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Tamiya US M1A1 Abrams 120mm Gun Main Battle Tank - 48201 (Radio Controlled Model Review)1/35 Scale Electric Tank -
Released by Tamiya on October 20, 1999, the 1/35 US M1A1 Abrams 120mm Gun Main Battle Tank (#48201) came with a 2-channel radio system and is driven by 2 motors, allowing realistic tank movement, forward, reverse, running and pivoting. Motors, battery case, switch, pilot lamp and receiver antenna lead are pre-wired. A transmitter button activates the machine gun and main gun sound effects. 4 x UM-4 (AAA) batteries provide 25 minutes of continuous running time.
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Rating: 4 RCScrapyard
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Hints, Tips and Information
How to avoid Radio Interference
1/ The first consideration when installing your Receiver into your Electrically Powered Model is to make sure it is well away from the Negative Battery terminal, and the Motor. The Magnetic field can cause stuttering type interference at times of high current draw (i.e., Fast Acceleration) |
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Battery Connectors
Over the years I have been racing radio controlled model cars of all descriptions, I have tried a number of different connectors for my batteries.
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Driving On Road
The basic driving style most commonly used for all forms of on road, tarmac and carpet racing, involves using the full width of the road available, and cutting each apex as tight as possible, whilst keeping complete control of the car on the track. The style, often referred to as "Rounding" looks quite simple to those watching, but to get it right needs good hand eye coordination and lots of practice. |
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