Hello

[Onesmallstep1966]

Thank you everyone for the nice welcome

I've had a bit of a disappointing day because although my IBU2 arrived I spent all afternoon trying to get it working in my Tiger 1 (with lots of help from Ian) it looks like I have a duff unit that might have to go back
On a positive note I think I've found a solution to my first RC Tank self-build. I'm going to buy the Tiger 1 kit and Asaitam STURMTIGER upper hull from rctank.de. Total cost is €474.00 ( about£350.00) so not too bad.

Hi Norman and welcome to the site. You're just down the road from me - I'm in Birchington - it's a small world (maybe not as small as 1/16 though)

Edwin

It's a small world. Do you know any local model shops that sell RC Tank goodies? I like to support local businesses where possible.

[Dietrich]

Hi Norman,
Welcome to the Forum
If you have any questions or would like any information there is a search box located in the top right hand corner of the Main Forum Banner, but if you cannot find what you are looking for then just post a question... As you have probably seen ....they are a very friendly bunch on here and someone is bound to come along shortly who can help you.

[tanker 242]

hi norman & welcome to the forum , iam sure you will do ok with the painting , like you I started on outher kits namely Tamiya 1/35 scale & before that airfix 1/72 scale & now 1/16 & have & still am learning a lot from the outher guys on this site ,you will get great advice on here from everyone ,tanker 242.

[Steelhammer]

Do you know any local model shops that sell RC Tank goodies? I like to support local businesses where possible.

The only shop that I know of locally is the Ramsgate model shop opposite waitrose in Queen street. I bought a radio set off him but I really don't know what else he has - the place looks like a very run down version of what the previous owner built up. For static kits - I'd say I've got more than he has which is disappointing.

Do you know of any model shops near to us ?

[Onesmallstep1966]

Do you know of any model shops near to us ?

Other than the one you mentioned no.

I guess its difficult for shops to compete against the Internet sellers. I'm as guilty as most and although I prefer to buy locally I can't ignore large price differences and stock levels and find browsing extensive product lines on my iPad from the comfort of my armchair and ordering with a click very compelling, especially when an item ordered from Germany takes just 3 days to arrive any shop has a real battle on its hands.

[Steelhammer]

Very true. The only other local one I used to frequent was in Canterbury but I haven't been able to find that lately when I visit.

I've just thought of another one - Bybrook Barn at Ashford. That's quite a decent shop there but I don't know off hand if they have any tank stuff. I remember seeing a Tamiya 1/16 King Tiger on the shelf many years ago and thinking "one day....it will be mine"

Haven't been over there for a while so I would check first if you're thinking of having a look.