A simple how-to video for RC tanks using rare-earth magnets instead of the screws to secure the hulls together. Please subcribe to our channel and like this video!
This is modification is super worth while. Apart from easy access, it gives you the option to cut and dispose the stock battery comparment. You then get loads of space for a large battery, control board, speaker and whatever else you want to install. Highly recommended and it compliments the Drive Axle Bearing Support and Hull Brace modifications. These modifications give Tamiya 1/16 tanks a run for their money.
Hi, I just bought 2 packs of magnets from eBay ... I searched for rare earth magnets and found many suppliers. The magnets were offered in many, many sizes from the magnets that look like they've been snipped off a pin. Tiny! But seriously powerful. I bought a pack (100?) of these tiny ones and some that were approx 4mm in diameter. I can see many more magnets of all sizes in my future..
Thats a good idea but do you build also your own speaker boxes? Dit it with my tank and dond need a amplifire for it. If you whant i can share it with you
@@StanlleyLegion Thank you. Good to have you in the Manila Tank Platoon group. By the way, can you also make a video about installing a recoil barrel and flash?
Hi Stanley. Have you heard of a sight called Hestia also called Hestia brave troops 10.com. Anyway I've seen a 1/16 scale metal tiger tank 1 for 45 bucks. What do you think about this price. I'm also looking at the new drift tank for 80 bucks.
may be i am too late here Would like to know will such strong magnet interfere with the board. since the screw holes is right next to the board. i wanted do this to my t90 and planned to keep upgrade it in the future, don't want shorten it's life.
ok can you do one on a henglong Sherman but I want to make hatches on the rear open and the two front ones but where they are is where the screws hold the body can you show where to put them and what magnets are used and can they be purchased on ebay thanks
@@StanlleyLegion on Amazon their is heng long king tiger upgraded version with metal tracks and metal gears for 249$+ shipping is that a good deal or bad.
make sure you get the MS version- that means the gearbox is steel gears vs MZ which is Zinc. But then the gear ratio is off anyway (too fast for the King Tiger) so that shouldn't matter. Price is about right.
I want to do this mod so bad on my heng long abrams. Will this impact the hull stiffness? I dont have the money to buy a stiffening kit just yet and am worried it will make the hull flex too much. Thank you!
@@StanlleyLegion Thanks for the reply, so the hull magnets should be okay without impacting the stiffness? Thanks so much for the reply, I really like and appreciate all the tank videos you put out. I have binged almost all of them.
This is modification is super worth while. Apart from easy access, it gives you the option to cut and dispose the stock battery comparment. You then get loads of space for a large battery, control board, speaker and whatever else you want to install. Highly recommended and it compliments the Drive Axle Bearing Support and Hull Brace modifications. These modifications give Tamiya 1/16 tanks a run for their money.
thanks Thevan
Nice video! Just a little tip when you record video with a smartphone, set it in "plane mode" so you dont record messages notification sounds.
hahaha thanks, yes I have done that after this video
Nice one Stanlley
The best way to shorten the upper bases is by using a slow spinning drill. Ca. 8 mm.
great! nice video as always
very good!!
How about a link to the magnets or a pic the brand packaging close up. Thanks for sharing.
Brett Todd it's a generic Japanese dollar store called Daiso.
Hi, I just bought 2 packs of magnets from eBay ... I searched for rare earth magnets and found many suppliers. The magnets were offered in many, many sizes from the magnets that look like they've been snipped off a pin. Tiny! But seriously powerful. I bought a pack (100?) of these tiny ones and some that were approx 4mm in diameter. I can see many more magnets of all sizes in my future..
Very good tip! - can i use a special superglue i have? it is like gel, slow drying, about 5mins, greets, Levi
I tried. Its too brittle stiff still. So it will work for a while then breaks
would magnets possibly interfere with any components? the board or motors? if so what would be a safe distance?
Thats a good idea but do you build also your own speaker boxes? Dit it with my tank and dond need a amplifire for it. If you whant i can share it with you
yes i did
Magnets doesnt affect the board or receiver right?
Yes no problem
@@StanlleyLegion Thank you. Good to have you in the Manila Tank Platoon group. By the way, can you also make a video about installing a recoil barrel and flash?
Cara ni boleh ke untuk king tiger?
yes bro of course boleh
Hi Stanley. Have you heard of a sight called Hestia also called Hestia brave troops 10.com. Anyway I've seen a 1/16 scale metal tiger tank 1 for 45 bucks. What do you think about this price. I'm also looking at the new drift tank for 80 bucks.
Never heard of Hestia. The $45 tank is a scam going around. You get a tiny toy tank. Nothing like the videos and photos. Not even close.
@@StanlleyLegion Yup it's a scam
pakai magnet nedynium kuat tak?
kuat!
Hey do you have a favourite smoke oil ? Thanks
Megasteam!
may be i am too late here
Would like to know will such strong magnet interfere with the board. since the screw holes is right next to the board.
i wanted do this to my t90 and planned to keep upgrade it in the future, don't want shorten it's life.
never had any problems
@@StanlleyLegion thanks for the tip
ok can you do one on a henglong Sherman but I want to make hatches on the rear open and the two front ones but where they are is where the screws hold the body can you show where to put them and what magnets are used and can they be purchased on ebay thanks
sorry Simon- don't have a Sherman nor any lined up in my build queue. But it's easy- the holes are in pairs, i think 6 or 8 screws. Good luck!
Can you use the same size magnet for the leopard 2a6
Yes for all HL tanks
Are heng long good rc tanks good?
they are ok generally speaking and is the cheapest RC tanks that has the common upgrade parts with Taigen/Torro etc
@@StanlleyLegion on Amazon their is heng long king tiger upgraded version with metal tracks and metal gears for 249$+ shipping is that a good deal or bad.
make sure you get the MS version- that means the gearbox is steel gears vs MZ which is Zinc. But then the gear ratio is off anyway (too fast for the King Tiger) so that shouldn't matter. Price is about right.
@@StanlleyLegion I checked they are zinc. Thank you so much for responding I am new to the rc tank hobby
most welcome and have loads of fun!
Hi! What diameter and thickness do you reccomend for 1/16 heng long m1a2 abrams? Thank tou!
I use 6mm x 3mm for all my builds!
www.rctanklegion.com/products/super-strong-magnets-6mm-round-x-3mm
I want to do this mod so bad on my heng long abrams. Will this impact the hull stiffness? I dont have the money to buy a stiffening kit just yet and am worried it will make the hull flex too much. Thank you!
Once you have cut the battery box, yes it will flex more. Best to get the HSAB kit
@@StanlleyLegion Thanks for the reply, so the hull magnets should be okay without impacting the stiffness? Thanks so much for the reply, I really like and appreciate all the tank videos you put out. I have binged almost all of them.
@@gaveintothedarkness if you're driving on flat ground without too much off road (which flexes the hull) you'll be ok
@@StanlleyLegion Thank you Stanlley!
Hi there may I know where is your shop located?
@@RevNeilDDavies Utropolis Marketplace, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Honestly, a dremel or small angle grinder would probably be better to take down the posts
Turn off the notifications on your phone on the back ground.. it's extremely annoying. >;(
Very old video, yes I have learnt from it