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Old 12-20-2009 | 07:40 AM
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sevoblast
 
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Default RE: Tamiya Question

KT has been around for many years, originally it was not FO, used a double clutch drive with a single motor. When they FO'd it some years ago, they just moded the hull and turret as needed to handle the extra goodies, no improvement in detail. KT also needs some upgrades to be a really strong fighter. It was quite well detailed for when it came out, some 30 years ago, and set the standard for a ruged tank with an excellent hull and suspension system.
As a first Tam, go for the Panther. Pretty well detailed OTB, and a very strong runner and fighter OTB. Tons of details etc you CAN add, but not if you don't want to. Only thing you got to do in the build is get the DP05 Main Gun Sleeve, as Tam screwed up on the mantlet and there is too much clearance between the main tube and the mantlet, giving some wobble when driving and firing. It's available here:
http://www.etoarmour.com/product_det...productID=DP05
Aside from that, it's a pretty straight forward build and one of the most reliable tanks out there.
Sev
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