Tamiya Sherman or Hooben Elefant?
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RE: Tamiya Sherman or Hooben Elefant?
I'm going for it. Im going iwo jima marine camo with the ducts and the battlefield additions that I can find documentation on. Bob, I'll try to call you again tomorrow about the kit. I can paypal you or bring cash when I pick it up. Checked out a lot of upgrades and have chosen a few to start. As I see the kit go together Ill figure out which other ones I'll get. I'll get the Elefant next month. Got to keep my bullpen stocked with a few builds. Just doing the Bulldog has lit a fire back under my but. I'm enjoying myself. I'm even on World of tanks and having a blast too.
Thank you all for you posts. Definately a wealh of information here.
Cheers,
Bill
Thank you all for you posts. Definately a wealh of information here.
Cheers,
Bill
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Ethan, Herman... did you guys use styrene or brass in the construction of your stacks?
~ Jeff
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"You can upgrade the Sherman tank to a heavy."
Please explain. I'm starting a e8 build and will do the ETO armor up as well. Does this now "qualify" as a heavy?
Please explain. I'm starting a e8 build and will do the ETO armor up as well. Does this now "qualify" as a heavy?
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ORIGINAL: Rustytrax
''You can upgrade the Sherman tank to a heavy.''
Please explain. I'm starting a e8 build and will do the ETO armor up as well. Does this now ''qualify'' as a heavy?
''You can upgrade the Sherman tank to a heavy.''
Please explain. I'm starting a e8 build and will do the ETO armor up as well. Does this now ''qualify'' as a heavy?
Okay, I will explain anything you need, BUT... read these first as they might give you some idea of what is what:
http://www.bayareatankers.org/Intell...les_RCACN_.htm
And here is a chart of the classified vehicles:
http://www.bayareatankers.org/Intell...atified03_.htm
I picked these as they are very well spelled out but are not necessarily practiced everywhere.
The JUMBO is a given as it is definably up-armored, but the Thunderbolt is a field modification to the Easy 8 and may not apply to everyone's interpretation as a heavy.
Let me know if this helps!
~ Jeff
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RE: Tamiya Sherman or Hooben Elefant?
ORIGINAL: thecommander
The Sherman is a inexpensive and reliable Tamiya tank. If you want to learn IR battle a revolving turret is a MUST. The Hooben Elefant is not reliable. Just like the real thing. (italics mine) It is not a tank are going to want to battle with all day long like the Sherman could be.
The Sherman is a inexpensive and reliable Tamiya tank. If you want to learn IR battle a revolving turret is a MUST. The Hooben Elefant is not reliable. Just like the real thing. (italics mine) It is not a tank are going to want to battle with all day long like the Sherman could be.
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Do another tank Hooben, none of the parts fit on the T55, why try I have 3 sets of plastic parts and there is so much flash many of the parts are unusable. The bearing do not fit hull and both motors need to be shimmed each with different amounts.
Darryl
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ORIGINAL: Darryl Usher
Do another tank Hooben, none of the parts fit on the T55, why try I have 3 sets of plastic parts and there is so much flash many of the parts are unusable. The bearing do not fit hull and both motors need to be shimmed each with different amounts.
Darryl
Do another tank Hooben, none of the parts fit on the T55, why try I have 3 sets of plastic parts and there is so much flash many of the parts are unusable. The bearing do not fit hull and both motors need to be shimmed each with different amounts.
Darryl
Wow, that's a first. A negative report on the HOOBEN T-55.
Why didn't you send it back or tell someone about it?
~ Jeff
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See, another satisfied Hooben customer & reason why they should roll the dice on one more tank kit before simply folding up the tent & focusing on new ships & submarines.
Here's a great reference site on British tanks that I'll send to their laoban to reconsider.
http://208.84.116.223/forums/index.php?showtopic=35082
Here's a great reference site on British tanks that I'll send to their laoban to reconsider.
http://208.84.116.223/forums/index.php?showtopic=35082
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ORIGINAL: Darryl Usher
Well I normally do not due negative reports. It took better than a year to get all the parts.
Darryl
Well I normally do not due negative reports. It took better than a year to get all the parts.
Darryl
Oh no, I wasn't hanging it on you Darryl. It's just the first bad thing I have heard about that kit and already know what's in store for me on the Elefant (which I do have) just surprised about it, that's all.
Why did it take so long to get parts?
~ Jeff
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RE: Tamiya Sherman or Hooben Elefant?
Well got my Sherman tonight. Thanks Bob. Going to put together an upgrade parts order. Bearings. metal elevation arm, Idler brackets, and some bling I guess. Any other suggestions will be appreciated. Herman I'm going the USMC standard version(we can platoon). Have to research the paint FS numbers. The ways they mounted the wood. Can you suggest any reference books or material on that variant?
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There are a lot out there, but I relied on Zalonga's book on the Sherman and some specific to the USMC tanks in WWII. My build is on the H.E.A.T. website if you haven't seen it at H*E*A*T Armor - Home .
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There is a Squadron Signal book called "Tank arfare on Iwo Jima" that is a good reference on what you're looking for. Mostly black-and-white photos, but some are in color, and there are color drawings and markings descriptions as well. Amazon has it at: http://www.amazon.com/Tank-Warfare-I.../dp/0897475593
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RE: Tamiya Sherman or Hooben Elefant?
If it has stock idlers... get rid of them!
Get either the DT set, IMPACT or even Tamiya sells some metal idlers with bearings.
~ Jeff
Get either the DT set, IMPACT or even Tamiya sells some metal idlers with bearings.
