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CrowBeard
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I did a fair bit of static modelling when I was younger, mostly tanks, had a motorised remote control Chieftain (with wires from the tank to a handset with 2-lever controls) some time later I had the Tamiya RC Hummer, but I have been away from modelling in any form for many years. Joined here as a 'lurker' a while back when I started researching how I might get back in to the hobby.

Personally I'm not a fan of ready to run out of the box, I'm only really interested in kits I can build myself, so as an experiment have just picked up the 1/16th Taigen early Tiger I kit (TAG 12501) because it will give me an opportunity to start with a 'relatively' cheap build, and I know there are options for various upgrades both mechanical and on the detailing and accuracy front.

My ultimate goal is an Armortek 1/6th kit, but cost aside, space is currently the biggest limiting factor on that front.
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Welcome! Glad you finally came aboard and it sounds as if you have a solid plan figured out. You have certainly joined the right forum for the best help along the way.
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Hello and finally welcome to the forum Mr CrowBeard :wave:

With your kit choice, I don't think you'll be disappointed :thumbup:
As for ready to run, they have their advantages, especially when there is a ton of resin or 3D printed conversion kits made especially for changing those cheap ready to run tanks into a model that's otherwise hard or impossible to get :thumbup:

Yes, large scale tanks are rather desirable, sadly one needs much more space, and a lot more money, especially for a collection of them.
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A belated welcome CrowBeard!

It's good to have you onboard the best RC Tank site going! Enjoy yourself here!

Cheers,
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Thanks for the welcome all. Found so much useful info on here already, I imagine I'll have my share of questions to test your expertise.
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