hello I am new and I would like some help on choseing a kv1

[BearTanker]

hello guys i recently got into rc tanking and would like some help on what airsoft kv-1 tank i should get as i like the kv-1.

i have seen a few that are affordable like the hobbyking one but i dont know what company makes them so i wouldent be able to get spare parts/upgrades
thanks
BearTanker

EDIT:oops i just read the welcome message and it say to try to not ask questions in the introduce youself section

[Model Builder 4]

Welcome to the forum,

I have a Torro kv1 metal version which I highly recommend, there is one of these for sale on eBay if you wish to have a look, it has a metal chassis with a quick release latch system to the top hull, metal gears, tracks, sprockets and stowage bins, it comes with a pretty decent paint job straight out of the box as well, hope this may be of some help to you

Lee.

[Model Builder 4]

Hi this is the kv1, the one on ebay is listed under taigen kv1 but it's actually a Torro

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Cheers, Lee.

[RobW]

The base plastic ones are pretty good too - I've got one plus a hybrid (Taigen hull & tracks, HL upper) KV 2.

If you go plastic look for the newer ones with the 2.4GHz radio system. There's an EBay seller somewhere near Cardiff had a load, or ask Dave (forgebear) on here (or EBay). They're also fairly cheap, so you can upgrade as you go along.

Oh, and look at the recommended sellers!

[jarndice]

http://www.hayaltd.co.uk
based in Cardiff with a wide range of Heng Long Armour, and used by the members of this Forum without complaint.They have two KV1s for sale both smoke and sound at between £84 and £116.
Shaun.

[RobW]

I bought this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heng-Long-RUS ... SwHnFVqBOX

Or with metal upgrades http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heng-Long-1-1 ... Swd0BVqCES

Note, the Taigen tracks cost a bit more but look really good (already black). I'd also be inclined to buy the plastic one above, then (separately, and after a lot of playing) 5:1 gear boxes & metal tracks. Got mine from rctanks.de (another of the recommended vendors). Costs more, but you get what you pay for.

[jarndice]

Rob I smiled when having gone to the two E-Bay sites you put up, if you then clicked on "BUSINESS SELLER INFORMATION" Low and behold it is Lawrence at --
www.hayaltd.co.uk
Shaun.

[BearTanker]

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http://www.hayaltd.co.uk
based in Cardiff with a wide range of Heng Long Armour, and used by the members of this Forum without complaint.They have two KV1s for sale both smoke and sound at between £84 and £116.
Shaun.

wich one would you say is better for your money? is it cheaper just to get the £80
(£100 with vat)and upgrade it?

[jarndice]

The question you have to ask yourself is do you want a ready to run out of the box Tank, or do you want a Tank that will be YOUR Tank,
By that I mean new decent gearboxes, a different control board, Perhaps an IBU 3? a new and better smoker, Etc,
Because upgrading to that level won't come cheap and as you would be discarding most of the internals you would probably be best getting the cheaper Tank,
BUT if you are happy with the KV1 as offered for sale but perhaps you would like just a few extras to add on then the pricier one is probably more suitable,
I suggest you make a list of available upgrades and the prices from whatever source, then see what work is needed to fit the upgrades you want and do check out websites and forums to pick the brains of those who have gone before,
And don't worry if it is a TAMIYA or a TAIGEN, what you are looking for is ideas,
And most important of all Keep the Forum in the loop, We won't ever tell you what kind of Tank to Build but we will freely offer all the advise going.
Shaun.

[RobW]

Rob I smiled when having gone to the two E-Bay sites you put up, if you then clicked on "BUSINESS SELLER INFORMATION" Low and behold it is Lawrence at --
http://www.hayaltd.co.uk
Shaun.

Fair point - but the two on the Haya site look to be the older 27MHz ones.