Scale 1/16 Remote Controlled Tanks

[herrmill]

No, no plans now to do any kit after seeing Takom's release with potential more to come.

Here's some more eye candy to get you interested in doing that FT-17.

[Mcgowan1]

Sure looks dinky 1st world war certainly brought out the best of designs didn't it?

[Mcgowan1]

I was just redoing a couple of my tanks and putting them on display before I sell them when this came to mind with this picture Seen any krauts lately
Yeah, just had breakfast with em,

Here are the two I reworked, just waiting for upgrade smoke units and a decent crew for the Panther G then probably see what we can get for them, Auction or elsewhere.



Bulldog has smoke,sound and air soft gun
Panther G is infra red, smoke,sound.
Cheers:-)

[herrmill]

Another option if you want to go WW2 would be Panda's 38t which I mentioned earlier. Just got this email an hour ago from 35rctank:

Hello Chuck:

The Panda 1/16 38(T) kit is almost ready. I will send you e-mail when they are available.

Have a nice day!

S.K.
35rctank

You'll find a few conversions already on the web.

[crazygary]

I'll keep an eye out for that Panda! Good looking conversions!

Gotta finish my Gato first! Priorities??
But,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

crazygary

[crazygary]

Just located a Dragon model 38(T) in 1/35 scale, and wanted to ask your opinion
of their model tanks.

The kit detail looks really nice.

I've got it on my "watch list" on Ebay, at $24.95 USD!

Another question if you don't mind: are the "running gear" conversions "tank specific"
or determined by the physical scale of the tank in question?

Your input would be most appreciated!

Thanks!!

crazygary

[herrmill]

Dragon make nice kits. To heck with that scale... why not go for broke & get their 1:6 PzKw II! 'course any RC conversion will cost you.

http://www.onesixthwarriors.com/forum/sixth-scale-action-figure-news-reviews-discussion/723681-dragon-1-6-scale-wwii-german-pz-kpfw-ii-ausf-c-tank-panzer-ii-tank.html

Regarding 1:35 conversions you'll find what 35rctank.com offers are tank specific with proper sound files & parts. Clark offers electronics which offer more programable features & sound files. You'll have more leeway in larger scale kits in terms of aftermarket parts, electronics, etc..

[crazygary]

Wow!! 1/6??
Don't want to scare the kids around here and terrorize the neighborhood!
Besides, my tractor is liable to become jealous!! LOL

That particular seller was of the pretty firm opinion that 1/35 is WAY too small to
put r/c gear into. He, apparently, is unaware of what r/c modelers can, and will, accomplish!!

I have a Hobby Boss 1/350 USS Virginia that I'm planning to r/c! Am partially in to r&d stages of
building a viable 1" wtc. It can, indeed, be done! If anyone can do it, we crazy old timers can!

Back to my Gato!

Have a great day, Hermill, and thank you for your post!!

crazygary

[herrmill]

Ride In a Tank With Arnold

Not related to the topic but here's a chance to crew Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1:1 scale M-47 Patton.

http://www.omaze.com/experiences/arnold-schwarzenegger

Better get in quick since the contest draws to a close tomorrow.

[Mcgowan1]

That would be great Hermill, ha I wonder how many thousands apply?
Okay moving on. The tank is now ready for the accessories chosen and not yet ordered to be added. I took to her with steel wool for the final hard rubdown, I am still sweating haha. After accessories the final winter snow and ice effect will be done. I will also put some rust/mud effects in also. I will explain how I do this, might surprise some of you,
Here is the Panther G now.

Okay that will be it. Now accessories next
See you all next post.

[crazygary]

Hmmm!! Why does it not sound "far fetched" that Arnold would have a tank??

Maybe he would cruise over to Chuck Norris' house, and everyone could hang out together!!

Certainly something to tell your grandkids about!!

CG

[herrmill]

I see that Takom must be seeing decent volume on their new FT-17 since they already have plans to offer a limited release MG version in June. If 1,500 sets is what they consider a limited release, I'd say these must be selling quite well.

http://www.militarymodelling.com/forums/postings.asp?th=93620

[Mcgowan1]

Hellow fellow modellers, I just could not let this pass without telling you guys.


You can see in the picture a Heng Long Russian KV-1. This was one of my first tanks. You can see that the idler is missing. The bracket broke off. I looked around to repair it and could find nothing.
I put it out into the garden as is and for 4 years have been using it for target practice.
We have had flooding, thunderstorms, days if 38C and above temperatures strong winds and hail.
Today, I picked it up and it still had the 7.2 nicsd in it.
I thought I would insert a charged battery into it and you would not believe if, both motors and gearboxes perfect, speaker noise perfect, turret turned great, air soft gun fires and very strong.
I was amazed, so, now she will get a new start in life as I can fever a complete bottom hull and idlers for it for 17.00.
So another one to the Squadron and for doing up.
So I wouldn't complain about Heng Long stuff after what this tank has been through.

[herrmill]

One Man's Impulse Buy

Try sneaking this past the wife!

http://www.thelocal.se/20140328/swedish-man-buys-army-tank-on-impulse

“Now where did I put the damn key?” The happy owner & his new ride:

[crazygary]

Geez!!!

1:1!!! The ultimate toy!!! Very cool!!

I'm pretty sure my wife would notice something quite that large!! Hah!!
A 1/30,........maybe not so much!! (LOL)

CG