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WSN 1/16 scale RC Tanks - 12/3/2007 8:22:02 PM   
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Status: offline 		So I was surfing eBay and I came across these tanks called WSN 1/16 scale RC. I just want to know if any of you have any and what they're like. I can't find any reviews on them, and I want a top quality tank. They're quite pricey and I don't want to waste my money it it's no good. I will stop posting so many new friends after this, I just want to find a good rc tank. Thank you for your patience and help.
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RE: WSN 1/16 scale RC Tanks - 12/3/2007 9:04:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		You'd have to buy a Tamiya if you want a top quality tank.


It drives like a dragster as it only has two speeds - Stop and 100mph. The controller is crap press a button makes the turret rotate one way, release and press it again and it goes the other way, same goes with the gun elevation. Also makes a crappy sound when you press the fire button.

Having said that he WSN is a good tank it's just that the electronics suck. Most people strip out the electronics and replace them (even Heng Long electronics are an improvment).

If you're prepared to spend some time (and money) on it then it can be made into a top quality tank but out of the box it's too toy like.

My nephew loves mine (hes 5) but I'm just waiting to modify it.



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RE: WSN 1/16 scale RC Tanks - 12/3/2007 9:08:08 PM   
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RE: WSN 1/16 scale RC Tanks - 12/3/2007 9:25:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		Right, thanks for that. Any idea where one could purchase a tayima tank in the UK? I know they roughly sell for over £200 (then again I have seen some for over £500). I'm guessing ebay would be my best bet.

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RE: WSN 1/16 scale RC Tanks - 12/4/2007 6:30:47 AM   
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Status: offline 		WSN has potential but there is much work to do between WSN and Tamiya. You can see what I had to do.....

http://web.mac.com/ethandunsford/DAK2/T34-76_Project.html#0

http://web.mac.com/ethandunsford/DAK2/SU-122.html#56




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RE: WSN 1/16 scale RC Tanks - 12/4/2007 8:09:55 AM   
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RE: WSN 1/16 scale RC Tanks - 12/4/2007 6:48:33 PM   
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Status: offline 		Wow, those tanks look great guys. I don't suppose anybody is willing to do the work for an extra fee huh?
My father and I are looking for 2 good world war 2 tanks to battle each other with. Problem is he feels it's a waste of money so it means I have to use my own money. What would be the best thing to get on a low budget (not as low as heng long)? A VsTank Tiger and Sherman, or WSN Trumpeter T34 and Tiger? Thanks a lot.

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RE: WSN 1/16 scale RC Tanks - 12/4/2007 8:52:32 PM   
Wozwasnt


 

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Status: offline 		Heng longs can be made into good tanks.

What about these Battle Tanks.

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RE: WSN 1/16 scale RC Tanks - 12/4/2007 9:48:09 PM   
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Status: offline 		Yep, that is what I queried about, by the way what does WSN stand for? I read somewhere it was WASAN or something. Not sure. Sorry for being a noob, I'm sort of new to RC-ing. Also, why is the turret so big on the right side T34?: http://web.mac.com/ethandunsford/DAK2/T34-76_Project.html#1

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RE: WSN 1/16 scale RC Tanks - 12/4/2007 10:10:52 PM   
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Status: offline 		The first T34's (T34/76) were armed with a 76mm gun and a 3 man turret. Later on they were upgunned to an 85mm gun (T34-85) and had a bigger 4 man turret.

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RE: WSN 1/16 scale RC Tanks - 12/5/2007 8:56:39 AM   
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RE: WSN 1/16 scale RC Tanks - 12/5/2007 3:36:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		Right, thanks for the info guys. What does WaSaN stand for? And 1 last thing, i didn't mean to put 'top quality' tank in my OP, I meant a standard, good quality tank.

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RE: WSN 1/16 scale RC Tanks - 12/5/2007 7:19:20 PM   
ksoc



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Status: offline 		Not sure what WSN stands for, but my understanding is they are the RC division of Trumpeter Models. They had static T-34, then it looks like they based the RC version on a simplified version.

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RE: WSN 1/16 scale RC Tanks - 12/5/2007 8:21:42 PM   
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RE: WSN 1/16 scale RC Tanks - 12/16/2007 6:02:16 AM   
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Status: offline 		The WSN T-34/85 is a great tank so long as you take out the RC internals. I did what the other person did and installed the HL electronic which you can get at Matotoys for around $35 (transmitter/receiver, speaker, smoke unit...) I even jerry rigged an airsoft unit in so I could battle my HL 1/16 Tiger, Panzer III, Stug III, Jagdpanther, and now my HL King Tiger. It's a great tank because its a little bit like a model so there is some assembly required. You can paint/detail them and there is a wide selection of decals from Archer Dry Transfers. I even got the Matorro Metal tracks installed(which really completes the tank) Once I figure out how to downlaod pictures here I get some posted.

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