~ Jeff
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On the early t-55 kits the quality control was a bit wonky and some ofthe mouldings not the best. I must have a later one because most parts where fine! The elefant is a far better moulded kit.
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RE: Tamiya Sherman or Hooben Elefant?
Have you built one Tom? The Elefant that is? Love to see it!
I cannot wait to tear into mine as I have been squirreling away parts for it, have KK tracks all painted up, got the metal barrel now and had it drilled out by Daryl and the Tamiya electronics sitting there waiting.
I tried to get metal wheels for it from HOOBEN, but if it's not listed on their website... FORGET IT! I wish someone made some for the Elefant and I didn't have to jump through a bunch of hoops to get it.
I'm even going with the zimm for the kit too!
~ Jeff
I cannot wait to tear into mine as I have been squirreling away parts for it, have KK tracks all painted up, got the metal barrel now and had it drilled out by Daryl and the Tamiya electronics sitting there waiting.
I tried to get metal wheels for it from HOOBEN, but if it's not listed on their website... FORGET IT! I wish someone made some for the Elefant and I didn't have to jump through a bunch of hoops to get it.
I'm even going with the zimm for the kit too!
~ Jeff
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ORIGINAL: ausf
I'm a German armor guy, have been modeling it for years and amassed the equivalent of a small library of the subject. That said, I'd go Tamiya Sherman hands down.
After the Tiger I, it's a must have in the Tamiya chain, there are plenty of conversions to make it as heavy, including late war HVSS Fireflies.
For battling, that little M4 is a real runner, no issues at all. My son can drive circles around most tanks with it, certainly can chew up the Tiger in terms of manuevering and battling in small spaces. The short barrel 105 is a plus too, swings fast, I ended up throwing a Firefly barrel on it just to slow my son down.
I'm a German armor guy, have been modeling it for years and amassed the equivalent of a small library of the subject. That said, I'd go Tamiya Sherman hands down.
After the Tiger I, it's a must have in the Tamiya chain, there are plenty of conversions to make it as heavy, including late war HVSS Fireflies.
For battling, that little M4 is a real runner, no issues at all. My son can drive circles around most tanks with it, certainly can chew up the Tiger in terms of manuevering and battling in small spaces. The short barrel 105 is a plus too, swings fast, I ended up throwing a Firefly barrel on it just to slow my son down.
rc tanks de have the stumtiger upperhull to convert, its full metal one from asiatam, cost 250 euro here that's about 500 dollar at yours
it is intended for heng long tiger, but it fit the tamiya also ... the scale measurments are the same on 1/16, would be a strong oponent in battle
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ORIGINAL: Panther F
Have you built one Tom? The Elefant that is? Love to see it!
I cannot wait to tear into mine as I have been squirreling away parts for it, have KK tracks all painted up, got the metal barrel now and had it drilled out by Daryl and the Tamiya electronics sitting there waiting.
I tried to get metal wheels for it from HOOBEN, but if it's not listed on their website... FORGET IT! I wish someone made some for the Elefant and I didn't have to jump through a bunch of hoops to get it.
I'm even going with the zimm for the kit too!
~ Jeff
Have you built one Tom? The Elefant that is? Love to see it!
I cannot wait to tear into mine as I have been squirreling away parts for it, have KK tracks all painted up, got the metal barrel now and had it drilled out by Daryl and the Tamiya electronics sitting there waiting.
I tried to get metal wheels for it from HOOBEN, but if it's not listed on their website... FORGET IT! I wish someone made some for the Elefant and I didn't have to jump through a bunch of hoops to get it.
I'm even going with the zimm for the kit too!
~ Jeff
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ORIGINAL: Panther F
Have you built one Tom? The Elefant that is? Love to see it!
I cannot wait to tear into mine as I have been squirreling away parts for it, have KK tracks all painted up, got the metal barrel now and had it drilled out by Daryl and the Tamiya electronics sitting there waiting.
I tried to get metal wheels for it from HOOBEN, but if it's not listed on their website... FORGET IT! I wish someone made some for the Elefant and I didn't have to jump through a bunch of hoops to get it.
I'm even going with the zimm for the kit too!
Well Jeff just so happens I have a build on rctr. My elefant is a bit of a mongrel. It's got the full metal asiatam running gear (tracks suspension and sprockets/idlers), Tamiya tus with 3:1s and an slu. The elefant mouldings are far better than the t-55 but there are less small parts so that could be why.
http://www.rctankregiment.com/rctank...p?f=120&t=1842
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37zbbXjIlHk&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/youtube]
Abd a vid of her running
~ Jeff
Have you built one Tom? The Elefant that is? Love to see it!
I cannot wait to tear into mine as I have been squirreling away parts for it, have KK tracks all painted up, got the metal barrel now and had it drilled out by Daryl and the Tamiya electronics sitting there waiting.
I tried to get metal wheels for it from HOOBEN, but if it's not listed on their website... FORGET IT! I wish someone made some for the Elefant and I didn't have to jump through a bunch of hoops to get it.
I'm even going with the zimm for the kit too!
Well Jeff just so happens I have a build on rctr. My elefant is a bit of a mongrel. It's got the full metal asiatam running gear (tracks suspension and sprockets/idlers), Tamiya tus with 3:1s and an slu. The elefant mouldings are far better than the t-55 but there are less small parts so that could be why.
http://www.rctankregiment.com/rctank...p?f=120&t=1842
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37zbbXjIlHk&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/youtube]
Abd a vid of her running
~ Jeff
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That looks and sounds very good (owed to those Tamiya TU's) and to that real nice camo job.
~ Jeff
~ Jeff