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Forum: RC Tanks
06-10-2023, 05:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,790
Posted By Fsttanks

The TongDe M60 continues to do well and just took...

The TongDe M60 continues to do well and just took part in its second battle day at the LA Tank Clubs June 2023 event. It shared the field with four other M60s all which fought well.

Photo of all...
Forum: RC Tanks
06-05-2023, 04:49 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,790
Posted By Fsttanks

Added a spotlight by JVM3Dconcepts to the TD M60....

Added a spotlight by JVM3Dconcepts to the TD M60. IMO it adds so much more of that "Cold War" tough look to the feel of the tank.

...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-25-2023, 02:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,790
Posted By Fsttanks

The M60 did well given its size and the very...

The M60 did well given its size and the very tight terrain (city scape) of the LA Tank Clubs battle field. With a little more time battling with the M60 it should prove to be quite a good adversary...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-10-2023, 09:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,790
Posted By Fsttanks

I wish I could. It was an avoidable typo, I...

I wish I could.

It was an avoidable typo, I wasn't wearing my glasses when I entered the title so I did not see it. When I did, the allotted edit "time frame" had lapsed. Admin would have changed...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-09-2023, 03:11 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,790
Posted By Fsttanks

A little update on the plastic version shown...

A little update on the plastic version shown above. I have found that the plastic bushing used in it are sloppy in their fit and this causes far to much wobbling of the suspension arms and road...
Forum: RC Tanks
05-02-2023, 09:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,790
Posted By Fsttanks

Some changes are coming later in May 2023. I was...

Some changes are coming later in May 2023. I was told the M60s will be dropping the plastic suspension arms and will be coming standard with metal suspension arms.

A new lower hull will now have...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-28-2023, 06:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,790
Posted By Fsttanks

TongDe M60 in a "Cold War" era theme photo...

TongDe M60 in a "Cold War" era theme photo between an M551 and M1A1.
...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-28-2023, 05:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,790
Posted By Fsttanks

I was about to slap your hand.....LOL NO not...

I was about to slap your hand.....LOL NO not really. This is an open thread I hope will help drive sales and or help people make decisions about buying an M60, so talking about getting a supplier in...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-26-2023, 05:38 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,790
Posted By Fsttanks

The smoker is the same one currently being used...

The smoker is the same one currently being used in newer HL tanks except that it is white plastic vs black. I rip them out first thing so I could not tell you how they perform but I would imagine it...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-25-2023, 05:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,790
Posted By Fsttanks

Any hardware store or hobby/craft store will have...

Any hardware store or hobby/craft store will have them. They are fairly common and easy to find.
Forum: RC Tanks
04-25-2023, 03:59 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,790
Posted By Fsttanks

Just an update. The M60 is still running great so...

Just an update. The M60 is still running great so that is a good thing. Next I have received the new torsion bar "lock down covers" and M60 sprocket hub caps from JVM3Dconcepts. The TD M60s do not...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-21-2023, 07:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,790
Posted By Fsttanks

Looks like I was correct about what the mounting...

Looks like I was correct about what the mounting points under the M60 gearboxes are for. This is TDs copy of the HL "cross drive"/ "dual current" gearbox. ...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-15-2023, 01:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,790
Posted By Fsttanks

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1242x898/384bfae2_048a_44a6_bc14_04bc3f56eea5_f312439493160970959487a0afa54b68df2cb886.jpeg
TongDe metal version M60 on rock obstacle during...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-14-2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,790
Posted By Fsttanks

PART 4. To summarize everything up I have...

PART 4.

To summarize everything up I have found that aside from some cosmetic issues the metal upgrade version of the TongDe M60 a reasonable good tank. It has features of both HengLong and Tamiya...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-13-2023, 10:33 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,790
Posted By Fsttanks

PART 3 In this part I wanted to talk about...

PART 3

In this part I wanted to talk about the M60 metal tracks and sprockets. The M60 uses a proprietary sprocket that uses a drive axle mounting slot compatible with HengLong drive axles. That...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-12-2023, 07:24 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,790
Posted By Fsttanks

PART 2: Electronic This part will be short....

PART 2: Electronic

This part will be short. The TD control system is similar to the HengLong 6.0/7.0 systems and has many of the same features. Although similar the driving dynamics are slightly...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-12-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,790
Posted By Fsttanks

PART 1 continued: Now on to the mechanical...

PART 1 continued:

Now on to the mechanical that I feel is good.

Road wheels. These are one piece metal with rubber tires and two bearings. They are held onto the suspension arm with a stainless...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-12-2023, 07:34 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,790
Posted By Fsttanks

The front of the mantle is not covered in...

The front of the mantle is not covered in "canvas" but it has been given a bit of cosmetic work. The sides though have been. The two blend blend together reasonably well after the cosmetic work I did...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-11-2023, 10:42 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,790
Posted By Fsttanks

PART 1. In this review I am going to focus...

PART 1.

In this review I am going to focus primarily on the mechanical aspect of the TD M60 and so not much on the cosmetics. I think it is well established that the basic cosmetics need some...
Forum: RC Tanks
04-10-2023, 05:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,790
Posted By Fsttanks

TongeDa M60 "Patton" tank review.

Well finally got around to finishing up the build out and testing of the "metal version" TongDe M60.

Before the review starts here are some finished and out of the box photos. Yes I know that is...
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