Chunwai Models asked RCTankHQ the review
their latest all metal tank, we of course
humbly agreed and what follows is a review
of one fantastic tank. Mr. Chun has created
a masterpiece in rugged design and
suspension as well as electronic power. This
tank offers a cut above the rest by
supplying a Gigahertz Transmitter and a good
supply of spare parts like track pads, links
and fuses.
Shipping Contents
&
function
Chunwai Models always ships their
tanks in the best safest way to insure
the product it not damaged in transit,
the M60 was no
exception as the photo depicts, that
tank was surrounded in packing
styrofoam under as well as on top.
With every M60 you get a loads of
extras like; 8 track parts and steel
track pins with a load of
replacement pads track guides and also
a full set of replacement fuses and
fuse cables, one bottle, for proper
oil measurement with a filling
syringe, needle and 12v tank charger.
Also included is a full set of allen
wrenches that will be needed for
suspension and track adjustment as
well as other maintenance applications
around the tank. Basic movement of the
tank include; forward, reverse, left
gradual turn, right gradual turn, 180
degree full unlimited turret rotation
with recoil of the main gun that's
synced with 105 main gun blast, all
movement of the tracks are synced with
M60 sounds with track squeaks which
can be turned on or off via a switch
on the control panel located in the
nose of the tank.
Extras
and content; :
Design & Detail
The upper hull of the M60 is a 6mm thick
full cast piece with detail galore, one
of the physical traits of a 1:1 scale
M60 is the rear deck designed with flows
and rises that Chunwai manages to
recreate every slope and vent in great
detail even the travel lock is
completely functional. The front of the
tank has reactive armor or Blazer ERA
seen on a lot of US Marine Corps in
Desert Storm/Shield and current Israeli
M60's.
The turret is cast 3mm thick metal
just like the real thing and another
M60 characteristic is the high
commanders cupola found on almost
all Patton series tanks, again
Chunwai manages to recreate this
unique cupola with working hatch.
The refueling for the smoker in
located on the rear deck next to the
turret ring this and the location of
the recharging point at the front
ensure that you don't have to ever
open the tank to refill oil, charge
the battery or turn on and off the
tank.
Additional
Detail Photos!
Electronics Gearbox & Sound
The
M60 has the new and much improved T-2000
smaller in size with a heatsink that runs the
entire length of the
ESC supplying a whopping 75amps per channel
with 160Amp burst. The T-2000 already comes
setup and ready to run from the Chunwai
factory but if you ever need to program it
yourself the setup is push button easy. I was
very impressed with the performance the
gradual turn areas on the stick are wide with
auto neutral steering on the far left or right
the T-2000 supplies all the power you will
need.
The
gearbox has a set of twin geared 550rpm 12v motors
with higher torque inline gearboxes that provide
power
to the track through a sprocket and chain. Each
motors positive lead runs through a fuse to
protect the motors that are housed in a metal frame with crossed bracing
then secures to
the floor of the rear chassis.
The
M60 comes complete with a metal body smoker that
is built super strong that puts out mass amounts
of
smoke which is pushed out the rear by a 12v
inbuilt fan system that is turned on or off by the
front center power switch in the nose of the tank.
The smoke is funneled from the smoker through
rubber tubes that lead to the rear and exit out
the exhaust fins. I simply can't say enough about
this smoker it's out of this world, I can safely
say it's the finest 1/16 scale Tank smoke unit on
the market and it's size makes it easy to fit in
almost any RC tank I'll focus more on the smoker
(size and voltage compatibility) in the modeling
phase on the forum so make you join me there.
The
M60 comes with a complete sound system unit housed
in a all metal sound box with a access hole in
front to allow the tanker to turn up of down the
volume the sound is wired in the power for the
motors thus giving scale sound with the movement
of the tank other included sound are the main gun
sound wired into the recoil unit and track squeak
sounds this sound system, like the smoker the
sound unit can be used in other 1/16 and even
larger tanks due to its size.
Transmitter Tracks and
Suspension
The Transmitter marks a first for me, I've been
into RC Tanks for years, and I must admit a little
old school reluctantly when it comes to making the
move from MHz to GHz, until now that is, boy oh
boy what a change. This transmitter package is
complete with computer software that allows you to
plug-in the Transmitter directly into your
computer using the provided USB cable, allowing
you to do phenomenal tweaks; like change the
function of each channel or mix two or more
channels together it also allows you to save the
profile so other profiles for other tanks you have
can simply be loaded in 2 sec's. If you like a
Tamiya style driving simply mix channel 1 and 4
and your done. Opening up the tank and unplugging
and fooling around with the receiver cables are a
thing of the past as well as breaking those
infernal metal retractable antennas over and over,
load the transmitter with six AA batteries and
your away.
The tracks are all metal with rubber chevrons
found on most M60A1's and can be adjusted by a
duel independent tension adjuster system located
in the inside of the tank at the front these
adjusters are made of metal and are very strong
and durable and set in bearings, the tension is
adjusted with the provided allen wrench.
The suspension is very robust but at the same time
provides realistic road wheel movement over rough
terrain. Each road wheel is CNC machined and set
in medal shielded bearings with rubber tires and
support rollers. Each suspension arm is reinforced
and secured through the chassis by four screws, an
allen wrench tool is provided for any adjustment
you may need.
UPDATE! New T142 Track
New Version
Update!
Summary
As I've stated before in the review, I
have been around the RC Tank hobby for
many years and never have I found a more
powerful ready to run tank or
kit for that matter, and to comes with
ample support
products along with an out of this world
GHz-transmitter. There is something about
running an all metal heavy tank that
once you've driven one, your hooked.
This tank has it all and does it all,
drop
Chunwai an email and have your hand
built all metal 1/16 scale M60 Patton
tank started today!
The
M60 comes with a complete sound system unit housed
in a all metal sound box with a access hole in
front to allow the tanker to turn up of down the
volume the sound is wired in the power for the
motors thus giving scale sound with the movement
of the tank other included sound are the main gun
sound wired into the recoil unit and track squeak
sounds this sound system, like the smoker the
sound unit can be used in other 1/16 and even
larger tanks due to its size.
