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Unread 05-21-2014, 03:18 PM   #19
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Originally Posted by Olle View Post
Yeah, I would like to know some more about the models too. Is that thing all metal?
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I like that the tank moves at a scale speed and does not take off like a sports car like so many other RC models. Is the turret and gun powered as well? Are the tracks steel links or a thermoplastic?
The tracks on this particular model are a polypropylene type but it also has aluminum tracks as well.

This model has 3 forward speeds + reverse. In 1st gear, much of the running in the video was in 1st gear, it is very powerful and capable of damaging its surroundings and itself. Another model that suffered a jammed track pin ended up bending a 1/2" output shaft and breaking off several teeth from a hard steel module 1 gear.

The turret and main gun ( elevation) are both powered.

They're toys in name but require care and planning to run. Certainly require maintenance.

Jerry
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