hello there firstly this is my 1st post on this fab site i joined yesterday.i used to race competitively rc buggies years ago when my eyes worked well.i still have buggys just to tinker with but iv always wanted a tank and after playing world of tanks on my xbox ive just gota start collecting building and doing everything with a tank!! iv been reading alot and iv decided i want an all or near all metal 16th scale tank.i seem to be stuck between a torro or mato any advice would be much appreciated. i have no probs with mechanical devices but im not too good with electrics or paint but im willing to learn also advice on radio gear control units etc would help many thanks.

Welcome spooky one. All I can tell you is that my Torro King Tiger has given me two years of trouble free operation. About a year ago I purchased and installed an IBU2 and a Futaba radio system in the tank. It has enhanced the operation, handling, and sound of the KT. I'm sure others will chime in and voice their opinions. Good luck and I hope you enjoy the hobby. Also, don't be afraid to ask questions. There are plenty of helpful and experienced people here.

Whenever I am in the market to upgrade on one of my Tanks and there is a choice between TORRO or MATO without fail I buy TORRO,
The quality is far higher and the prices are very similar.
Shaun.

hello tanker 10 thank you for replying,i do really like the torro tanks but am i right in thinking upper hull is plastic?i have been looking at radio systems and control units and kit or complete units alot to think about before the wife spends her cash lol.is an ibu2 a control unit?like a rx18?appreciate any further info you can offer many thanks

hello shaun thanks for replying,im in uk well yorkshire can i ask what upgrades u put on and were do you buy your tanks from thank you

Hi, The first upgrade I fitted was a pair of metal hatches for a Tiger 1,
I buy Heng Long Bodies because the Taigen bodies have the tools moulded into them the Heng Long ones pop off,
So I cut the Plastic/ABS blank Hatches out and fit the TORRO/ASIATAM metal ones which are an easy fit and are better finished with fewer parts,
I buy TAIGEN Metal Hulls from FORGEBEAR on E-BAY He is totally trustworthy and will sell you complete TAIGEN Tanks from across the range he also has a multiple page website with just about every upgrade on the market at good prices and he sells worldwide.
By the way Plastic/ABS is good in a Tank body if you intend fitting upgrades that require the use of a Pin Vise or modelling tools such as a DREMEL
The simple truth is that there are many inaccuracies in 1/16 RC Tanks and it is easier to fix and modify a Plastic/ABS body than it is to do the same work on a metal one and if you screw up with a Plastic /ABS body you can repair the damage that you could not with a metal body AND they are a lot cheaper.
Shaun.

EXACTLY... brilliant minds think alike!

That's why I am stunned that they sell metal RTR's. Only the kids and novices are interested in those as they are a builders nightmare and the weight sacrifice is NOT in our favor.




Jeff

[QUOTE=jarndice;12191730]Hi, The first upgrade I fitted was a pair of metal hatches for a Tiger 1,
I buy Heng Long Bodies because the Taigen bodies have the tools moulded into them the Heng Long ones pop off,
So I cut the Plastic/ABS blank Hatches out and fit the TORRO/ASIATAM metal ones which are an easy fit and are better finished with fewer parts,
I buy TAIGEN Metal Hulls from FORGEBEAR on E-BAY He is totally trustworthy and will sell you complete TAIGEN Tanks from across the range he also has a multiple page website with just about every upgrade on the market at good prices and he sells worldwide.
By the way Plastic/ABS is good in a Tank body if you intend fitting upgrades that require the use of a Pin Vise or modelling tools such as a DREMEL
The simple truth is that there are many inaccuracies in 1/16 RC Tanks and it is easier to fix and modify a Plastic/ABS body than it is to do the same work on a metal one and if you screw up with a Plastic /ABS body you can repair the damage that you could not with a metal body AND they are a lot cheaper.
Shaun.[

hi shaun thank you very much for the info and advice,oddley enough my wife has contacted forgebear on ebay today he seems to be a very helpfull chap indeed,so can i ask do you not buy kits instead build your tanks by buying various parts?i was going to get a torro kt rtr and also a tiger 1 kit only as its my first go at it.many thanks

thanks jeff i see your point i clearly have alot to learn and to think about.my brother has a fully working lathe etc in his garage so im hoping to be able to modify any thining on a tank thanks for your reply

Spooky if HENG LONG sold a TIGER1 or a PANZER 4 or a KING TIGER or a PANTHER with a METAL HULL I would probably buy the whole tank from them BUT they don't,
The Taigen Metal hull comes with a quality Torsion bar suspension as well as a quick release system that allows the hull and body the ability to separate without having to unscrew 8 screws and as the HENG LONG body fits the TAIGEN Hull so easily and the metal hull offers a rigidity not offered by the Heng Long plastic/ABS hull why not ?
Shaun.

shaun im slowly getting the picture,taigen and heng long are very similar in terms compatability?plus cheaper than torro mato??many thanks

There is another advantage of buying the hull and the body in separate purchases it allows you the choice of what gearboxes to fit and if you space out the purchases you find you have the chance of shopping around for the best deals.
Shaun.

Spooky you asked about the IBU2 , It is a control board but it is infinitely superior to the RX18 and at £120+ you would rightly expect it to be.
In the UK it can be purchased from -
www.rctankelectronics.com
The guy to talk to is IAN and his service is top quality unfortunately there is a downside, he is from MANCHESTER!! I hope you are alright with that.?
Shaun.

Hello spooky one. I've had a personal situation develop since my first reply to you. Shaun and Jeff have both given you some good advice. I just wanted you to know that I just wasn't ignoring you.

Joe

hey shaun i am taking all your advice in alot to learn here for me and your input is much appreciated,i will keep asking for advice from all when needed,as for dealing with a mank no probs they are very much inferior to us tykes lol.many thanks shaun

hello joe absolutley no problem at all i didnt think you were ignoring me at all and i do hope your personal situation is ok hope to comunicate with you in the future regards michael