Originally Posted by jarndice

There are 4 primary Manufacturers of 1/16 Tanks- HENG LONG, TAIGEN, TORRO, TAMIYA, there are others but the ones listed are the most common,
TAIGEN are more usually found in Europe whereas TORRO are more often found in the US,
The accepted view is that HENG LONG is the cheap and perhaps cruder product (I happen to disagree) then TORRO which through a very active and hard working member of this Forum (IMEX ERIC) is rated as exceptional for the price,
The 3 previous makers sell a ready to run (RTR) product whereas TAMIYA which is recognised as the industry standard has to be built by you before you can use it, the price is higher than the others but the quality is reflected in the price,
There is literally thousands of upgrades from a multitude of dealers, please ask us on the Forum or someone you trust before spending money or you could find yourself living under a highway overpass!!!.
The availability of infra red is becoming limited , certainly HENG LONG does not make them now,
BUT if you fit an aftermarket control board from "CLARK" or "IBU2" then they have an infra red option included and these boards can be fitted to any 1/16 radio controlled Tank.
Enjoy this madness but guard your pocket book. shaun