Tiger 2 in for some diagnostics

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Tiger 2 in for some diagnostics

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I will hopefully post some interesting tit bits as we work out what's wrong with this very nice Tiger 2
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Re: Tiger 2 in for some diagnostics

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Hi Phil,

On first glimpse I`d say turret, track gards and rear deck are missing.... :D
Probably a "Monday Vehicle"?

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Lol Peter, that's the owner just sending the minimum to keep the shipping costs down. 8)
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And I thought that´s the secret behind Kian´s spare part finds... :D :D :D
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My diagnosis, which is purely amateur I may add, as I'm still practicing, could it be that awful condition where the owner looses control momentarily..... turrets :?:
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Well she needs a new radio system so one is on order, the driving light had been damaged in transit, this had crushed the led wires. Also she needs a good tidy up to include a few more self adhesive cable ties to keep the wiring nice and secure.
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Bent
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Once upon a time this lamp had a filament bulb fitted which melted the defuser
Once upon a time this lamp had a filament bulb fitted which melted the defuser
Headlight bracket now straight and painted
Headlight bracket now straight and painted
New 24 v led fitted
New 24 v led fitted
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All ready to be fitted
All vacuumed out, it always amazes me how much FOD accumulates in the hull, and the metallic pieces are just waiting to short something out and cost you dear!
All vacuumed out, it always amazes me how much FOD accumulates in the hull, and the metallic pieces are just waiting to short something out and cost you dear!
24v charging socket
24v charging socket
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That's more convenient.
That's more convenient.
Just use crimp connectors Bryan fed from your 24v charger but be aware that socket will be permanent live!
Just use crimp connectors Bryan fed from your 24v charger but be aware that socket will be permanent live!
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Re: Tiger 2 in for some diagnostics

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I loathe seeing IEC connectors used in these tanks. One day someone is going to buy one second hand and plug a mains lead into it :evil:

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Yeah but they would only do it once Adrian, and they would have to be a complete dick especially if it's labelled as 24v only!
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Isn't it very strange to mount such a connector for other purposes than mains connection? :shock: Initially I thought that this is the connection for an integrated charging device...... :?
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24 ? Oh, I thought it said 240 ...

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You armchair builders do like to put my work down. Try building and posting something positive for a change. :D
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Re: Tiger 2 in for some diagnostics

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Phil Woollard wrote: ↑
Wed Mar 22, 2023 5:27 am
 You armchair builders do like to put my work down. Try building and posting something positive for a change. :D
Hi Phil,

okay, but then you should use banana jacks for the mains connection in future to differentiate them from each other.... :twisted:
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Re: Tiger 2 in for some diagnostics

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All done Bryan. Thanks for the business my friend .
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As I don't have the KT turret to check the gun elevation and depression.
As I don't have the KT turret to check the gun elevation and depression.
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That's my channel checking 60kg servo which will be used in the fdkfz7
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I found this fault with the rx power supply plug by chance, so made another lead up
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I found this old video from 2018 of 105 during proving trials, it's amazing how smooth and powerful an Armortek Tiger 2 can be if set up correctly.
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Nice Video
Nice restore.

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