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Old 11-20-2016, 12:05 PM
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Ordered. Stand by for box opening video.
Old 11-20-2016, 04:59 PM
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I'm going to take a wild guess that Costzon is Costway's Amazon store due to similar prices and the fact these tanks were not there last week. Anyways, this Abram's description caught my attention.

https://www.amazon.com/Costzon-ABRAM...&keywords=Tank

Feature
A Red Launching Indicator.
Smoke Function.
Suspension Connection System And A Tank Commander.
Automatic Frequency.
Simulation Motor Start-Up Sound, Engine Sound, Machine-Gun Sound, Cannonball Sound.
Emulation Action Effect.
Two Different Tanks Sounds Conversion.
Function: Go Forward And Backward, Turn Left And Right, Turn Backward Left And Backward Right, Left Spin And Right Spin.
Suitable For Children: Ages 14+

Specification
Material: ABS
Scale: 1:16
Tank Size: 24.8" X9.1" X7.9"
Remote Distance: About 50m
Bullet Shooting Distance: 25m
Charging Time: About 4 Hours
Remote Time: 30 Minutes
Battery: 7.4V1800mAh (Included)
Remote Controller Battery: 6*AA (Not Included)

Package Includes:
1x U.S. M1A2 ABRAMS Tank
1 X 1 X Remote Control
1x Charger
2 Bag X Bullets
1x Smoking Oil
1x Installation Manual

Maybe, just maybe there is a chance mine will have the new electronics.

Edit: Says the same thing about 2 different tank sound conversions on Costway's page. Now I have no idea what to expect.

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Old 11-20-2016, 05:37 PM
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says 2.4G so would imagine it is
Old 11-20-2016, 08:04 PM
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The photo in your link has the same TX I just got, not quite the latest, which has up/down for the gun and a push button for firing the airsoft cannon. It's also more than costways by a few bucks. I think theirs is $106.99
Old 11-20-2016, 09:02 PM
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I gave Costway a shot! Sherman for under $100
Old 11-21-2016, 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Crius
The photo in your link has the same TX I just got, not quite the latest, which has up/down for the gun and a push button for firing the airsoft cannon. It's also more than costways by a few bucks. I think theirs is $106.99

Gary Hoff has a video confirming the Abrams from toolsempire/costway/costzon is last gen electronics and I'm perfectly ok with that. I do think I'm going to tell them to remove the dual sound description to avoid confusion in the future as more and more sellers start offering the new electronics with old photos posted.
Old 11-21-2016, 04:29 PM
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I had ordered the Leopard 2 the other day from Costway and what cough my attention besides the coast of the tank along with free shipping is that it has two engine sounds and is using the 2.4g transmitter. so I hope when it arrives it will and then i will let you know,

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Old 11-21-2016, 05:11 PM
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Yes, their Leo has the T-90 electronics in it as confirmed by my friend who got his last week. Costway said you get what's in the pictures, but the mis-description on the last gen 2.4 tanks left a slight chance the Abrams also had the newest electronics until I found Gary Hoff's unboxing video.

I ordered it expecting last gen, so it's not a bad thing. The 2.4 with smoke and volume on the remote is so good, I honestly do not mind. That might change when I get a T-90 in my hands.
Old 11-22-2016, 09:57 AM
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It's a description inaccuracy for sure, the only tanks from them that have the newest MFU/Transmitter with dual sounds are the Sherman, Tiger 1 and Leopard 2.
Old 11-22-2016, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by pcsguy88
Yes, their Leo has the T-90 electronics in it as confirmed by my friend who got his last week. Costway said you get what's in the pictures, but the mis-descrigption on the last gen 2.4 tanks left a slight chance the Abrams also had the newest electronics until I found Gary Hoff's unboxing video.

I ordered it expecting last gen, so it's not a bad thing. The 2.4 with smoke and volume on the remote is so good, I honestly do not mind. That might change when I get a T-90 in my hands.



That Gary Hoff guy sure does have a lot of good videos doesn't he? You know, he's also known as Max-U52, and, um ... Crius!
Old 11-22-2016, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Crius
That Gary Hoff guy sure does have a lot of good videos doesn't he? You know, he's also known as Max-U52, and, um ... Crius!
Ha! That's perfect. I knew that Gary guy was a member, just wasn't sure who. Maybe he'll make a video soon on how to make his Abrams fast enough to jump, maintain low end torque all without replacing or blowing the stock electronics.
Old 11-23-2016, 07:16 PM
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So weird... My Abrams controller has shoulder button holes with plugs in them. The smoker is really quiet and it controls smoother than my month old Leo with volume and smoke on the controller.
Old 11-23-2016, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by pcsguy88
So weird... My Abrams controller has shoulder button holes with plugs in them. The smoker is really quiet and it controls smoother than my month old Leo with volume and smoke on the controller.

Maybe you got a in between experimental model....probably HL just using up all the old parts and ran out of controller casings and used the new mold and put the older left over electronics inside.
Old 11-23-2016, 07:21 PM
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Crius always has good videos
Old 11-23-2016, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Crius
That Gary Hoff guy sure does have a lot of good videos doesn't he? You know, he's also known as Max-U52, and, um ... Crius!
i know that guy...lol
Old 11-23-2016, 10:08 PM
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I hope you guys got all the tanks you needed because they bumped the prices by $27 sometime this evening.

http://www.costway.com/catalogsearch...cat=689&q=Tank
Old 11-23-2016, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by pcsguy88
I hope you guys got all the tanks you needed because they bumped the prices by $27 sometime this evening.

http://www.costway.com/catalogsearch...cat=689&q=Tank
wow that was fast, glad I was quick, my Sherman arrived today.
Old 11-24-2016, 05:36 AM
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They still have them for the same low price on their eBay store jump on them while you can. I just grabbed two more.
Old 11-24-2016, 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Crius
Ordered. Stand by for box opening video.
I'm sure you all saw that I did a separate thread for the roadwheels

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-t...sion-arms.html
Old 11-25-2016, 05:27 AM
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Costway Abrams is now up to $149 and has raised another $5 to $119 on both ebay and Amazon. Still the cheapest shipped, but for how long?
Old 11-25-2016, 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by pcsguy88
Costway Abrams is now up to $149 and has raised another $5 to $119 on both ebay and Amazon. Still the cheapest shipped, but for how long?
Check out this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/272462424727 it looks like a Heng long Abrams in the pictures but the description seems a little different someone should question the seller if the tank in the pictures is what you receive. That would be a steal. I would myself but I already have two Abrams and other tanks on the way lol!!
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I don't trust it on the ads description it says inferred shooting toy I think it's those toy small IR tanks and they are using the hebng long airsoft tank photos for the ad.

Originally Posted by tiger rampage
Check out this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/272462424727 it looks like a Heng long Abrams in the pictures but the description seems a little different someone should question the seller if the tank in the pictures is what you receive. That would be a steal. I would myself but I already have two Abrams and other tanks on the way lol!!
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That's what I was thinking but I thought it was worth a shot to send the seller a message
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Originally Posted by tiger rampage
That's what I was thinking but I thought it was worth a shot to send the seller a message
Yea I took a chance and went to purchase it and nothing available ad said they took it off.
Old 11-25-2016, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by shenlonco
Yea I took a chance and went to purchase it and nothing available ad said they took it off.
Yes I see that now, weird!!

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