Combat Digi-Q Maintenance FAQ

Jet Black · #1 01-18-2003, 01:19 AM

Just wondering if anyone has made a maintenance FAQ for these Combat Digi-Q's?

I just got an M4 Sherman today, and the noise doesn't seem to be bothering me and it's driving pretty straight - so I don't really want to open it up at the moment...

...but I'd like to keep it in tip top shape. Thanks!

J.

Panzer · #2 01-18-2003, 12:28 PM

I opened mine up and oiled the gears and one of the motors lost all power so the tank could barely turn in on direction. I don't know if it's that the pinion gear is turning on the motor shaft because of the oil or if the oil somehow ruined the motor.

Jet Black · #3 01-18-2003, 02:22 PM

Ouch.

I'm going to be really careful with my tank because it cost me so much ... I know the guy was probably laughing, but when you see something you've been dreaming of driving around on a counter, you just go crazy.

Anyhow, I see the instructions have some minor clean-up with taking the tracks off et al. Other than that, over the long run, would much more be necessary?

jayd177 · #4 01-19-2003, 11:41 PM

Hey Panzer,
I have the exact same problem with my German Panther. I feel your pain. --Jay

Panzer · #5 01-21-2003, 06:43 PM

Jayd177, was your problem caused by oil?

jayd177 · #6 01-21-2003, 08:03 PM

I'm pretty sure. It didn't happen until after I greased the gears using hobby teflon. For me it seems to be the gear attatched to the wheel. It was only the right side with my tank, but when I switched the sides the wheels were on, the problem followed the wheel (went to the left side).

Panzer · #7 01-21-2003, 10:33 PM

Wow, I don't think I even looked at the wheel. I'll check it out. My first suspicion was that the pinion on the motor loosened and when under a lot of stress while turning it would slip. It goes pretty well straight but will almost not turn right.