thomasjohnmurphy

I picked up some late tiger metal tracks, an RC boat for my son, and a nice (large) RC PT 109. I plant on upgrading the electronics and if possible, put an airsot in it (lol)

Glen B

Thanks, I thought I had missed it in one of my many "senior moments". If it was there and I missed it, it would have been both embarassing and dissappointing.

Yes, my experience as well, on both counts;they gave me a spare set of tracks for the Tiger I

Yes, I am an "enabler"

Actually, it is part of a new intervention program for tank adicts.

But, unlike other programs, your support person doesn't talk you out of a purchase; they help you sellect what to buy next;

I think it went something like; "you said you wanted a Pershing, they have that demo one on at a great price, there's not a mark on it, ask them if they have the accessories boxed up somewhere for it, I'll bet they do.........................etc."


No surprise there I "supercharged" one, too, I expect.

Bagheera

Thanks for the heads up on the show guys, The hobby industry is not like it used to be. Back in the 80's and 90's the show was big
I'm heading out for the show at 09:30 and looking forward to it. It's good to get out of once in a while.
I mite come out with 2 tanks and parts. A xmas present from me dog Leonard , LOL.
Hey Glen what do you think about getting some kind of club going in this area PTBO?

Cheers
John
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HL Pershing, Tiger 1, Panther G, Jadgpanther, Pzr lVx2, Pzr lll n, Stug. lll. Tam Sherman Mat KT what will be next

Perry S.

Nobofy brought a camera???[]

YHR

I'm with Perry,If anyone has a camera, some pictures might be nice.

Dan

Glen B

That would be a good idea.

We already have the CAN-AM in this area that Firemantim and Dennis started up, we're working on developing it, now.

The first meet on Sept 11 was small but a lot of fun, the attendance doubled on Oct. 23, everyone seemed to like that one even with the cloudburst at arround 1:30 PM (we just moved inside and held airsoft and electronics school)

Glen B

I did well to get myself up there, this small town guy doesn't like the traffic, there. (I did my time in it from 1978 to 1988when our office was in the GTA)

The only new thing to photograph was the metal Tiger I hull, it will be on the website, soon. We still have today and tomorrow for someone to get some shots.

The Tiger II is coming, but there aren't any here yet, even for display.

redfisher1974

Im heading down on sunday to look at trucks/cars, Was there much to see?

I also see that just down the road on dundas big boys with toys are having a show with just rc's.

Captain Action

Hay RedFisher
Some RC trucks and cars , the show is realy small this year and $12 to get in just so you know.
If your going to big boys just make sure you keep an eye on what the price is and what you are charged at the check out. good luck..

redfisher1974

Thanks for the advice captain, I printed the $2 off coupon for the admission so now I can afford a coffee on the way down.[&:]

hulu

just came back from the show.. comparing with the hobby show in Japan..it is quite small.
I purchased 3:1 gear for my tiger, and Metal mini heli for only $30(tax included)..
Mato's metal parts looks very good. it much better thantheir photos show on Meto's web site.

shadowwolf65

That metal hull with the wheels,motors,metal track is Sick!!!I I can`t wait to get my hands on one!!!

Bagheera

I just got back from the show, it was smaller but it was still a good show. Finilly had a chance to meet Murphy at Mato, I'v been dealing with him for about a year. Came home with another Pershing, tracks and gear box, Pzr lll tracks and arms and other small bits. Got the Trumpeter 1/16 static M-16 Halftrack. A lot of people walking out with R/C tanks today so the hobby of tanks is growing I think. I will be buying the HL KT when it comes out.

John

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Captain Action

I bought two Purshings at the show ,one for me and one for a friend...He he he ..come over to the dark side of tanking ..we got candy....[>:]
I also got a Panther and the RC half track, that I have not tryed yet..still in the box, I have no room to put it on the shelfs.
Do the Purshings come with the RX 18 boards ??
Man I got too many toys ..but thats a good thing...

YHR

What scale are those frypans?, The handles seem a little big but the metal casting seems spot on. Do they come with an RX 18?

philipat

The all metal hulls look interesting. Some questions on them:

Are they cast? They look like cast aluminum instead of bent hulls.

How does the upper hull attach to the lower metal hull?

Is Mato considering a mid or late-production lower metal hull?

ArmChairGeneral

The gearbox in the metal hull looks extra beefy, would make a nice addition to a Tiger 1 project.

Glen B

They are castings,I was told weight with gearboxes and wheels was 4 kg.

I mentioned that in an earlier post, its "buried" back on page 1;

Interesting idea, the stock upper hull will require some modification to interface with this. That's why I suggested it was for the more serious modeler, as opposed to someone buying one for casual use.

Rebellion13

Any word on if and when HL is going to be releasing their kits? I know awhile back someone had posted a link about this, just wondering if there was anything new in the works.


Cheers,
Wade

Captain Action

The people at the HL booth said the King Tiger should be out around Jan or Feb..maybe.. followed by the Jagtiger later, in time for spring I would think.
The Tiger alm, hull is out now.
Me I want a Lee or a Grant...and a Elephant.....and..and..and....Damit Glen ...

Bagheera

Yah I want a Comet, a Centurion Mklll and a M18 Hellcat but time will tell. No more German please we need more Allied

DukeSedan

I wasn't planning on it but I walked out with a Jagdpanther.  I was quite surprised that my wife didn't kill me when I got home.  She just asked if I had a good time with my "fellow nerds" (her words) and what I bought (she didn't even ask how much I spent!!!).  The Mato metal parts definitely did look good and I will be buying more metal parts for my Tiger in the future.  I would love to have all the detail parts (they had turret detail parts that I haven't seen on their web-site) in metal.  I thought the metal Tiger-tub looked great but I'm not sure I could justify the price if it keeps the standard style suspension.  Plus I'd have to cut apart my tank to use their hull (or start a second all metal tiger?).  I will definitely be looking at their gear boxes though.  I've heard mixed reviews about them but they look very sturdy in person.

Glen B

I resemble that remark!


I bought a set at the show for my new HL Tiger I that I bought there, as well, I was very pleased with their appearance/quality.

They are not a straight "bolt up" fit for the Tiger I. Size and proportions are good but a little careful shimming with Milliput takes care of that. I will also drill through the bottom of the hull and bolt them in, as soon as I get to a good fastener supplier to get the little cap screws I want to use; no problem anyway, I will do the bolt installation when I strip it down to paint it.

Eggman1965

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Glenn B: from newbie to veteran in one season! You inspire me sir.

Glen B

Well, I have been a keen student but I have to give credit to the good people on this forum who really help speed up the learning curve, we are fortunate to have this excellent resource.

Got a ways to go to get to the veteran designation, though