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Forum: RC Tanks
08-04-2020, 06:42 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,520
Posted By Fsttanks

Now that S**Ks!!!!! Saddening to hear about this....

Now that S**Ks!!!!! Saddening to hear about this. It’s one thing if you drive the Sheridan hard and have these issues it’s kinda expected, but another when it happens to a lightly used tank.
Forum: RC Tanks
07-08-2020, 01:20 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,520
Posted By Fsttanks

I would be in for a set too! I love running the...

I would be in for a set too! I love running the Sheridan but have to take it easy on the power or spend time fixing tracks.

Surprisingly the polystyrene road wheels and idlers are holding up...
Forum: RC Tanks
06-05-2020, 06:08 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,520
Posted By Fsttanks

Unfortunately the pins backing out is not the...

Unfortunately the pins backing out is not the problem. Being single pin nylon tracks the link ends are splitting and the pins being polished SS pop out through the splits rather easily. There are...
Forum: RC Tanks
06-05-2020, 03:23 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,520
Posted By Fsttanks

Yes those are the original Tamiya tracks. There...

Yes those are the original Tamiya tracks. There are NO aftermarket tracks as of yet for the M551. It is really sad because Tamiya tracks especially the ones for their modern tanks are of excellent...
Forum: RC Tanks
06-05-2020, 02:31 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,520
Posted By Fsttanks

A little update on my Tamiya M551 Sheridan. ...

A little update on my Tamiya M551 Sheridan.

The overall performance of the tank has remained rather good even the plastic idlers show no signs of stress, are still tight and roll smoothly. The...
Forum: RC Tanks
03-01-2020, 07:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,520
Posted By Fsttanks

Got the Tamiya Sheridan out fighting other tanks...

Got the Tamiya Sheridan out fighting other tanks today at the LA Tank clubs March 2020 battle. Drove it A LOT using the powered down “dual rate” setting for it on my DX8. It ran and fought great. To...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-28-2020, 03:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,520
Posted By Fsttanks

I feel like a beta tester with the Sheridan... ...

I feel like a beta tester with the Sheridan...

If Kenny makes tracks for the Sheridan I will be in for a set or two!!!
Forum: RC Tanks
02-28-2020, 03:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,520
Posted By Fsttanks

Don't be hesitant to drive your Sheridan it is a...

Don't be hesitant to drive your Sheridan it is a good running tank and fun to drive. Knowing about the track weaknesses I am experiencing will hopefully help keep you and others from breaking yours....
Forum: RC Tanks
02-26-2020, 10:18 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,520
Posted By Fsttanks

They don’t look as bad in person...LoL. I suspect...

They don’t look as bad in person...LoL. I suspect Tamiya used a softer nylon on these tracks.
Forum: RC Tanks
02-26-2020, 12:30 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,520
Posted By Fsttanks

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/c6294c49_6ad2_43f6_b577_553324cd7017_576410e4b8c6a6fed927e74cd34f62ce785e35d4.jpeg
Pin starting to walk out after 5 min of...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-26-2020, 12:16 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,520
Posted By Fsttanks

ADDENDUM TO TRACK ISSUES: A little update on...

ADDENDUM TO TRACK ISSUES:

A little update on the track issues being seen. Well so far I have had FOUR link break and in a relatively short order of time with two more ready to fail! The Sheridan...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-21-2020, 11:51 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,520
Posted By Fsttanks

PART 3: Well the Tamiya M551 Sheridan will...

PART 3:

Well the Tamiya M551 Sheridan will be heading for its first official IR battle day this Sun Feb. 23 in San Diego for the “battle season opener” being put on by the 619th Tank Battalion /...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-18-2020, 07:50 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,520
Posted By Fsttanks

Ref the IR bulb. I use a higher power bulb with...

Ref the IR bulb. I use a higher power bulb with slightly smaller dimensions so it was worse. I went ahead and made an IR bulb holder that positions the bulb deeper in the sighting port, not almost...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-17-2020, 10:39 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,520
Posted By Fsttanks

The front idlers not being ABS is a material weak...

The front idlers not being ABS is a material weak point. I will be keeping a eye on them and reporting back any issues I experience with them. Personally I am more upset about the track. It’s just...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-17-2020, 10:12 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,520
Posted By Fsttanks

All valid points. I think Tamiya took the entire...

All valid points. I think Tamiya took the entire “light tank” theme to heart when they designed this model and cut corners to keep the weight down. I did not mention in my review another issue I had...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-16-2020, 10:41 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,520
Posted By Fsttanks

The front idler wheels are holding up so far. How...

The front idler wheels are holding up so far. How long they hold up is still in question. Out of caution I already bought a spare sprue set. What is wearing fast are the tracks. In roughly two hours...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-16-2020, 10:35 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,520
Posted By Fsttanks

I have to agree the Tamiya stock battery and...

I have to agree the Tamiya stock battery and speaker location don’t lend themselves to performance beyond flat surfaces. Still the Sheridan is a descent r/c tank and with a bit of caution and...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-15-2020, 11:40 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,520
Posted By Fsttanks

Pictured below is how I arranged the battery for...

Pictured below is how I arranged the battery for better all around CG balance. It is held in place with black RVT which holds it tight and has the side effect of also reducing hull vibration/echoing...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-14-2020, 10:39 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,520
Posted By Fsttanks

I did not really do anything to represent...

I did not really do anything to represent modernization updates. I did use some “historic nods” to the Sheridan’s service history in “kitting” it out. The paint theme is Desert Shield/Storm inspired,...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-14-2020, 05:48 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,520
Posted By Fsttanks

This is what can happen if you are a little heavy...

This is what can happen if you are a little heavy handed with the throttle when making turns in soft sprocket packing dirt. The Sheridan tracks are not as strong as other Tamiya modern tank tracks....
Forum: RC Tanks
02-11-2020, 12:23 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,520
Posted By Fsttanks

PART 2: Drive testing I think it is...

PART 2: Drive testing

I think it is important to point out the Spectrum DX8 radio system used for the testing. Although this system allows for a fair amount of customization that would surely...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-09-2020, 12:42 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,520
Posted By Fsttanks

PART 1. My Tamiya M551 Sheridan project was...

PART 1.

My Tamiya M551 Sheridan project was started as two fold. First was to build the Sheridan the second was to measure and check parts fit for an upcoming XM551 turret testbed tank, a XM551...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-08-2020, 08:01 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,520
Posted By Fsttanks

Tamiya M551 Sheridan trials course and drive review

Soon to follow over the next few days will be my “off road trials course and driving review” of the Tamiya M551 Sheridan. I will touch on a few building tweaks I added, but this thread will not focus...
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