How good or bad are mark-1-tank models

terry1956 · Post by **terry1956** » Sun Oct 13, 2019 7:23 am

Hi chaps.can anyone please let me know how good or bad mark-1-tank models are. How good and hard wearing is the f/g hull on the tanks. Are there improvements to be made. Thanks

Post by **Kaczor** » Tue Oct 15, 2019 3:01 pm

Mark I? Are there any models of it?

silversurfer1947 · Post by **silversurfer1947** » Tue Oct 15, 2019 3:14 pm

Kaczor wrote:Mark I? Are there any models of it?

I think Terry is referring to the manufacturer rather than the tank model. http://www.mark-1-tank.net/

jarndice · Post by **jarndice** » Tue Oct 15, 2019 3:19 pm

Kaczor, MK 1 Tanks is a company in southern England that makes large scale Tanks 1/4, 1/6,1/8 scale, to order.
They make a very nice Tiger 1.

as well as other Tanks although I do not know if they make a Mark 1 Replica.
Not cheap but very good quality.

Jimmic · Post by **Jimmic** » Tue Oct 15, 2019 8:09 pm

terry1956 wrote:Hi chaps.can anyone please let me know how good or bad mark-1-tank models are. How good and hard wearing is the f/g hull on the tanks. Are there improvements to be made. Thanks

Hi just joined here ( I have introduced myself in accordance with the rules

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With regard to Mark 1 Tanks I would strongly suggest you take a good look at one before committing to buy. They do look the part and they have their fans, but the models (made in Russia) are quite crude in some respects especially the running gear, and the glass bodies are prone to warping and damage unless you are very careful. The electronics come in one shrink wrapped package made in Russia and have to be returned there in the event of failure (don't know if this has changed recently). Usual tactic is to replace all the electrics with a better system. The good news is that they can be bought cheaply second hand ( paid £500 for a King Tiger last year and the same for a Tiger 1 ) and the importer Mark is incredibly helpful. A lot of modellers replace the whole of the chassis with a steel one (custom made). Don't get me wrong you can have hours of fun with them but to my mind you can't compare to the likes of Armortek. All depends on your budget, but good luck with what you decide. If I can help further let me know.

43rdRecceReg · Post by **43rdRecceReg** » Tue Oct 15, 2019 11:21 pm

Jimmic wrote:
terry1956 wrote:Hi chaps.can anyone please let me know how good or bad mark-1-tank models are. How good and hard wearing is the f/g hull on the tanks. Are there improvements to be made. Thanks
Hi just joined here ( I have introduced myself in accordance with the rules ).
With regard to Mark 1 Tanks I would strongly suggest you take a good look at one before committing to buy. They do look the part and they have their fans, but the models (made in Russia) are quite crude in some respects especially the running gear, and the glass bodies are prone to warping and damage unless you are very careful. The electronics come in one shrink wrapped package made in Russia and have to be returned there in the event of failure (don't know if this has changed recently). Usual tactic is to replace all the electrics with a better system. The good news is that they can be bought cheaply second hand ( paid £500 for a King Tiger last year and the same for a Tiger 1 ) and the importer Mark is incredibly helpful. A lot of modellers replace the whole of the chassis with a steel one (custom made). Don't get me wrong you can have hours of fun with them but to my mind you can't compare to the likes of Armortek. All depends on your budget, but good luck with what you decide. If I can help further let me know.

A timely, and informative mini review, Jimmic

Post by **Kaczor** » Wed Oct 16, 2019 12:02 pm

My bad

terry1956 · Post by **terry1956** » Mon Oct 21, 2019 11:34 am

Thanks chaps. So the base line is, buy cheap and improve. Armouries May be good, but I paid less for my car. I think that finding information on the electrical upgrades is a problem for me. What outlets are there in the UK for speed controllers, etc here in the UK.

jimbo_wa · Post by **jimbo_wa** » Mon Oct 21, 2019 3:37 pm

terry1956 wrote:Thanks chaps. So the base line is, buy cheap and improve. Armouries May be good, but I paid less for my car. I think that finding information on the electrical upgrades is a problem for me. What outlets are there in the UK for speed controllers, etc here in the UK.

Have a look at Hobbyking or Amazon/eBay (make sure it’s a UK seller for better delivery times).

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terry1956 · Post by **terry1956** » Mon Oct 21, 2019 4:59 pm

Thanks will do.

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