xion puma
01-19-2008, 05:16 PM
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Do you have a link or a picture of it?
01-19-2008, 05:36 PM
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01-19-2008, 06:40 PM
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Wow, that is nice! That's the first I've heard of it. Who's selling it and how much?
Hope it's not some die-cast model that can't be R/C'd.
Hope it's not some die-cast model that can't be R/C'd.
01-19-2008, 08:19 PM
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I vaguely remember going the website a few months ago. They look great, but seem kind of exspensive.
http://xion-shop.de/deutsch/startseite/default.aspx
http://xion-shop.de/deutsch/startseite/default.aspx
01-20-2008, 05:07 AM
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Wow, that is nice! That's the first I've heard of it. Who's selling it and how much?
Hope it's not some die-cast model that can't be R/C'd.
Wow, that is nice! That's the first I've heard of it. Who's selling it and how much?
Hope it's not some die-cast model that can't be R/C'd.
01-20-2008, 10:25 AM
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I bought the SDKFZ 222 and it is definitely set up for R/C. The insturctions show a recommended layout for the electronics and it has mounts for the battery pack (7.2 volt) and steering servo. I've completed the chassis but have put it on the backburner for now untill i have my PIII completed. I plan on building both DAK. The chassis is all metal and the 4 wheel steering works good. There is some slop on the axels so the wheels are wobbly but i plan on going back and shimming all loose components. (I've test fitted and built it) The metal parts did require some filing so that the parts fit but nothing major. The resin parts are well detailed but i have come across some with bubbles and slight warpage. I hope to have it completed by April with 4 channel operation. I'll probably will get the Puma just for the cool factor.
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01-20-2008, 12:15 PM
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I bought the SDKFZ 222 and it is definitely set up for R/C. The insturctions show a recommended layout for the electronics and it has mounts for the battery pack (7.2 volt) and steering servo. I've completed the chassis but have put it on the backburner for now untill i have my PIII completed. I plan on building both DAK. The chassis is all metal and the 4 wheel steering works good. There is some slop on the axels so the wheels are wobbly but i plan on going back and shimming all loose components. (I've test fitted and built it) The metal parts did require some filing so that the parts fit but nothing major. The resin parts are well detailed but i have come across some with bubbles and slight warpage. I hope to have it completed by April with 4 channel operation. I'll probably will get the Puma just for the cool factor.
Nick
I bought the SDKFZ 222 and it is definitely set up for R/C. The insturctions show a recommended layout for the electronics and it has mounts for the battery pack (7.2 volt) and steering servo. I've completed the chassis but have put it on the backburner for now untill i have my PIII completed. I plan on building both DAK. The chassis is all metal and the 4 wheel steering works good. There is some slop on the axels so the wheels are wobbly but i plan on going back and shimming all loose components. (I've test fitted and built it) The metal parts did require some filing so that the parts fit but nothing major. The resin parts are well detailed but i have come across some with bubbles and slight warpage. I hope to have it completed by April with 4 channel operation. I'll probably will get the Puma just for the cool factor.
Nick
Hi
To what degree can the axles rock about their centres (in a vertical sense)?
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01-20-2008, 04:48 PM
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I had the chance to look over our CO's 223 up close and what Nick is talking about is true and it is very capable of being R/C'd with some alterations. I have an eye on one in the distant future BUT I like the Puma much better.
Now they need to come out with an M8 too.
Now they need to come out with an M8 too.
01-20-2008, 10:06 PM
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Nick, I have been watching the 222 also, its my second fav armored car, the Puma being the first. Last I looked it was on backorder for the 222, where did you get it and how much was it and shipping?
01-21-2008, 01:36 AM
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ACG, I bought it from Back Yard Armor last year. It was around $300 U.S.D. with shipping. There was a 6 weeks delay after I paid for it before I received it. I was told it was because the manufacturer was making an improvement to the gearbox. The kit did come with an addendum for the gearbox and included some small plastic washer/shims for the gearbox. BTW, if anyone is planning on building one of these look into the Toadmans SDKFZ 222 picture CD. It has hundreds of high quality pictures for reference. (I hope i don't get in trouble for that plug.) It would be nice if they decided to do an M8 but allied vehicles just don't seem to be as popular as axis vehicles. Whatever happened to the Trumpeter M16 halftrack for instance?
