ORIGINAL: Averc
Hey guys, I just found about RC tanks a few weeks ago and it looks like a really fun hobby but I don't know how to go about starting. I've been doing some research on my own but there's so much to cover i get a little dazed. All the websites i've gone to have a million things to sell and they're all different brands/makes. I don't know which brands are best but i know some notable ones are Tamiya and Heng Long.
I guess what I'm asking is, do you have anything to recommend to a complete newbie in RC tanking? What brands do you recommend, and what scale would be good and affordable for a first-timer? Should I buy one off a website or a local hobby store? (I live in California so if you know some good hobby stores there please let me know!)
Thanks
Hobby stores do not carry the Tanks, welcome aboard, as far as what brand you want it depends on 2 things first, 1) Cash for the Hobby and 2) What type of builder you are!
IF you really enjoy a kit build the tank comes in a 100 pieces and it has High Quality ELectronics, and want to pay any where from $ 600 - $ 1000 or more depending on the high end radio you want! You can get a good Tamiya Kit from Karen at the Danville Museum!
Or you can buy a Heng Long, Matorro, or WSN it comes already assembled, the electonics and quality is much cheaper but at least with Heng Long, but it is ABS plastic the body is tough! And there are tons modification that we have done and continue to do and post on this forum. Also availiable are a bunch of upgrade parts for each unit, including metal add ons! Starting price about $ 100 - $ 200 includes shipping and model type.
Scale for me 1/16 th, 1/24th in my opinion will always look and feel like a Toy! I have not held a 12 lb 1/24th tank!
If you would like to see the cheaper versions in action,,, and if you are close to Escondido CA, I will be giving a demo Friday night at the corner of Grand Ave & Kalmia St.
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