A little advice on buying a second hand Tamiya/ Got IT!!
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Re: A little advice on buying a second hand Tamiya/ Got IT!!
If you do get metal tracks, the only upgrade you'll need is: http://www.etoarmour.com/product_detail ... tID=T10025. The stock track tensioner is fine (unlike the KT, which is terrible with metal tracks) and fairly robust once in play - you may only want to consider changing the head from a screw to a bolt but its just convenience. ETO do these as well.
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Re: A little advice on buying a second hand Tamiya/ Got IT!!
Bill , Alpha and Painless thanks for the advice and tips. 

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Re: A little advice on buying a second hand Tamiya/ Got IT!!
Bill, will the stock gears and motors hold up ok with metal tracks?billpe wrote:If you do get metal tracks, the only upgrade you'll need is: http://www.etoarmour.com/product_detail ... tID=T10025. The stock track tensioner is fine (unlike the KT, which is terrible with metal tracks) and fairly robust once in play - you may only want to consider changing the head from a screw to a bolt but its just convenience. ETO do these as well.
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do the taigen, heng long ones work on tamiya ?
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HL /Mato tiger 1 early, Tamiya Tiger 1 early, Taigen tiger 1 mid
Taigen T34/85, HL SU-100
Jagdpanzer Lang
Taiga Jagdpanther
Heng Long Sherman DGS Firefly kit
Tamiya King Tiger (unbuilt)
Mato all metal Panzer III
1/10 Jagdpanther
Taigen T34/85, HL SU-100
Jagdpanzer Lang
Taiga Jagdpanther
Heng Long Sherman DGS Firefly kit
Tamiya King Tiger (unbuilt)
Mato all metal Panzer III
1/10 Jagdpanther
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Re: A little advice on buying a second hand Tamiya/ Got IT!!
The stock gears and motors are very tough so no issues with metal tracks. Not sure if HL tracks fit, can try at the weekend and get back to you.
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Re: A little advice on buying a second hand Tamiya/ Got IT!!
Thank you Billbillpe wrote:The stock gears and motors are very tough so no issues with metal tracks. Not sure if HL tracks fit, can try at the weekend and get back to you.

HL /Mato tiger 1 early, Tamiya Tiger 1 early, Taigen tiger 1 mid
Taigen T34/85, HL SU-100
Jagdpanzer Lang
Taiga Jagdpanther
Heng Long Sherman DGS Firefly kit
Tamiya King Tiger (unbuilt)
Mato all metal Panzer III
1/10 Jagdpanther
Taigen T34/85, HL SU-100
Jagdpanzer Lang
Taiga Jagdpanther
Heng Long Sherman DGS Firefly kit
Tamiya King Tiger (unbuilt)
Mato all metal Panzer III
1/10 Jagdpanther