I started the Hooben T 55 build as stated a couple days ago. The suspension goes together quite well. All the suspension parts and supports are cast metal. The metal castings needed very little touch up with light sand paper during installation to аssure smooth operation. The instructions state to install the suspension supports in the hull, and to then аssemble the other parts in to the support in the hull. I found that the systems can be аssembled outside the hull and then bolted in to the hull when complete. The end suspensions on each side have small metal arms going to the shock absorbers, and these of course are аssembled after the main suspension arms are installed.
I also replaced the stock electric motors with a pair of black short can motors with flux rings. These motors give more torque, and also retain speed better when you are in IR combat and loose speed from taking hits. The long black can motors, by the way, will not fit the T 55. They are too long and will not clear the transmissions when bolted in.
Also, I replaced the open needle bearings for the final drive shaft included with the kit with sealed flangelss bearings. An open needle bearing running on a br*** drive shaft will collect every piece of dirt and dust in the oblast, so going with the sealed bearings is a good idea.
More will come in the next day or two on this build. I have started the upper hull details today.
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