New guy from kent

[Big Chris]

Hi guys I am after a bit of input I have been into modeling all my life and done all sorts but find my self coming back to the good old TANKS going from 135 scale to 1:16 scale and been having a sort out of kits I have stored in the loft and what did I come across but my 1:16 scale tamiya Gepard then I remmber starting but never ever got round to finishing her she is about 50% done and on opening the to have a look I see the good old slide speed controller still sealed in box boy they take me back to the good old days I got her about 20 years ago the kit No on box is 5603 so don't know if first run or 2nd run of the kit so hope someone on here will be able to help me out would be good to finish her and get her running or bye a new upto date kit of a another tank just don't know what to do guys HELP lol many thanks Big Chris

[Ad Lav]

Welcome along!

Where abouts in Kent are you?

[Big Chris]

Iam from Iwade near sittingbourne

[Ad Lav]

Not a million miles away - Tunbridge wells based.

[Big Chris]

No not to far I wished I never started to sort models out did nor realise how many kits I still had big and small scale I got the bug again

[silversurfer1947]

Welcome to the forum. I am sure once you have got your head round all your kits and are considering a plan of action to bring them to life, you will find ample assistance here.

[Big Chris]

Well yer lol I like the look of the new all metal 1:16 tanks so was thinking about trading in Gepard and get one of those what do you think

[silversurfer1947]

I should have a good read through the threads about the pros and cons of all metal tanks. I have no personal experience of them but if you are looking to modify/upgrade, then all metal does not seem to be a good idea. Plastic is much easier to cut, drill and otherwise modify.

You will no doubt get people's thoughts who have actual experience.

[Big Chris]

Ok cheers matey

[jarndice]

Hi Chris, Welcome to the Forum
The idea of an out of the box ready to run all metal 1/16 r/c Tank is an expensive but attractive idea BUT only if the Tank is without faults and I cannot think off hand of any all metal Tanks without failings,
Most of us who "Tinker" start with a Metal Hull and a Plastic/ABS Body which as Richard said allows for the fitting of upgrades and when inevitably you c*ck up it is an easy job to fill and fix whereas the repair of a Metal body is very difficult to do without leaving perceptible marks.
Enjoy your Forum and ask all the questions you can think of, as to the Gepard it has to be worth finishing it with a thought to fitting a more up to date control board.
I would expect that Tom H could offer useful advise on the Gepard.
Shaun.