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Forum: RC Tanks
12-30-2020, 05:31 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 74,524
Posted By Der alte Fritz

After running the Jeep/trailer combination for a...

After running the Jeep/trailer combination for a while now I would recommend heavier wire. The spring wire greatly improved the performance, but I am actually thinking of reworking the spring. The...
Forum: RC Tanks
11-04-2020, 06:14 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 74,524
Posted By Der alte Fritz

That was easy!

I had been very frustrated whenever I drove the Jeep with my new trailer because the hitch would always open and drop the trailer. Here is an easy fix to add a spring to keep the pintle hitch closed....
Forum: RC Tanks
11-01-2020, 05:39 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 74,524
Posted By Der alte Fritz

Smile Thanks, Gary. It is a little cumbersome using the...

Thanks, Gary. It is a little cumbersome using the zip tie, but it is worth a try. I was also thinking of a small, black O-Ring. Not sure if it would stay in place unless I file a groove in the top...
Forum: RC Tanks
10-31-2020, 03:57 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 74,524
Posted By Der alte Fritz

The trailer did arrive today as expected and...

The trailer did arrive today as expected and looks great behind the Jeep. We also had our first snow yesterday, now everybody is a little underdressed. While the trailer looks great, the Jeeps...
Forum: RC Tanks
10-24-2020, 01:21 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 74,524
Posted By Der alte Fritz

I have had good experiences with AsiaTees....

I have had good experiences with AsiaTees. Ordered my wife's Humvee from them last year and the Jeep this summer for myself. Now waiting for the trailer to arrive. Their prices seem to be reasonable.
Forum: RC Tanks
10-24-2020, 05:11 AM
Replies: 243
Views: 74,524
Posted By Der alte Fritz

Mine is "In Transit" and was accepted on the 18th...

Mine is "In Transit" and was accepted on the 18th in Hong Kong. If the seller's estimate is correct I am hoping for it to arrive here by the end of next week, but you never know with the mail service...
Forum: RC Tanks
08-29-2020, 04:45 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 74,524
Posted By Der alte Fritz

Great trail crawler - not so good on the rocks

So far I only used the Jeep on fairly easy trails, but a couple days ago I tried some more difficult rocks. I don't actually know when it happened, but back at home I found that I had lost the ax and...
Forum: RC Tanks
08-16-2020, 04:51 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 74,524
Posted By Der alte Fritz

I finally added the taillights to my Jeep and...

I finally added the taillights to my Jeep and also installed an electronic switch to control the lights from my transmitter.

Light upgrade for Jeep
Forum: RC Tanks
08-09-2020, 12:10 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 74,524
Posted By Der alte Fritz

Love your private army, Gary. The short guy does...

Love your private army, Gary. The short guy does look like a candidate for a Jeep driver, hopefully it works and you can post info about his heritage.
I was able to pull the head off my mystery...
Forum: RC Tanks
08-04-2020, 05:20 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 74,524
Posted By Der alte Fritz

Just scroll up a couple of posts, Crius posted...

Just scroll up a couple of posts, Crius posted the links for the top and machine gun.
Any 1/6 scale (12") figure will work without the top on the Jeep. With the top a 11" figure will be better or...
Forum: RC Tanks
08-03-2020, 09:52 AM
Replies: 243
Views: 74,524
Posted By Der alte Fritz

Well, the top came today! Fits perfectly and I...

Well, the top came today! Fits perfectly and I like the look of the Jeep.
BUT... There will be a problem with scale figures. My DiD "Dixon the medic" used to peek over the windshield as do other...
Forum: RC Tanks
08-02-2020, 03:48 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 74,524
Posted By Der alte Fritz

My top left Memphis, TN yesterday and is...

My top left Memphis, TN yesterday and is scheduled to arrive tomorrow. I will post a picture as soon as I can. The machine gun is also available; both at AsiaTees. Do a search under "Shop...
Forum: RC Tanks
07-03-2020, 01:30 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 74,524
Posted By Der alte Fritz

I just posted a video with my ESS Dual + sound...

I just posted a video with my ESS Dual + sound installation into the Jeep. Granted, it's not the true Jeep sound, but it makes me happy to hear it while crawling.
https://youtu.be/TRydkzxECFg
Forum: RC Tanks
06-29-2020, 11:21 AM
Replies: 243
Views: 74,524
Posted By Der alte Fritz

Yes, the sound is NOT an accurate Jeep sound. But...

Yes, the sound is NOT an accurate Jeep sound. But like I said, I am not a purist and the sound satisfies my crawling interest. People have commented how my Defender sounds like it has a V8 in it and...
Forum: RC Tanks
06-29-2020, 08:04 AM
Replies: 243
Views: 74,524
Posted By Der alte Fritz

Gary, I got mine at AMain Hobbies; they seem to...

Gary, I got mine at AMain Hobbies; they seem to have the better price right now. I saw them at over $100 when I was looking for the unit for the Jeep....
Forum: RC Tanks
06-28-2020, 04:43 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 74,524
Posted By Der alte Fritz

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/600x600/jeep_86fafa2ce82d7734cd3b86bd63829ee03d1edecf.jpg
This is Dixxon's Jeep. I couldn't post the photos with my last post because I only...
Forum: RC Tanks
06-28-2020, 04:41 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 74,524
Posted By Der alte Fritz

I ordered mine from ATees; it was back-ordered...

I ordered mine from ATees; it was back-ordered and I had to wait about a month until they had it in stock. Right now their date is July 3 for the next batch. Since I didn't want to wait for the slow...
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