flashes, the tank recoils and the barrel recoils - but, the barrel recoil motor doesn't stop. It "recoils" about 8 or 9 times before stopping, and then doesn't necessarily stop in the extended position.

I don't have the manual for the DMD & MFU yet (the seller has packed them away somewhere and will get them to me soon) so I don't know if it is just an adjustment required, or if something else is the problem. I'm guessing that there might be  a limit switch in the recoil unit that is not doing it's job properly. Can anyone help me with this?

Cheers,  Don.

 

[Guest joelvardy]

 wil scan you one ASAP if you want

when I say ASAP I mean Monday as it is not with me and I wil not be able to get it tomorrow

[Bluefoot]

That would be great! The guy I bought this off has told me that the manual is packed away at his fathers' house, and he won't be able to get it until the end of September!

[Stefan(2)]

Bluefoot, unless the system is fully diffrent to a leo full option regarding recoil.

the recoil works with a motor & switch ,

i had the same problem with the leo, caused by a lack of grease/fat/lube.. whatever

You have the recoil motor-drum (the black thing with the spring on top of it, attatched to the motor)

Just grease it well (the block that is in the unit).

The reason it is happening, the spring does not return the barrel fast enough (or even hangs) for the switch to detect it. so he will "recoil" again.

That solved the problem with me. (it is not a option on the dmd unit as far i can tell)

Stefan

 

I had

[Guest joelvardy]

I think I might have had that problem but only on occasions thanks I till lube it

ans should have the instructions ASAP

oh Chris if you are reading... Do you want a copy (for the manuals section)  I can Do King Tiger and Tiger 1 (hopefully Pershing soon)

[Bluefoot]

Stefan,  I was thinking it is something to do with a switch not detecting. I'll try the lube trick, and if that doesn't work I might have to see if I can take the mechanism out to check the switch.

[Bluefoot]

I have it working!  I took the recoil unit out, and  there was no obvious problem with the way it worked - just the slider plate would not hit the switch enough. I gave it a slight tweak with a pair of pliers and voila! she works!

I suspect that the gun barrel may have been pushed back during shipping, just enough to offset the plate.

[Guest joelvardy]

that's god hope to See a full recoil on film (proof)

 

Well done,

  Joel

[Bluefoot]

Just as soon as I get to grips with this new-fangled video-camera-connecting-to-computer stuff! Might do a quick one on my little digital cam.

[Guest joelvardy]

masstard

sorry I have totally forgot about the book do you still want it I can get it you done by Wednesday

[Bluefoot]

Hey Joel,  thanks for the offer, but I don't need it right now.  I have it running properly now, and I should be getting the manual at the end of this month.  If my copy doesn't come through I'll get back to you.