ORIGINAL: Dmon1996

Ok, I'm sure it is a stupid question, but is there any difference between Matorro and Heng Long? From what I see the Tiger I tanks are identical, same Airsoft system and even the same controller (with a different label). So I ask if there is a difference between them or are they the same company but different divisions like Buick and Pontiac being the same company (GM). The reason I ask is that my wife has asked me to start my Christmas wish list now (she is a great woman!), and I want another historically accurate tank. I can't convince her to buy my first choice (a Tamiya Sherman kit), but she'd go for a Heng Long priced tank.... I have my big boy- the Pershing, and my PanTiger (which I will scare the he** out of the wife with once I start cutting it apart to make it more accurate), so I'm looking at a Bulldog, Panzer III, Panzer IV, Stug (different but very cool), or (Matorro) King Tiger. Or maybe a Tiger I- the model that seems to be the start for so many enthusiasts (but then, Heng Long or Matorro?).

So, I'd love to hear from you....who likes what? And don't tell me to get a Tamiya unless you have a Sherman for sale for $200! I know they are the best, but I'll have to save for one and get it myself one day.... unless anyone wants to trade for a 2.5 T-Maxx with almost all aluminum or RPM aftermarket parts? Ah, well....thought it might be worth a chance. [sm=49_49.gif] It's funny- I have not sparked up either of my T-Maxxes since getting my PanTiger.....

I guess I have a terminal case of armoritis!