New tank from Taigen! T34/76! Metal version!
08-28-2014, 03:32 AM
#101
These gearboxes are all new. You can take a look at them in this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiSvnJPBFKQ Sorry it is kinda long, but there you can get the full run down of the tank. The final drive output shaft is actually not connected to the gearbox, but is held in place on the chassis itself. It is quite the interesting chassis.
I know, I know. We will get them out asap, but it will be more than a few weeks. TRUST ME, the surprise is good. In fact, I even had it (along with a few other special goodies) shipped a week early because I am just as eager.
I know, I know. We will get them out asap, but it will be more than a few weeks. TRUST ME, the surprise is good. In fact, I even had it (along with a few other special goodies) shipped a week early because I am just as eager.
Hi Eric
Re the airsoft gun - "Although with our new airsoft units it might be safe to double check
The new batches of them are here already and already are starting to ship in tanks. They are about 50% more powerful than the previous ones "
Is this TAG 126014 - http://www.imex-model.com/product/TA...IT.html?cid=90 - ?
Thanks
Mal
Re the airsoft gun - "Although with our new airsoft units it might be safe to double check
The new batches of them are here already and already are starting to ship in tanks. They are about 50% more powerful than the previous ones " Is this TAG 126014 - http://www.imex-model.com/product/TA...IT.html?cid=90 - ?
Thanks
Mal
08-28-2014, 04:23 AM
#102
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Hi Eric
Re the airsoft gun - "Although with our new airsoft units it might be safe to double check The new batches of them are here already and already are starting to ship in tanks. They are about 50% more powerful than the previous ones "
Is this TAG 126014 - http://www.imex-model.com/product/TA...IT.html?cid=90 - ?
Thanks
Mal
Re the airsoft gun - "Although with our new airsoft units it might be safe to double check
The new batches of them are here already and already are starting to ship in tanks. They are about 50% more powerful than the previous ones " Is this TAG 126014 - http://www.imex-model.com/product/TA...IT.html?cid=90 - ?
Thanks
Mal
What do you mean by 50% more powerful? They shoot 50% further? Will the new guns break a 6mm paintball? And don't tell me you don't know. If you really don't know go try one. Then you will know. You can tell Bossman it's for customer service. Hey, you keep saying it's not recommended ... so why not? Shouldn't you know exactly what will happen? You are the tech guy, after all. And think how much fun you'll have making the video. You can thank me later.
08-28-2014, 09:36 AM
#103
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The T34 chassis will bolt up to the HL upper hull. The WSN is a bit bigger than both ours and the HL T34 so I doubt it will work easily but it looks feasible. Here are a few pictures, the white one is our Taigen T34, the one directly behind it is the WSN, and the one at the rear is the HL version.
When you buy the chassis kit it should come with the latches needed to match our lower hull and make them compatible. The WSN we make no promises for.
When you buy the chassis kit it should come with the latches needed to match our lower hull and make them compatible. The WSN we make no promises for.
08-28-2014, 12:45 PM
#106
Oh, let's not forget the Jagdtiger!
There needs to be an accurate plastic or metal kit out soon!
Jeff
There needs to be an accurate plastic or metal kit out soon!
Jeff
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08-28-2014, 01:43 PM
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08-28-2014, 01:53 PM
#111
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Also, that wasn't the big reveal hehe. I announced this way earlier in the year. Just a bit longer guys.... on a side note, I'm going to go enjoy my package I got today
08-28-2014, 02:00 PM
#112
I think I might need to clarify my question ... what I mean is, do the new airsoft units have enough power that the paintball will break on contact with the target? The current units don't produce the velocity you need so the paintball tends to just bounce off the target without breaking. That's one of the reasons I'm not too worried that it will break inside the tank. The skin on these things is actually pretty tough. I don't suppose they give muzzle velocity ratings for these? I think I read the BB travels at 400 feet per second, but I don't believe that. In all my Taigen tanks the BBs are clearly visible to the naked eye as they fly through the air, especially if you're standing behind the tank or if the BB is coming directly at you. Most guys have probably seen my video where the T1 blasts a BB directly at the camera, and you can clearly see it coming. That's not enough speed to break a paintball on impact (at least that's been my experience).
