Decided to go for the Chieftain as I wanted something I could enjoy building as well as driving, but didn't think I could run to a 1/16th for a first build. Tamiya kits are always an occasion when opened.
Rather than sticking with non proportional 27mhz Actom system, I also purchased a cheap 2.4ghz set and speaker from a 1/35th Sherman, more of which later.
Sadly, I didn't think to get any piccys as I went along, but as there didn't seem to be many of these on forums, I thought I'd add some finished images. Tank is pretty much as box art, other than side stripes, which I'm not yet sure about adding.
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![Image](http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc254/dan_ferguson/DSCF1899.jpg)
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As mentioned, it is currently fitted with Actcom 2.4ghz controls with sound, which works very well, other than turret only rotating one way, which is annoying. Vendor gave me a partial refund, which is fair enough, but replacements are very rare.
To sort this, I currently have a CSC-11 and LNS boards on order from Clark, the other advantage being that I will be able to use my DX6i and perhaps a Lipo pack from one of my helis.
Generally a nice little tank to build, and a good into to quite an addictive hobby.
Cheers,
Dan.