Taigen/toro T34

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Taigen/toro T34

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Does any one rate the above 1/16 metal version?
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Re: Taigen/toro T34

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Excellent runner. Reliable :thumbup:
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Re: Taigen/toro T34

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Thank you wasn’t sure to go for that or the toro jagtiger which looks a beast but a lot for your money
Thanks a lot for your input much appreciated
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Re: Taigen/toro T34

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I think the T34/85 makes for a very nice entry level tank, actually it's a great tank period. I'd also consider the Sherman :wave: this is just my opinion. I'm sure everyone has different suggestions. Both tanks seem to be very well recieved and I own both and they are ultra reliable out of the box
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Re: Taigen/toro T34

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I decided to go for the T34 in winter scheme, looking forward to it after my Mato fiasco at least the spares seem easier to get hold of
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Re: Taigen/toro T34

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I also have the Taigen T-34 it’s been a very reliable runner, with good build quality


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HL /Mato tiger 1 early, Tamiya Tiger 1 early, Taigen tiger 1 mid
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Re: Taigen/toro T34

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You've made a wise decision. I'm sure you will be impressed :thumbup:
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Re: Taigen/toro T34

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I have the 'metal edn' Torro/Taigen T34/85. It arrived in its very own wooden sarcophagus... almost like a Pharoah :D Anyway, it's very well built, and has a very neat interior arrangement. Luckily, its performance matches
the promise of the exterior. On the subject of the exterior, I really like the cast 'pitted' look of the turret especially. Having seen several full-size T34/85s in the flesh- well, metal, I can confirm that's a pretty good representation of the real deal. :thumbup:
With or without the crate, it's a truly excellent choice! One of the best :thumbup:
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T34/85 and a few pals
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T34 visiting loch Ewe, May, 2017
T34 visiting loch Ewe, May, 2017
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Re: Taigen/toro T34

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I have the Taigen winter Camo T 35/85.
My only problems are;
The wheels are yellowed. And the battery in my one is a Ni-MH version, that is smaller than standard, mine came with a 1700 mah battery. I tried to get a longer lasting one of the same size, and all the component shop could make up for me was an 1800 mah Ni-MH, so there was no point getting one. The interior needs to be rearranged to squeeze in a sensible sized battery.

Other than that, it runs quite well, although close to the control of a Heng Long.
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Re: Taigen/toro T34

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Mick I have no idea of the interior layout of the T34/85 but if the side of the inside of the hull is free of obstructions why not stick a sheet of velcro on the hull side and the back of the battery and that way you have room for a meatier battery.
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