Tamiya T55A User manual

1) This kit is designed for experienced model makers. It may be

do not apply cement

modelling knife

4) Visit www.35rctank.com for addition tips and update information.

if you have the required skills and tools.

difficult for beginners. Please read this manual thoroughly to see

3) Keep room well ventilated when working with cements, paints

taken to avoid injury. Wear hand gloves and eye protection

2) Cutting tools are used frequently in this kit. Extra care should be

Attention!

carving knife

spectacle if necessary.

and organic solvents.

side cutter

apply instant glue

solder

apply cement

1/35 T55A

RC Conversion Kit for TAMIYA

Attention!

User Manual (Version 1.0)

(Item no: 35257)

all purpose glue

both sides

hand saw

polish with sand paper

apply lubrication oil

Lower hull

make round holes with a circular file

lower hull

lower hull inside

to make room for torsion bars, remove 0.5mm

4mm

remove

4mm

make slot for sprocket

set screw

2Torsion bars

torsion bar mount (L) 4.5mm spacer

4.5mm spacer

torsion bar mount (R) 4.5mm spacer

2Torsion bars

Gearbox

drill 1.2 x 8mm deep hole

A12, A13, A36, A37

cut 0.3mm slot

metal torsion bar

insert torsion bars into slot

6Speaker

4Sprocket and wheels

do not insert polycap

remove

A10

for smooth wheel rotation,

enlarge hole with 4.2 drill

4.2

5Turrret ring gear

turret ring gear

Attach B9 temporary

for alignment

Turret ring gear

upper hull B9

remove

1mm PS partition plate

For smooth turret rotation, remove

sharp edges with abrasive paper

7Connecting upper and lower hull

1mm PS plate 1mm PS plate

X4 X4

attach to lower hull

8Main gun

remove

alignment mark

metal barrel

Drill 2.5mm through hole

enlarge hole for recoil spring

8Main gun

C15

turret servo assembly

recoil spring

insert barrel and secure set screw

9Turret servos

Drill 4.5mm screw holes

M2x5

attach to upper turret

10 Main gun LED

press fit here, do not apply adhesive

LED expose during recoil

ACU connections

secure ACU with M1.7 screws

keep cables away from moving parts

Attach turret

13 Install MTC-2 mini tank controller

Secure MTC-2

by M2 x 5 screws

M2x5

ACU mount

secure cables with adhesive tape

notice cable positions

MTC-2 mount

MTC-2 power switch

(make opening in lower hull is optional)

14 Lower hull connections

micro receiver

Spektrum 2.4G

AR6110e

1 Cell 3.7V Lipo battery

carboard

16 Using Lipo battery

2) Make sure battery is small enough to put inside the lower hull.

3) Solder connector for MTC-2 as shown. Keep original connector for charging.

safety precautions and always use a dedicated Lipo charger.

Lipo battery can be dangerous if not use properly! Follow all

MTC-2 power connector

MTC-2 will damage if polarity is not correct!

1) Use 3.7V/1Cell Lipo battery (300-1000mAh)

3.7V/1Cell Lipo

300-1000mAh

solder and wrap with

heat shrink tubing

(300 - 1000mAh)

secure cable with

adhesive tape

15 Main gun search light

press fit to C15

do not apply cement

remove

search light mount

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