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Forum: RC Tanks
04-30-2024, 07:50 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

I’m just about done with the Belgian leopard1 be....

I’m just about done with the Belgian leopard1 be.
I had JVM3d make up my tow cable ends and rigged them up. I will be selling the to cable ends and cable, I have a sourced for it now.
I also...
Forum: RC Tanks
03-26-2024, 05:51 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

Wait till you see the finishing touches

Wait till you see the finishing touches
Forum: RC Tanks
03-26-2024, 08:34 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

I got my coat of paint on and I love the color...

I got my coat of paint on and I love the color that I matched from the Belgian Leoaprd 1.

...
Forum: RC Tanks
03-19-2024, 08:55 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

I have basically finished the tank to where I can...

I have basically finished the tank to where I can prime and paint it. All that is left is to build the spot light brackets and box and wire it as well as make the mantlet canvass cover.

...
Forum: RC Tanks
03-18-2024, 01:12 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

Nearing the end of this build and man am I glad...

Nearing the end of this build and man am I glad I’m getting tired of waiting to use it in battle.
got he back stowage nearly comp,eye just need to mount the spare center guides.
...
Forum: RC Tanks
03-14-2024, 04:40 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

Doesnt really matter. There are so many other...

Doesnt really matter. There are so many other tanks with dimensions that are off. Show me a sherman that can actually open the drivers hatches with the turret facing forward other than a 105. ...
Forum: RC Tanks
03-14-2024, 12:22 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

Making progress and almost done with this tank,...

Making progress and almost done with this tank, oh I can’t wait…
...
Forum: RC Tanks
03-01-2024, 02:33 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

I finally have the turret basket permanently...

I finally have the turret basket permanently mounted on the tank and finished.
still working though some details here and there but getting closer.
...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-26-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

Well, since my work iPad is the only device I...

Well, since my work iPad is the only device I have that seems to be able to load pictures onto rcu I have to send pictures to this device to make posts.
so big update on the Leopard 1 projects and...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-29-2023, 11:02 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

To solder I always use flux even with flux core...

To solder I always use flux even with flux core solder. I think Im using silver bearing solder with some lead in it. Its a roll older than me. I cant read it. It came out of my great grandfathers...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-22-2023, 08:22 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

Yes, they tend to be ridicules expensive. I paid...

Yes, they tend to be ridicules expensive. I paid dearly for the first two kits though the first one was a trade. The subsequent kits just kinda came along and while no small change they were good...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-21-2023, 07:45 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

Some visual updates on the round turret projects....

Some visual updates on the round turret projects. Not gonna narrate anything since no one is really paying attention. Tamiya Leopard 1 tanks are just not a thing in this hobby really.

...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-15-2023, 10:18 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

I picked up the custom tool boxes I had...

I picked up the custom tool boxes I had JVM3dconcepts design for me.
they fit perfectly based on my drawing and mesurements.

...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-11-2023, 07:42 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

Moving right along on the Belgian early Leopard...

Moving right along on the Belgian early Leopard project.

...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-03-2023, 09:38 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

So I took the Belgian out for some more shake...

So I took the Belgian out for some more shake down this weekend at our local tank event. It seemed to battle well against other tanks and drives very well with the new T84 pads from JVM3d concepts.
...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-14-2023, 06:25 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

I have finally gotten the mounts made for the...

I have finally gotten the mounts made for the bustle basket. What project this has been to build up.
Now it is suspended from its mounts, pinned in place. I still need to remove it and clean up...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-12-2023, 05:52 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

I got my new tamiya T84 track pad replacement set...

I got my new tamiya T84 track pad replacement set in from JVM3Dconcepts. Wow this stuff is amazing. I found him on Instagram. Hes making all kind of costuming parts and stuff and model and gaming...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-03-2023, 06:11 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

I have gotten the turret basket nearly completed...

I have gotten the turret basket nearly completed and the top mounting brackets installed on the tank. I made brass brackets for strength rather than try to glue the basket to the urethane ones in...
Forum: RC Tanks
03-29-2023, 08:06 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

Nearly getting there with the basket assembly. ...

Nearly getting there with the basket assembly. I got this far and after a few burned fingers I was done lol.
I hate this kind of work. Like I said I tried to avoid building the basket this way...
Forum: RC Tanks
03-25-2023, 09:04 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

Ok, here is one side of the turret basket...

Ok, here is one side of the turret basket basically done.
What a job. I told myself I was not going to do this. I still need to make new tabs on the back of the turret to attach it since the cast...
Forum: RC Tanks
03-23-2023, 06:16 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

Everything I build on these Leopard 1 tanks is so...

Everything I build on these Leopard 1 tanks is so much more complicated then all the other custom tanks Ive built. They really are a challenging tank to build, at least the way I build them.

I...
Forum: RC Tanks
03-21-2023, 02:07 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

If I ask Lillian she generally responds in a day...

If I ask Lillian she generally responds in a day or two via Fakebook pm
Forum: RC Tanks
03-21-2023, 08:14 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

They tell me they are working on completing the...

They tell me they are working on completing the metal arms and sprockets.
Forum: RC Tanks
03-14-2023, 07:04 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

Well last update for probably the next week. Im...

Well last update for probably the next week. Im off to help operate a steam locomotive for a bit.
Ive cut the front off the bottom plate of the turret and glued it in place onto the shell so I can...
Forum: RC Tanks
03-10-2023, 07:10 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,760
Posted By RichJohnson

So look what I found on the interwebs. A brand...

So look what I found on the interwebs. A brand new 1970s spare package of Leopard 1 sprockets. From Spain no less. I had to get them just in case I ever need them.
I got the Belgian Leopard to the...
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