was in the same dilemma when i was shopping for a cheap rc tank($$).
marui-vs or heng long ???

i agree with sownare, in the 1:24 scale tanks,
go for vs or marui.

decided to take the h.l. 1:16 tigers, and i am satisfied with them.

if you want better quality ,
go for tamyia`s $$$ or armortek $$$$