Well, I pulled the trigger on one, I'll let you folks know if and when it arrives. €140,-, shipping included. That's cheaper than the static kit and the stuff to make it RC. I used Paypal, so I'm covered if nothing turns up... Anybody want to buy a Classy Hobby 1/16 static kit?
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Re: Coolbank/Tongde M5A1 Stuart /Crusader mk III
I would suggest to keep the Classy Hobby and used it on the Coolbank chassis if it fits.Rob1970 wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 9:53 amWell, I pulled the trigger on one, I'll let you folks know if and when it arrives. €140,-, shipping included. That's cheaper than the static kit and the stuff to make it RC. I used Paypal, so I'm covered if nothing turns up... Anybody want to buy a Classy Hobby 1/16 static kit?![]()
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I was looking at this option as I think some of the details are a little soft IMO, but I don't have a Classy Hobby Stuart yet.MonsieurTox wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 1:30 pm I would suggest to keep the Classy Hobby and used it on the Coolbank chassis if it fits.
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I have only had a Quick Look at this but the first things you would want to change are what look to be the oversized tools. I haven’t yet decided on one yet. Would need to see some reviews here first
			
			
									
						
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Yeah there's no match in details between both, the Classy Hobby is an incredible kit !tankme wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 9:02 pmI was looking at this option as I think some of the details are a little soft IMO, but I don't have a Classy Hobby Stuart yet.MonsieurTox wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 1:30 pm I would suggest to keep the Classy Hobby and used it on the Coolbank chassis if it fits.
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Re: Coolbank/Tongde M5A1 Stuart /Crusader mk III
OK, so I jumped on the bandwagon and ordered one, I'll make my own as a scout from General Maczek's division 
 I also have a Classy Hobby set and I'm wondering whether to cannibalize it 
			
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I would use some of the detailing from the classy hobby kit as it looks better a I would if I hadn’t already built most of the classy hobby one
			
			
									
						
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Re: Coolbank/Tongde M5A1 Stuart /Crusader mk III
I'm in. $199CAD taxes all in and free shippin'! I'll let you know when some of this M5A1 goodness hits Canada!
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Re: Coolbank/Tongde M5A1 Stuart /Crusader mk III
Still on the fence myself. May wait for a 3D print of one. Or do one myself if I ever get this m3 sorted
			
			
									
						
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						Finally RTR M5 Stuart tank in 1/16
 Is the first time I see it and yes I have already ordered one.
COOLBANK RC Tank 1/16 Scale 2.4ghz U.S. M5A1 Stuart Light Tank Model, Remote Control Tanks with Sound and Light for Boys Adults
https://a.aliexpress.com/_Eu71kuj
I am curious about the quality and how it is, if anyone has more information about it, please share it.