LB Panzer III build (2018/11)

LesBernell · Post by **LesBernell** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 6:50 pm

I started my Panzer III build about a month ago. I have found the other threads very useful, so I figured I would start my own.
I have already completed the hull and running gear.

Adrian Harris · Post by **Adrian Harris** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:21 pm

Looks like you're getting on well with it Les

Funny how there's tank parts all over people's floors all over the place !

Adrian.

Manny Leung · Post by **Manny Leung** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 10:11 pm

Is the cat using the box as a litter tray?!!

LesBernell · Post by **LesBernell** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:07 pm

Manny Leung wrote: ↑
Thu Oct 22, 2020 10:11 pm
Is the cat using the box as a litter tray?!!

No, but she claimed the box as hers. Her observation point to see what this is all about.

LesBernell · Post by **LesBernell** » Tue Oct 27, 2020 8:03 pm

I spent the morning building hubcaps.
The rivets are too long, and protrude out of the back of the hubcap.
This was the same situation I had with the Roller assembly hubcaps. For the roller assembly, I glued the rivets in, let them dry, and filed the back flat.
For the Road Wheel hubcaps, I cut he rivets down to a size that doesn't protrude out the back
Now, when the glue dries; all I need to do is screw them on. I figured by building them this way I don't need extra filing on the back and the possibility of screwing up the threads.

florian rudolf · Post by **florian rudolf** » Wed Oct 28, 2020 11:44 am

Manny Leung wrote: ↑
Thu Oct 22, 2020 10:11 pm
Is the cat using the box as a litter tray?!!

The cat is the boss, looking that he is doing it right

LesBernell · Post by **LesBernell** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 9:23 pm

It's starting to look like a tank.

LesBernell · Post by **LesBernell** » Thu Feb 18, 2021 11:34 pm

I just Bench Tested the motors and sound system.
I'm using a Spektrum DX8 Transmitter with a AR8010T Receiver.
I set it up for single stick control using instructions I found in this forum.
Initially, I had the yellow wires going to the red marked terminals on the motors and the Blue to the unmarked.
The motors ran in the opposite direction of what they should have. I switched the connections on each motor and they now go forward when i push the stick forward.
The audio works correctly for sounds 1-8 of the audio Module using the gear switch "B".
Everything now works correctly.
I really couldn't be happier with the way it came out.

I hope the Turret turn and elevation are as easy to implement.

LesBernell · Post by **LesBernell** » Tue Apr 20, 2021 8:46 pm

The Panzer III is essentially done.
The Motion and sound modules are installed and operational.
I just have some details to add (Tow ropes, lights, etc.)