MATO Metal Hull and Metal Rear Panel for Heng Long Tiger 1

[jarndice]

I was just looking at the "ALI-BABA" site and found that "MATO" are selling Tiger 1 Metal Hulls and Metal Rear Panels for Heng Long Tiger 1s,
No suspension or wheels but it would make a good platform for a build,
Finally getting rid of the Achilles heel of 1/16 Tigers,(The fragile Plastic Rear panel mounting tabs),
Unfortunately this is a wholesalers only product with a minimum 10 unit order,
I already have experience of the MATO Metal Rear Panel on a Taigen Tiger 1 Metal Hull.
Having got through 3 plastic rear panels through mounting tabs breaking, I searched and found FORGEBEAR selling MATO Metal Tiger 1 rear panels,
I didn't think twice,
When I ordered it, Dave (FORGEBEAR) kindly told me it would not be an easy fit, and it did take some work, but with a little common sense it fits very nicely,
The added extra being I now have a completely rigid metal Taigen Hull.
I wonder how much with a fitted torsion bar suspension and a gearbox mounting plate it would cost from a dealer.?
I for one would be willing to pay a reasonable sum.
Shaun.

[jarndice]

I just checked out a US/Canada E-Bay site (RC DYNASTY) which is selling before postage, one of these including track tensioner for $199 / £164.Which is a $100 mark up on "MATO"s price although of course shipping would not be included but that still leaves room for a decent profit.
Shaun.