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01-23-2008, 05:47 PM
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ORIGINAL: Panther F
Wow, that is nice! That's the first I've heard of it. Who's selling it and how much?
Hope it's not some die-cast model that can't be R/C'd.
Wow, that is nice! That's the first I've heard of it. Who's selling it and how much?
Hope it's not some die-cast model that can't be R/C'd.
01-23-2008, 08:04 PM
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ORIGINAL: firenick
ACG, I bought it from Back Yard Armor last year. It was around $300 U.S.D. with shipping. There was a 6 weeks delay after I paid for it before I received it. I was told it was because the manufacturer was making an improvement to the gearbox. The kit did come with an addendum for the gearbox and included some small plastic washer/shims for the gearbox. BTW, if anyone is planning on building one of these look into the Toadmans SDKFZ 222 picture CD. It has hundreds of high quality pictures for reference. (I hope i don't get in trouble for that plug.) It would be nice if they decided to do an M8 but allied vehicles just don't seem to be as popular as axis vehicles. Whatever happened to the Trumpeter M16 halftrack for instance?
Nick
ACG, I bought it from Back Yard Armor last year. It was around $300 U.S.D. with shipping. There was a 6 weeks delay after I paid for it before I received it. I was told it was because the manufacturer was making an improvement to the gearbox. The kit did come with an addendum for the gearbox and included some small plastic washer/shims for the gearbox. BTW, if anyone is planning on building one of these look into the Toadmans SDKFZ 222 picture CD. It has hundreds of high quality pictures for reference. (I hope i don't get in trouble for that plug.) It would be nice if they decided to do an M8 but allied vehicles just don't seem to be as popular as axis vehicles. Whatever happened to the Trumpeter M16 halftrack for instance?
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01-23-2008, 10:45 PM
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Man, at close to $900 USD I might just have to pass on this one. Lets hope the suggested retail is as inflated as the Tamiya kits and they sell at half the cost. I'm still hoping that Trumpeter does release the m16 but after seeing it anounced in 2006 and not seeing hardly any mention of it in 2007 I kind of wonder how serious they are to release it.
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01-24-2008, 08:22 AM
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02-05-2008, 12:08 PM
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Check the site....the cutaway of the 234 shows the mechanics and the ad states 8 wheel drive and reccomends the motors that can be used. One bad thing is the price[X(] 600-700 Euros. Too steep for my bank account, regardless of how good it is.[&o]
02-05-2008, 12:34 PM
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I know what you mean. [
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Everyone has a price limit on their toys!
]Everyone has a price limit on their toys!
08-15-2008, 05:49 PM
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Any news about this peice? I would love to read a decent rewiev of the Puma and see a few pictures. Sure sounds like a fantastic peice of technology! I would love to have one of 'em to play with!
But I have thought about it, does it have scale speed? And is it combatible with any IT battle system? I suspect not, but maybe maybe it could be converted to use either ElMod or HL electronics? I hope someone knows, I'm eager to know the truth! haha.
Ok, time to catch some Z's to much beer in my head. Thank's all![8D]
/Gabriel
But I have thought about it, does it have scale speed? And is it combatible with any IT battle system? I suspect not, but maybe maybe it could be converted to use either ElMod or HL electronics? I hope someone knows, I'm eager to know the truth! haha.
Ok, time to catch some Z's to much beer in my head. Thank's all![8D]
/Gabriel
08-15-2008, 06:09 PM
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found another picture
found another picture
I have the X22 drive board for the 222/223 or other Amor Cars I also have the correct graupner motors that go with it!
Look under my manual section for Think tank x22 http://www.rctankwars.com/manuals.php
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