HL model upgrades?
 

Hello everybody,
While browsing present and other RC tank forums/sources, I got this impression (just can't find the spot anymore :() that HL has recently released some modified models (Leo, Abrams?) that are improved by controls - replaceable freq. crystals instead of previous freq. position switch and proportional speed control instead of prev. 2-level?
Please correct me if I happen to mix things with Marui or others, but any comments/info about HL latest releases/modifications would be highly appreciated before I start bugging online sellers!

RE: HL model upgrades?
 

Mato-toys on ebay have these Heng Long tanks in stock, everything from basic to smoke, sound, metal tracks, custom paint and so on. Good luck.

RE: HL model upgrades?
 

It looks like any model else (T-34, Pershing, Walker Bulldog etc.) BUT Leo or Abrams with modified controls are available at least at Mato's...
Then again, a control set itself is available separately that looks quite proportional to put it this way...[8D] It's called [link=http://www.matotoys.com/canada/product_info.php?products_id=91]"smoke and sound electronic set".[/link]

RE: HL model upgrades?
 

this kit is for the 1:16 models ,
i dont think it is made to fit the abraam 1:24

RE: HL model upgrades?
 

The tanks available from HL in 1/16 scale are:

Tiger I
M26 Pershing
Panther
Walker Bulldog (latest release)

These come in various guises; standard (basic model), smoke & sound, and those upgraded to be "Super" versions with metal gearboxes, metal tracks, etc.
All of these come with multifunction two-stick transmitters with interchangeable crystals and the smoke & sound have proportional speed control.

The T-34 is from another manufacturer/conglomerate known as WSN/Trumpeter: http://www.tankzone.co.uk/cart/trumpeter_16.htm

There has not been any noted change to the 1/24 scale series of which you speak (Leo/Abrams). Those, to my knowledge, still retain the old pushbutton controllers with a stepped speed control (one button is fast, another is faster, etc.).

-H

RE: HL model upgrades?
 

HL doesn't make a panther. They make a pager.

http://www.liloia.com/images/liger.jpg

"Pretty much my favorite animal"

RE: HL model upgrades?
 

They do make a "Panther", and they can call it whatever they like even though it may appear to be a pager or more akin to a toaster with tracks.

-Harq