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It looks like Taigen has stolen a march on Mato by introducing this metal lower hulled, metal turreted and metal suspension and running geared little marvel a month early. I had no idea this was in the works.
Mato's 75mm Sherman is out as well but I have not heard anything about the motor types, TXs available, etc., hence the stolen march by Taigen. This should be a very popular Sherman, moreso even than the very, very good HL Sherman.
regards,
Painless

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNOOffz3PAE

Looks like they copied your lower Painless ....super nice tracks ..I want some ....Looks like Shermans are finally getting some attention...sure wish one of the companies came out with the small hatch versions though ...didn't care for the detail on the back of this tank...but still it's something to look forward too... might keep the prices on the Mato competitive

Also seems like they've had an eye on the board too... as it looks like they are going with higher ratio gearboxes and torque motors

ALPHA

Alpha,
Funnily enough, when I saw the tank, that was one of the first things that ran though my mind, "an all metal lower for Maxine" ;o) I've got a couple of nice Shermans, no doubt. No sense in not making improvements as they come along. *chuckles* I'll bet the idlers on this tank have bearings. No more metal washers needed. ;o)
regards,
Painless

PainlessWolf wrote:Alpha,
Funnily enough, when I saw the tank, that was one of the first things that ran though my mind, "an all metal lower for Maxine" ;o) I've got a couple of nice Shermans, no doubt. No sense in not making improvements as they come along. *chuckles* I'll bet the idlers on this tank have bearings. No more metal washers needed. ;o)
regards,
Painless

Big Question Painless...WHAT TOOK THESE COMPANIES SO LONG!!!!!!!!!!???????????? ...the Sherman has been so neglected...odd since it is probably the most prevalent tank ever ...The suspension on this has me intrigued to say the least...idler looks a lot better than the Mato... so we'll just have to wait and see

ALPHA

nice one painless old chap I like what I see mmmmmmmm just a shame that it had to be a m4a3/75 but its still nice ,,,,cheers old chap wot wot ......

cannedheat wrote:nice one painless old chap I like what I see mmmmmmmm just a shame that it had to be a m4a3/75 but its still nice ,,,,cheers old chap wot wot ......

I'm thinking this one looks better than the Mato

ALPHA

Have seen the detail parts for the all metal mato I would be please toy suprised if this can match them! Looks like a nice tank, we've been crying out for a 75mm Sherman for an age.

tomhugill wrote:Have seen the detail parts for the all metal mato I would be please toy suprised if this can match them! Looks like a nice tank, we've been crying out for a 75mm Sherman for an age.

Well as far as the Matos go.... I'm shooting for the Wolverine...Going to sit on the fence on the Shermans...they both look good....but I already am familiar with the Mato VVSS version of suspension... for some reason these Taigens look a little more impressive....but it's definitely a wait and see deal...maybe wait for a few reviews on the models when they come out

OH...I really like the tracks on this one too

ALPHA

ALPHA wrote:

tomhugill wrote:Have seen the detail parts for the all metal mato I would be please toy suprised if this can match them! Looks like a nice tank, we've been crying out for a 75mm Sherman for an age.

Well as far as the Matos go.... I'm shooting for the Wolverine...Going to sit on the fence on the Shermans...they both look good....but I already am familiar with the Mato VVSS version of suspension... for some reason these Taigens look a little more impressive....but it's definitely a wait and see deal...maybe wait for a few reviews on the models when they come out

OH...I really like the tracks on this one too

ALPHA

Have you had the metal version? It's very good.

Ahh, Shermaholics..................and they want to "concentrate" Tigers