Tank fanatic based in Gloucester

[SgtMalarky]

Hi
After years of making and studying WW2 German AFVs I have recently taken up creating Lego tank diorama(s). After a serious cycling accident I have decided to sell my bikes and invest in 1/16 RC Tanks.
I am looking at a Taigen Tiger1,to start with as this seems a pretty good place to start.

[HERMAN BIX]

Great to have you along mate, although I suspect that the decision to get out of bikes & into this RC tank caper must be the result of a head injury !!
Ask all our collective partners and financial advisors & they will all concur

Pictures when you can please.
Do you have an idea what your first mod will be ?

[SgtMalarky]

Hello Herman

Thanks for the reply.

Broken leg mate. I can now limp like a veteran! I was thinking of Taigen/HL Tiger 1 to start with. The reviews look good. Seems a good place to start.
Although don't seem to be able to get one until May 2017.

[jarndice]

Good afternoon Sgt, Welcome to the Forum, I was surprised that you were told to wait until May 2017 for your Taigen Tiger 1 (Good choice) It begs the question as to who you are thinking of purchasing the Tiger 1 from..
PLEASE NOT NITROTEK
We on this Forum can pretty much guarantee that a new Taigen Tiger 1 can be on your workshop bench long before then and from a reputable dealer.
Shaun.

[SgtMalarky]

Hi Lieutenant
Thanks for the reply

I have been looking on the web and found Nitrotek but they are showing out of stock. I have no patience unfortunately! I like the look of the tricolour metal version.
I admit I was surprised about the stock situation. Any help would be gratefully received.

[jarndice]

Sarge, First things first, AVOID NITROTEK with all your being, They have a dreadful reputation.
I offer a few dealers, all of whom are absolutely trustworthy,
www.forgebeartanks.com
This is Dave and Julie's site and Dave is a valued member of this Forum.
www.rctank.de
another totally reliable dealer,
Both of these will sell you a TAIGEN Tiger1 and both sites have a large supply of upgrades and helpful advise.
www.heng-long-panzer.de
This dealer is what he says he is, A Heng Long dealer, If your German is not upto it then look at the top of the page and CLICK on the German flag which will (Quite Rightly )Change into the Union flag and it is all English.
A good dealer very reliable and well worth searching through what is on sale although that holds true for all the dealers I have listed. Shaun.

[Tiggr]

This is a good supplier (From Germany).

http://www.rctank.de/BB-SHOOT-UNIT_9

or for IR types with gun recoil:

http://www.rctank.de/GUN-RECOIL-IR


I have just searched the usual UK sources - it seems they have all sold out, except for Tankzone (Another UK dealer well worth dealing with).

http://www.tankzone.co.uk/cart/henglong.htm

[jarndice]

Tankzone is apparently a decent dealer NOW
But when I used his services some years ago he took me for £4oo+ which to this day I have never seen so don't expect me to recommend him,
Forgebear has a Taigen Tiger 1 still in stock by the way.
Shaun.

[SgtMalarky]

Thanks to all the responses and help locating a vehicles. Really appreciate the help.
Watch this space for my pics!!

[jackalope]

Hello and welcome! Looks like you have a decent first tank on your sights and I'd just echo the recommendations of those above.

This is an AWESOME group of people we have here so if you have any questions please feel free to ask them someone will always answer!