08-28-2014, 02:03 PM
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Anybody ever tell ya you're a tease? It wouldn't be so bad if you didn't seem to get such twisted pleasure out of it. Oh well, we all have our little quirks. We luv ya anyway, Buddy (most of the time).
08-28-2014, 03:17 PM
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Maaaaan!!!
That Taigen T34 is looking Pretty Sweet!
But I Must Not Be Tempted!
Im Saving Myself for the Challenger and Abrams,,,
Though you could Prolly Talk me down off this Ledge with an M60A3 circa West Germany 1985...
I Know... I Ain't Holding my Breath...
-gus
That Taigen T34 is looking Pretty Sweet!
But I Must Not Be Tempted!
Im Saving Myself for the Challenger and Abrams,,,
Though you could Prolly Talk me down off this Ledge with an M60A3 circa West Germany 1985...
I Know... I Ain't Holding my Breath...
-gus
08-28-2014, 06:16 PM
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08-29-2014, 03:38 AM
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I think I might need to clarify my question ... what I mean is, do the new airsoft units have enough power that the paintball will break on contact with the target? The current units don't produce the velocity you need so the paintball tends to just bounce off the target without breaking. That's one of the reasons I'm not too worried that it will break inside the tank. The skin on these things is actually pretty tough. I don't suppose they give muzzle velocity ratings for these? I think I read the BB travels at 400 feet per second, but I don't believe that. In all my Taigen tanks the BBs are clearly visible to the naked eye as they fly through the air, especially if you're standing behind the tank or if the BB is coming directly at you. Most guys have probably seen my video where the T1 blasts a BB directly at the camera, and you can clearly see it coming. That's not enough speed to break a paintball on impact (at least that's been my experience).
yep...one set of points. Major remix in 1996 by the Fugees.
08-29-2014, 06:43 AM
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I think I might need to clarify my question ... what I mean is, do the new airsoft units have enough power that the paintball will break on contact with the target? The current units don't produce the velocity you need so the paintball tends to just bounce off the target without breaking. That's one of the reasons I'm not too worried that it will break inside the tank. The skin on these things is actually pretty tough. I don't suppose they give muzzle velocity ratings for these? I think I read the BB travels at 400 feet per second, but I don't believe that. In all my Taigen tanks the BBs are clearly visible to the naked eye as they fly through the air, especially if you're standing behind the tank or if the BB is coming directly at you. Most guys have probably seen my video where the T1 blasts a BB directly at the camera, and you can clearly see it coming. That's not enough speed to break a paintball on impact (at least that's been my experience).
I'll bring my protractor on Monday and get an accurate measurement for you.
08-29-2014, 01:57 PM
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Yes Sir!
I was in Bravo Company 1-37 Armor from Early 1985 through 1987...
Started off as 19E (M60A3's), then transitioned to 19K (M1A1's) in the middle of 1986...
Our Warsaw Pact Brothers woulda had a Chance had they crossed the Line while we had the M60's... And Cobras...
It would have been a Whole New Show once we got the M1A1's... And Apaches...
In the End, I'm THANKFUL we never got to test my hypothesis.
I got the opportunity to Break Bread and Hoist Beers with my East German and Russian counterparts (Tankers)
a time or two. They were Good Folks, would have been a Damn Shame to see them in my Gun Sights...
-gus
08-29-2014, 04:00 PM
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I posted this in the Taigen forum, as I'm new to this I didn't see this forum so here it is again for those interested...
Here is the real low down on the Imex/Taigen T-34/85 straight from the source.
It will be released on Sept. 3rd or 4th. 2014 (9/2-3/2014). At least that week is its supposedly ready for retail sales.
The T-34/85 will be all metal except for the top of the hull as we have known since Jan. or so this year. Tracks, metal. Gears and all = metal!!!
