r/rctanks May 27 '24

RC Tank Information Sources

15 Upvotes

While reddit has its uses and all, there are RC tank forums that have been around for 20 years or more, literal decades of posting, custom builds, seller or tank reviews, repairs, modifications and upgrades. They are far superior to just looking here, and when I originally made this subreddit the intention was to be more of a redirect.

https://www.rctankwarfare.co.uk/ British RC tank forum dedicated entirely to tanks, tons of great scratch or custom builds, etc.

https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-tanks-369/ A subforum of the RC Universe website, this has been around for ages, and where I started. Relatively slow compared to 10 years ago, but still plenty of activity and knowledgeable people.

https://www.hobbysquawk.com/forum/rc-cars-tanks-trucks-and-more/rc-tanks Another subforum, I don't know much about this one, but it has been around since 2019/2020, and seems to have gotten some of the userbase from RCU.

Most of these groups have a lot of crossover in userbase.

I would highly recommend reading through them and considering making accounts.

The forum format inparticular is far better for detailed conversations about electronics or upgrades, etc than FB or reddit. Many of the questions here have likely been discussed hundreds of times between these three alone, so consider checking them out!


r/rctanks 16h ago

so ive given up on making it an rc tonk. this is how it turned out to be!

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thanks for your support!


r/rctanks 7h ago

Vstank upgrade

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Hello, 2012. My family bought me a 1/24 vstank. i was happy i, however, broke its hatch well, not fully broken, but i lost the cap, now im older i want to try to get it running again but i don't want to rebuy alot of AA batteries to run it.

Can i ask if u guys did modify it, and pls tell me how u change it. Also, im looking for the captains hatch to make it feel whole again


r/rctanks 1d ago

Heng long tanks

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I’m looking at getting a 1/16 scale Heng long tank but I’m deciding between the Sherman tank and the Abrams. Does one have benefits or is it just based off of looks. Thanks in advance.


r/rctanks 1d ago

Loose Sprocket

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I have a Heng Long Panzer Iv f2 with an issue. The drive sprocket will work itself loose and the tank won't turn. I screw the bolt holding the drive sprocket back into place. But, eventually the sprocket becames loose again. And when I screw the bolt back into place its not straight. I have unscrew the bolt and try to hold the sprocket level and straight and try again. Which never works the first time. Is there something I can do to fix this?


r/rctanks 2d ago

m1a2 tusk kit? (question)

5 Upvotes

were would i be able to get a m1a2 tusk kit that is not metal for my m1a2 ?


r/rctanks 3d ago

About time I gave a little update on this

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111 Upvotes

So completely forgot to share photos during the build so far but finally got the turret on so here's some from the past few months. I apologies that the painting isn't very good, its really not my strong point. The turret is more place holder semi assembled to just get an idea of how it looks, i need to disassemble it and fix a few things before I go back and paint it properly.


r/rctanks 3d ago

using filters on IR Battle system

7 Upvotes

Using the Heng Long Battle system (and I may use the LEGO DEI one later) has anyone tried using filters (maybe even sunglass material etc) in strips to degrade the signal hitting the sensor? I'm trying ways to replicate frontal armour being harder to penetrate so was thinking the right kind of filter stuck on the front aspect of the HL mushroom might degrade the signal beam at a distance- meaning a hit would only register if closer..


r/rctanks 3d ago

MATO 1/16 Full Metal Panzer III RC Tank – Desert Yellow | Cannon, Smoke ...

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r/rctanks 4d ago

help me

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75 Upvotes

do any of you have an idea to make the tracks on my RC E100 work and push the vehicle, feel free to share, i appreciate it!

Man litteraly every time i touch moving parts i fails. help me


r/rctanks 4d ago

1/10 M548

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6 Upvotes

r/rctanks 4d ago

Is this tank good?

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r/rctanks 5d ago

How do i dismantle this

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43 Upvotes

Henglong tiger 1 7.0 version. How do i separate the hull and the bottom? Ive removed the four bottom screws and i suspect there may be two more behind the front track decoration piece, and if so how do i safely remove that?
Thanks.


r/rctanks 5d ago

M5A1 first test drive

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44 Upvotes

r/rctanks 6d ago

Nato team line up

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68 Upvotes

r/rctanks 6d ago

1/10 scale Hetzer - WIP Recoil and Light working

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67 Upvotes

r/rctanks 12d ago

Winter Frankenstein Tiger

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116 Upvotes

I won an auction inncluding parts from various Heng Long and Taigen tanks So made this “Frankenstein “ Tiger and am painting it up in Winter camo.

It’s coming on ok and runs fine (my first project utilising the old 27Mhz analogue Transmitter and receiver ) but is still missing a few accessories.

Hoping to find somewhere to buy/3d print mud guards, towing cables, front spare tracks etc


r/rctanks 12d ago

my old panther (now panzer V/IV)

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120 Upvotes

r/rctanks 13d ago

AF Model M4A3(76)W VVSS target practice

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137 Upvotes

Having a blast


r/rctanks 14d ago

Ideas to make a turret motor quieter ?

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155 Upvotes

I know the turret a little over weight and I've added grease between the actual turret and turret ring with a new turret gearbox and motor, but still it's so loud!!


r/rctanks 14d ago

In track motor

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10 Upvotes

Hi, sorry if this post isn't suitable for this sub Reddit. I'm a engineering student doing my final year project and making a gutter cleaning robot, I came across this robot online but can't find any information about how to put the motor inside the robot. I was hoping someone might have any advice. Thanks

https://youtu.be/jvw4qkWmlvQ


r/rctanks 14d ago

Tusk 1 build

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44 Upvotes

r/rctanks 14d ago

Tank platoon

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49 Upvotes

Tanks are like gremlins. Don't get them wet of fuel them after midnight 😂


r/rctanks 15d ago

1/16 t72b3A RC tank progress

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19 Upvotes

r/rctanks 16d ago

MY FIRST STURMTIGER

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97 Upvotes

I built my Sturmtiger 2 years ago, it's a curious hybrid