#1
|
||||
|
||||
Our new M41A3
Never thought I would be posting here but funny how things work out sometimes. After attending the Clifford truck show we spent a day with friends who took us to a massive Flea market in the area. Well there was a RC booth and I just couldn't pass up on the great deal! $120 bucks and S&M is the new proud owners of a tank!
this thing runs great right out of the box but I think once the plastic tracks start giving troubles I'll upgrade the undercarriage to metal. Already having lots of fun but if there was one other upgrade I would like to make it would be... a gas charged barrel so I could shoot my neighbours dogs which keep #%^$ in my yard! check it out ! http://youtu.be/1YhuvTOCORo thanks for looking Mario |
#2
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Our new M41A3
I didn't tell you....and you didn't hear it here. Modify a soft air gun for your barrel.......
|
#3
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Our new M41A3
Wait till you try Tamiya tank,no comparison to heng long, but for the money it definitely worth it. Next time you in Toronto,come over and see my collection of tanks,especially a couple of new Leopards, the sound is amazing! The engine,hydraulics,electric, everything digitally recorded.
Enjoy the new toy. |
#4
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Our new M41A3
Quote:
Quote:
Mario |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Our new M41A3
Nice find Mario, that baby would look right at home on a lowboy behind one of your sweet S&M rigs. Great find for an even greater price, congrats bud.
|
#6
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Our new M41A3
bulldog is one of the best running gear tanks out there!
__________________
Rc's are like pringles. You can't have just one!! my YouTube is - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Subscribe!! My Facebook - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. |
#7
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Our new M41A3
Mario,you are welcome anytime! Especially because we share more than one passion: trucks, tanks,maybe boats as well?
|
#8
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Our new M41A3
Nice tank
|
#9
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Our new M41A3
Quote:
Its in rough shape but I want to restore it to its original beauty in honor of my dad who passed away 3 yrs ago. He was a true master of woodworking his whole life. I want to see this sail again someday! and unlike 40 yrs ago when you just pointed and let her go, now with RC it will be the icing on the cake. enough said. heres what I got to start with..... enjoy This is an actual ship that sailed the great lakes back in the late 40's early 50's so I have tons of pictures for reference and my mom figures she can find some old pics of the model so all is good thanks for looking. I guess this should have gone under boats ? Please move if need be. Mario Last edited by Supermario; 07-05-2013 at 12:57 PM. Reason: Wrong thread? |
#10
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Our new M41A3
WOW that is soooooo cool! I can't wait to see you work on this Mario! The fact that your Dad build that makes it so much more meaningful. Obviously your Dad was a talented man....I guess I know where you get the hobby bug from now....
How big is it? |
#11
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Our new M41A3
Quote:
From bow tip to stern she's 43" Beam is 4 1/4 And a height of 3" along the cargo deck and 5" to the top of the stack. |
#12
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Our new M41A3
The WILFRED SYKES is still sailing on the lakes. She had an unloading boom and associated gear installed in 1975.
Departed Sturgeon Bay 2013 Monica Sawyn Green Bay. Wendell Wilke |
#13
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Our new M41A3
This could be a cool project,and the sentimental value priceless.
|
#14
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Our new M41A3
Quote:
The challenge will be replacing the broken wooden bow section and all the railings! I think my dad used sewing needles or pins as the vertical posts and then lead soldered the wire to all of them I will definitely be posting a thread in the boats section once I get started on this one . Thanks for the pics of the 1:1 and any comments, suggestions. Mario |
#15
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Our new M41A3
Ok....so this IS a tank thread
I can see what Oz says about these things being like rabbits the new deal is I can get another at next years show , at the same flea market perhaps I was in kid mode today and had to post this.... Lol http://youtu.be/4nYBjshcVgM Thanks for looking Mario |
#16
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Our new M41A3
Mario,don't buy anymore Heng Longs,once you drive Tamiya you would never go back to them.If you really itching to spend money,I have two tanks on Kijiji Toronto: Sherman and Leopard 2a6,both are new ready to run.Pictures don't do justice. There are a lot of youtube videos with sound that will blow you away.Also there is tank club in Niagara region where guys get together and play war in a mock village using infrared systems.INTERNATIONAL CAN-AM RC TANK CLUB check it out! can-amrctankclub.forumotion.ca/
Cheers, Jack Last edited by kaptain Jack; 07-12-2013 at 09:01 AM. |
#17
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Our new M41A3
Cool Mario. I assume your dad scratchbuilt that ship? Being that you are so close to the locks, this restoration should be right up your alley, no? It would be a nice way to honor your dad.
__________________
Nathan |
#18
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Our new M41A3
Thanks Nathan. This is a great way to honor my dad especially with something from so long ago in his early woodworking days. After talking with my mom, and looking at the detailed steps, doors and hatches on the ship, it's a kit my dad purchased in the early 60's.
Nevertheless, I'm going to enjoy restoring this ship and I think the perfect place to take it on its first voyage will be the St Mary's river near the locks right where the real ship has sailed many times in the past Who knows, wouldn't that be something if the real ship was going through the locks as I run the model! Lol Mario |
#19
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Our new M41A3
Mario, that boat is really great and I know you will do a beautiful restoration...I wish I had one. too bad it wasn't the Edmund Fitzgerald though..that was always my favourite freighter since falling in love with the song as a kid. can't wait to see how it turns out.
|
#20
|
||||
|
||||
Re: Our new M41A3
Neat boat! I love the fact that your dad built it!
I have some wings for an astro hog that I bought, but never started. One day I gave it to my dad to build for me or him. He never finished it, but I have one of the wing panels hanging in the hallway as artwork and a reminder of my dad! Jim |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|