First Tank Decision Help Please
Well I’ve been reading and reading some more. I have decided on getting a tank from Matomart. An all metal upgraded. Not sure which one yet. Could use some advice there. WWll for sure and I like the looks of the German tanks. Panzer lll, Panzer IV F2 or Tiger?
A couple questions. How come the tanks matomart sells are 10 speed but the same tanks at other dealers are only 2 speed? What tank is the best out of the box?
I am currently building a 500 size heli from Hobby King. I have other helis, several planes and trucks. I know this tank will need maintenance probably right out of the box.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Perry
A couple questions. How come the tanks matomart sells are 10 speed but the same tanks at other dealers are only 2 speed? What tank is the best out of the box?
Basically, any Heng Long tank that has the option of smoke and sound is 10 speed from any retailer....it's normally a cut and paste description from a non-smoke and sound version. So just rely on the description of Smoke and Sound to determine if it has variable speed.
You're gonna get mixed opinions about best out of the box, but the most common one you'll likely get being at the top of therecommendationsis the Panzer III ausf. L and Panther G/JagdPanther running second (I like to think it's the KV-1 though since I own that one and love it the most out of the Panzer III and Tiger I.)
The Panzer ausf. H isn't exactly the most popular for modeling purposes, but same concept. The one least best out of the box is the Tiger I in my opinion. It's HL's first tank and not designed for hull strength and the later on option of metal tracks and gearbox.
Hope this helps!
You can buy tamiya stuff for 400$ on dave4what on ebay
lokk at it you won't be disapointed in it
An upgraded mato will cost also 200$ or more so give it a thought
Tamiya is a good product, and having to build one actually prepares your for the maintenance ahead. Trust me there is always maintenance ahead, and I don't care what brand you have.
I'm leaning towords the Panzer lll all metal. I plan to paint and weather it. Or since probably won't run it much I should go with the Panzer 4 f2 fro $69?
[quote]ORIGINAL: YHR
The Panther and Jagd are good tanks. MAtomart has a sale on. You can buy an airsoft version for $69 right now.
YHR............
Thanks for the heads up on the Mato sale............I just got another KV-1. I might get another Jagdpanther as well.
Ya made my day!
I think the Panzer 4 f2 for $69 is the way I'll go. With the 500 apache heli project my hobby money is slim. This will give me a start for under $100 Thanks for all the help.
Perry
I have had a Pershing , Pz3 and 4. The Pz3 has lots of upgrades available and is an excellent runner. I found the Pz4 was harder to upgrade the gear boxes but it too is a good runner.
The KV-1 IMO is on sale now and it is super sturdy and dependable. Lots of room and will climb telephone poles. THere is no proof of this but rumors do exist. lol
I see you chose the Pz4. No worries lots of help here no matter what you choose.
Best of luck and post your tank pics. We would love to see them.
THe metal bearing supports available for all tanks is worth considering. They really make a difference.
Be well,
David
David,
The Pz3 comes with a metal gear box, if i'm reading it right. What's to upgrade? Am I missing something? The only thing I might want in the future would be the metal drive wheels and tracks. Do you know if they are available? $69 seems like to good a deal to pass up. I looked at the KV-1 but I'm more into German tanks than Russian. Is the KV-1 much bigger than the Pz3?
Perry
Anyway, there's tons of after market upgrades for these tanks. You can have a look see at Welshdragonmodels.co.uk, Rctankwars.com, Rccommand, RC-Tank-world.com, etc. The Panzer III is one of the three tanksavailablewith an after market metal hull to add morerealismand a vastly improved suspension, the other two would be the Tiger and KV-1. The Tiger I is more of a neccessaty rather than an option if you want trouble free, unless you can make themodificationsrequired on your own.
Anyway, there's tons of after market upgrades for these tanks. You can have a look see at Welshdragonmodels.co.uk, Rctankwars.com, Rccommand, RC-Tank-world.com, etc.
- Jeff
Perry
Anyway, there's tons of after market upgrades for these tanks. You can have a look see at Welshdragonmodels.co.uk, Rctankwars.com, Rccommand, RC-Tank-world.com, etc.
- Jeff
Are the Mato tanks not all Heng Longs? The Mato website shows the Pz3 at 46cm long, the Pz4 at 40cm and the KV-1 at 42cm. Maybe we are not looking at the same tanks? Some say Heng Long and some don't. Now I'm confused, again!
Perry
The Sturmtiger, Kingtiger, and Sherman is Mato. The T34/85 is WSN Trumpeter. The rest are Heng Longs.
I think the Panzer 4 f2for $69 is the way I'll go.
Thanks YHR
I caught this thread at noon hour at the office, I read there at noon sometimes but don't post.
It lead me to check the Mato site and I saw the Panzer IV, one of the tanks on my "short list" was on sale; order has been placed
The cost is actually $89.00 before tax and shipping, but still too good for meto miss.