LOCHE RC Tanks?

[T5Harvey]

Hello, anyone know anything about this model? I am interested because its a 2A7. Thanks.

Martin

[T5Harvey]

https://www.amazon.com/LOCHE-Control-Leopard-Military-Vehicle/dp/B0CL7H782S/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1PDWOVCB8GSY0&keywords=LOCHE%2Bleopard&qid=1707616515&sprefix=loche%2Bleopard%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.c3015c4a-46bb-44b9-81a4-dc28e6d374b3&th=1

[Herr Dr. Professor]

A quick search on Amazon showed me that Loche seems to be a seller on Amazon and other online services putting his/her own seller name on other manufacturer's products. The the photo of the tank you show is clearly marked as a CoolBank toy and, as such, very similar to HengLong. I would be quite hesitant to buy from a seller who, whether intentionally or unwittingly, seems to deceptively represent a product.

[john1970]

It's a Tongde Leopard 2a7 DKLMRC have them for sale more details on their website https://www.dklmrc.com/details/p2389473_21973644.aspx

[ColemanCollector]

Fascinating. Amazon Canada has Loche and Luminda brands that covers a whole range of HL, Tongde, Coolbank tanks (M60, Centurion, T34/85, PZIV, Leopard, Abrams, Tiger 1, Panther, T72, T90). Where the heck did they spring up from?

Mike.

[Herr Dr. Professor]

If I have this essentially correct, Tongde = Coolbank = HengLong copy. There may be minor differences, but I am not well informed as to what these might be. Nonetheless, I think I would choose DKLM over any seller on eBay or Amazon.

[ColemanCollector]

Sorry, not saying Tongde=Coolbank=HL, rather that these two odd "brand names" of Loche and Luminda are on the tanks presumably from these 3 companies.
So is Coolbank a relative of Tongde? These companies have such hillbilly (or north of 7, if you're in my neck of the woods), family trees.

Mike.

[Tiger6]

Coolbank Wang is the designer, he has worked with Heng Long in the past and now TongDe is producing his designs.

[T5Harvey]

Wow, thanks for all the replies. I've been out of town on business and just got back this weekend. I just really want a Leopard 2A7. Some of the detail on the model doesn't look super accurate but it would be a better start than doing a conversion. And a lot less money. Those conversions seem pretty expensive looking, 3D or resin parts. I have enough projects as it is.

Martin

[T5Harvey]

So I found a video on YouTube that does an unboxing and review on this model. Just a few minutes into the video you realize you don't want this model. Maybe someday the quality will improve. Or maybe someday somebody else will do a 2A7. Looks like I'll be buying a conversion.

Martin