The detail show in earlier pics with all the detail on the turret and hull will be there. The 360 mod is in for this tank.
It will come in 2 versions + 2 different color schemes. "Soviet Green" or "Winter Camouflage" AKA White-Washed.
1st version is the Airsoft BB version for $599.95 and the 2nd version is the IR version for Combat gaming at $639.99 (these are factory rep.prices for MSRP).
I just talked to a CS rep within the last hour or so. I hope this helps especially for us T-34 fans. This will be a Kick Arse tank.
Personally I'll probably get the Russian Green/Airsoft ver. since I don't combat with others in my city. There just isn't any I know of. This will be my first RC Tank, but I've been building models from tiny metal wargaming ones to my fave 1/35th scale and some RC planes/cars have worked on somewhat since the 70s. Looking forward to weathering it up! I asked about the excellent looking turret hooks/detail and such and the rep said Yes they will be there. Guess I'll skip that H.L. T-34/85 I was looking at. This tank looks nothing short of Amazing!!!
Hope this helps all interested...
-Cheers!
ps: Both versions (Airsoft-BB & the IR) will be available in either paint scheme (if my message was not clear).
Here is the real low down on the Imex/Taigen T-34/85 straight from the source.
It will be released on Sept. 3rd or 4th. 2014 (9/2-3/2014). At least that week is its supposedly ready for retail sales.
The T-34/85 will be all metal except for the top of the hull as we have known since Jan. or so this year. Tracks, metal. Gears and all = metal!!!
The detail show in earlier pics with all the detail on the turret and hull will be there. The 360 mod is in for this tank.
It will come in 2 versions + 2 different color schemes. "Soviet Green" or "Winter Camouflage" AKA White-Washed.
1st version is the Airsoft BB version for $599.95 and the 2nd version is the IR version for Combat gaming at $639.99 (these are factory rep.prices for MSRP).
I just talked to a CS rep within the last hour or so. I hope this helps especially for us T-34 fans. This will be a Kick Arse tank.
Personally I'll probably get the Russian Green/Airsoft ver. since I don't combat with others in my city. There just isn't any I know of. This will be my first RC Tank, but I've been building models from tiny metal wargaming ones to my fave 1/35th scale and some RC planes/cars have worked on somewhat since the 70s. Looking forward to weathering it up! I asked about the excellent looking turret hooks/detail and such and the rep said Yes they will be there. Guess I'll skip that H.L. T-34/85 I was looking at. This tank looks nothing short of Amazing!!!
Hope this helps all interested...
-Cheers!
ps: Both versions (Airsoft-BB & the IR) will be available in either paint scheme (if my message was not clear).
08-29-2014, 05:11 PM
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08-29-2014, 06:09 PM
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Yes Indeed...
Right across from the Chopper Base.
Was just looking at the Battalion Area on Google Maps...
Man...! I Hardly recognize the place...
The layout has almost Completely Changed...
And it looks like the Motor Pool is being Demoed and Dug Up...
Runways are still there across the street.
But not an Aircraft to be seen.
It has Been THIRTY Flipping Years since I went in...
Hard to believe...
:-/
-gus
08-30-2014, 05:25 AM
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Yes Indeed...
Right across from the Chopper Base.
Was just looking at the Battalion Area on Google Maps...
Man...! I Hardly recognize the place...
The layout has almost Completely Changed...
And it looks like the Motor Pool is being Demoed and Dug Up...
Runways are still there across the street.
But not an Aircraft to be seen.
It has Been THIRTY Flipping Years since I went in...
Hard to believe...
:-/
-gus
Right across from the Chopper Base.
Was just looking at the Battalion Area on Google Maps...
Man...! I Hardly recognize the place...
The layout has almost Completely Changed...
And it looks like the Motor Pool is being Demoed and Dug Up...
Runways are still there across the street.
But not an Aircraft to be seen.
It has Been THIRTY Flipping Years since I went in...
Hard to believe...
:-/
-gus
09-04-2014, 04:46 PM
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