New toys.

[Pebs434]

Just bought these 1/16 models today at a local show. They are not RC yet but can be upgraded. Does anybody have any experience of building these or any tips please.

[Max-U52]

Good score! I think most guys either build them static as they are or use them in conjunction with an RC tank, using the kits parts for the great detail and the RC parts for the running gear.

[jackalope]

Just finishing up my Hobby Boss/Taigen Tiger hybrid and yes the Hobby Boss can be made R/C all by itself but I wouldn't run it TOO hard as it is just a model kit. It's a very nice kit BTW you should enjoy it.

[ausf]

Hobby Boss is Trumpeter, which is also WSN, so yes, by all means they can be converted. You'll just need better tracks, readily available.

This is one I did with the Trumpeter '76 kit, using all the guttywuts from a Tamiya Sherman and a set of WSN tracks.



Here's just the kit chassis with the kit snap together tracks:

[Raminator]

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Just bought these 1/16 models today at a local show. They are not RC yet but can be upgraded. Does anybody have any experience of building these or any tips please.

I'm trying to do much the same, you can follow along with my build thread so you can at least avoid making the same mistakes I will!

Just finishing up my Hobby Boss/Taigen Tiger hybrid and yes the Hobby Boss can be made R/C all by itself but I wouldn't run it TOO hard as it is just a model kit. It's a very nice kit BTW you should enjoy it.

Yeah, the level of detail and the texturing on the parts is great, but some parts are paper-thin and wouldn't hold up to any outdoor abuse. I've been reinforcing the kit parts with styrene plates to try and keep the appearance without sacrificing structural integrity.

This is one I did with the Trumpeter '76 kit, using all the guttywuts from a Tamiya Sherman and a set of WSN tracks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOeATSurj68

Here's just the kit chassis with the kit snap together tracks:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkta7iVpa6A

Nice work, ausf. Very inspiring! I'm doing the obr. 1942 version at the moment, but using the Taigen T-34/85 metal lower hull as a starting point. I might need to pick your brains or steal some ideas at some point.