User Manual 1/35 M4A3E8 Sherman Easy Eight RC Conversion Kit

RC Conversion Kit for Tamiya (Asuka)
1/35 M4A3E8 Sherman Easy Eight
(Item 25175) with MTC-2 and ACU
User Manual
Attention!
1) This kit is designed for experienced model makers. It may be
difficult for beginners. Please read this manual thoroughly to see
if you have the required skills and tools.
2) Cutting tools are used frequently in this kit. Extra care should be
taken to avoid injury. Wear hand gloves and eye protection
spectacle if necessary.
3) Keep room well ventilated when working with cements, paints
and organic solvents.
4) Visit www.35rctank.com for addition tips and update information.
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apply cement
side cutter
do not apply cement
modelling knife
apply instant glue
carving knife
wait overnight
hand saw
solder
Attention!
polish with sand paper
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Workable HVSS
remove
note direction of opening!
3
10.5
B14
metal tubing
remove
remove
insert volute spring into slot
B6
B6
B6
2mm
B13
2
volute spring
enlarge hole for free movement
drill 1.6mm hole
Lower hull
remove
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Gearbox
6
14
6
A1
Option 1: gearbox is removable
Option 2: gearbox is not removable
right gearbox
left gearbox
4
Supporting and idler wheels
M12
rotate M12 to adjust track tension
enlarge slot with 0.5-1mm spacer
using PS plate or sprue
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Sprocket
drill
sprocket mount
3.5mm hole
3,5
for smooth track running
chamfer sprocket teeth slightly
note direction
chamfer 0.8mm
6
MTC-2 mount and snap catch
upper hull
5
MTC-2 mount must
locate at left side
4
lower hull
snap catch
Use 1mm PS plate to make
two snap catch
12
72
0.5
29
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Turret ring gear
A1
M2x5
apply glue to A1 only!
A1
ring gear
remove ring gear after glue is secured
8
Machine gun LED
remove
drill 0.6mm through
drill by hand very slowly!
C41
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Main gun
drill
note direction
6mm
J19,J25
drill
5mm
J33
drill
3.5 x 5mm deep
apply glue carefully!
avoid sticking moving parts!
press fit here, do not apply adhesive
main gun LED
LED expose during recoil
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10 Gun elevation and recoil servos
Step2) install gun elevation servo
Step1) attach recoil servo
pass all cables
through center
M2x5
insert push rod
to servo arm
remove gun elevation servo
pass gun LED cable under
gun elevation servo
11 Attach turret
Step1) position turret to upper hull
Step2) secure ring gear with M2x5 screws
M2x5 screws
12 Turret rotation servo and speaker
machine gun LED
apply cement
apply cement
0.5mm clearance between pinion and ring gear
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13 Install ACU
secure ACU with M1.7 screws
14 Connecting 1 Cell Lipo battery
Lipo battery can be dangerous if not use properly! Follow all
safety precautions and always use a dedicated Lipo charger.
Keep original connector for charging.
+
-
solder cables and wrap
with heat shrink tubing
MTC-2 power connector
MTC-2 will damage if polarity is not correct!
1Cell (3.7V) Lipo battery (300-1500mAh)
15 Lower hull connections
1 Cell/ 3.7V Lipo
secure MTC-2
by M2 x 3 screws
Spektrum 2.4G AR6110e
micro receiver
secure power switch
by adhesive tape
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