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Old 08-21-2006, 04:01 PM
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Default HENG LONG OWNERS ONLY THREAD!

To save arguments can HENG LONG owners only please post here.

What does the future hold for us 1/16th HENG LONG enthuisiasts? Is HENG LONG really stifling future Tamiya model issues? Are we going to be left with only new HENG LONG models to choose from,like the Pan-Tiger, the Per-Dog and most probably a Tig-Zer and the like?

Your thoughts and comments, along with your HENG LONG 'credentials' appreciated.

(why have one dumb thread when we can have two. One Tamiya, one HL I did this as a sarcastic joke as I don't agree that threads like this should even exist but do feel free to post away!)
Old 08-21-2006, 04:03 PM
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Oh yah my credentials are a HL tiger, Pershing, and Walker. And loving them!!!
Old 08-21-2006, 04:15 PM
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Permission to post as a soon-to-be HL Walker Bulldog owner, SIR!

And yes, I'll be buying it when the 'unmentionable' panzer-kitty goes out the door to its new owner.
Old 08-21-2006, 04:17 PM
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Permission granted cadet!

Extra points for defecting the enemy! jk
Old 08-21-2006, 04:29 PM
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Oh, goodie, I have 2 henlongs, I'm in
Old 08-21-2006, 04:31 PM
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I tend to like sick jokes... Besides a little Civil unrest is good how and then..

HL Tiger 1 S+S with metal tracks. Been running strong from day 1.

Jeff
Old 08-21-2006, 04:53 PM
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Modified Hen Long tiger 1 (now working, again) and a toasted Hen Long Tiger 1, sir!

I am also looking forward to the Panther as another HL purchase..........but I might install alternative electronics, one day. [sm=red_smile.gif]

Jason
Old 08-21-2006, 05:35 PM
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M41 Walker Bulldog . . . Woof! Woof!!
Old 08-21-2006, 05:40 PM
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Well then,

Addressing the questions posed:

What does the future hold for us 1/16th HENG LONG enthusiasts?

I hope it holds more tanks that Tamiya, Bandai and Wasan/Mitsuwa won't try, as it opens up the possibilities for us modeller/tankers for scratch builds. Take the M41, for example: with a bit of work, it can be retro'd into a close M18 Hellcat or M24 Chaffee, or used as-is and the top changed to make an M42 Duster and even advanced into an M113 or possibly a Bradley. You could even make a Predator (M41) or Bigfoot Fastrax (M84) car crusher.

Is HENG LONG really stifling future Tamiya model issues?

If HL is stifling Tamiya, Tamiya is in DEEP trouble. Look at the Tamiya Knight Hauler semi-truck: half the price of a Leopard, but just as fancy electronics and mechanics. Most of the design costs on the DMD and MF were done years ago for the Tiger 1. So why the much higher cost?

Are we going to be left with only new HENG LONG models to choose from, like the Pan-Tiger, the Per-Dog and most probably a Tig-Zer and the like?

I doubt it. Tamiya won't bail because of HL; if they do, they need some new market analysts. I expect HL's success with their models might provoke Wasan/Mitsuwa to make a new model, possibly even issuing their T34-85 as a 76mm (instead of us having to scratch it) and then going with other Russian models, as no-one seems to have tackled that area yet in 1/16. It MAY even provoke Tamiya into releasing their units closer together, and at cheaper cost, and ~hopefully~ looking into making guys like Kenny Kong, Imperial Modelbau and SchumoKits/AxelModelbau their 'official' aftermarket suppliers.

Like most RC enthusiasts, many of us see the RC 'toys' as an introduction to RC. If someone was unsure of their interest, I'd not recommend a Leopard 2A6 at $800 (plus the radio & other gear), but advise them to buy a Walker Bulldog at $100 (almost ready to run) Then if they really like RCing, they can save up to go 'above and beyond'...

Then again, everyone has an opinion... starting to think I gotta get a spare hull to make a Fastrax or Predator!
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soon-to-be HL Walker Bulldog and pz3 owner, can i say anything?! just not sure how soon though.
Old 08-21-2006, 08:04 PM
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2 Walker Bulldogs as of today. Smoking and non smoking.
Old 08-21-2006, 10:23 PM
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a triplet of hl kampftigers,
[>:] fresh recruits target and crushing trained ,
but one crew is sick.
have posted the medics report...

medical reports from doctor h :

* have noted that the subjects seems changing colors
( [sm=52_52.gif] ),

* skin is thickening in the chest area [sm=pirate.gif] ,
* ability to do spinal rotation is diminishing in a alarming rate [sm=spinnyeyes.gif] ! ,
** and the weirdest : it`s attracts sheets of plastics!! [sm=tongue_smile.gif]

by the signs of pen traces that appears on their thorax,

i could say it will be a long mutation caused by are new synthetic virus,
the stormsvirus [sm=sleeping.gif].

that crew will still be effective as it ends.


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Old 08-21-2006, 11:22 PM
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Permission to post Sir!

My Qualifications:

2 HL Tiger1s

Turret 812 TIKI HL S+S

Turret 931 Highly upgraded and modified HL Tiger1 Non S+S soon to be combat ready with after market battle circuit from Tankhobby.


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Old 08-21-2006, 11:32 PM
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where can we see those experienced units ?
Old 08-21-2006, 11:42 PM
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How's this?

HL Tiger1 S+S Turret 812 TIKI

Bullyhys
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Old 08-21-2006, 11:46 PM
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HL Tiger1 Non S+S Turret 931

Heavy upgrades and battle circuit installed

Metal Gears, Metal Tracks, Dual ESC & Sound.
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Old 08-21-2006, 11:57 PM
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sir,both camo paterns are real nice ,figurine looks good ,
proud to service beside you ,sir
may i ask you a question ?,sir
Old 08-22-2006, 12:04 AM
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Achtung!!

Zimmerite HL Tiger reporting to duty SIR!...
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Old 08-22-2006, 12:06 AM
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Sir

Tiger 931 scheduled for 1st combat trial this weekend, unit still under field testing.

Reports to follow..

Tiger 812 now equipped with metal tracks more modifications to follow..


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excellent work sir

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Ask away I will answer as best I can.
Old 08-22-2006, 12:15 AM
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yes , well zimmerited [&:],
this one is going to "rugged defences" missions right away !.
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Nice post wolf. Personally, I'd like to see a Churchill or a British MarkV from world war 1.
Old 08-22-2006, 10:29 AM
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Does a HL japanese type 90 qualify for the thread? Got to get my camera!

BB shooting fast modern in a smaller scale (24th).
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Templar, Mark V were also used in WW2 ... in the begining by the Soviets and at the end by the Germans at the battle of Berlin..... Which I could remember where I saw that so I could post the source...

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