I've been looking at buying some metal suspension mounts for my 1/16 Heng Long Tiger 1 tanks so I can install my metal suspension arms and metal tracks. Only problem is that the cheapest set I can find are off the dreaded Bay and they want $25 for the mounts and $15 for postage to Australia, which seems a bit steep.

Is this a good price?

Is there a cheaper option or supplier that you know of?

Cheers Mario

Hi ya mariomart

http://hobbyhavoc.com/store/index.ph...products_id=62
dispite the shop indicating Sold Out you might like to drop them an email & inquire

Cheers [)]

Hi ANZAC,

I did see this listing and I did email the store last week but they never responded. I don't even know how much they cost on this site. Any idea of the cost?

Cheers Mario

Unless you've got a bunch of broken mounts already you really don't need them so I wouldn't sweat it. After 2 years of running metal tracks and stock arms, my Tiger eldest Tiger was doing fine. If you gotta have them, then you gotta pay for them! Everything is going up! [:@]

One of my Tigers has 2 broken spigots due to an unfortunate accident (accidentally launched off kitchen table). I've got 3 Tigers and 3 Panthers so I was just trying to save a bit of dough.

Cheers Mario

Well you could do what we did before they made them, make them yourself. Use 1/8" thick, 7/8"x7/8" aluminum angle, 3/16" OD brass standoffs that are 7/8" long and some M3, M4 or 4-40 screws depending on the threads on the standoffs. The search feature is your friend, lots of us have made them before and posted pictures. I think Kabul Tankers build had some good photos, Mine too. You can get the parts locally and save yourself a bundle, not to mention only having to fix just the ones that broke and not tear down all the running gear.

I bought them from mouser.com for $5

That's nothing. My Tiger was launched off the top of my bookcase and hit the deck 7ft below! That's one tough tank - only minor damage.