Hi,
Just introducing myself - total newbie - fascinated by the RC tanks, seems a safer bet than boats or planes and love all the different models.
Hoping to build up a decent collection through reading what's on offer here and what other models people have and hopefully avoiding anything too troublesome.
I like the 1/16th scale - big enough to be detailed and the most realistic looking.
I started looking at the Heng Long, then moved onto the Torro/Taigen ones as they seem more reliable and wouldn't really know where to start if things went awry. But I guess the more expensive ones are equally complex, just not as prone to failing.
Neil
Hello, from Cheshire
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midlife306
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Re: Hello, from Cheshire
How doo from Lancashire lol
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Re: Hello, from Cheshire
Welcome aboard! Most entry level tanks lend themselves to easy upgrades later, depending on which way you want your tank journey to go. It’s a very rewarding hobby for sure!
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43rdRecceReg
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Re: Hello, from Cheshire
Welcome, Neil!
The latest versions of tanks from HL, Taigen, and Mato offer better value for money than previously. That's because they're generally better made, have updated electronics, and more acceptable detailing. In fact, some later HL tanks are quite nicely painted.
You also receive better accessory packages than previously. Manuals still contain the same baffling, but amusing gobbledegook
(e,g. 'The Hole of Filling'- for topping up the smoker)
One tip, if you choose Heng Long, make sure that you're getting one with the latest TK V6.0 (or later) electronics. This controller package is far superior to earlier systems. Don't be fobbed off with v5.3. The same applies with Taigen. Go for models sporting V3 electronics.
Whatever you do, do spend some time researching options and prices- as well as recommended vendors, here on RCTW. 
The latest versions of tanks from HL, Taigen, and Mato offer better value for money than previously. That's because they're generally better made, have updated electronics, and more acceptable detailing. In fact, some later HL tanks are quite nicely painted.
You also receive better accessory packages than previously. Manuals still contain the same baffling, but amusing gobbledegook
(e,g. 'The Hole of Filling'- for topping up the smoker)One tip, if you choose Heng Long, make sure that you're getting one with the latest TK V6.0 (or later) electronics. This controller package is far superior to earlier systems. Don't be fobbed off with v5.3. The same applies with Taigen. Go for models sporting V3 electronics.
Whatever you do, do spend some time researching options and prices- as well as recommended vendors, here on RCTW. "Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please"- Mark Twain.
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jarndice
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Re: Hello, from Cheshire
Hi, Welcome to the Forum 
I echo 43Recce's comments about Heng Long and I think you would be missing an opportunity by not buying one as long as it is a version 6.0 or better,
They are far and away cheaper then Taigen or Torros offerings and the Heng Long version 6.0 MFU is far superior to the V3 MFU in the Taigen range,
Sure they sometimes come with faults care of sloppy assembly but if upon opening the box you spot any failings then return it asap to the dealer.
Just be careful who you choose as the dealer.
I echo 43Recce's comments about Heng Long and I think you would be missing an opportunity by not buying one as long as it is a version 6.0 or better,
They are far and away cheaper then Taigen or Torros offerings and the Heng Long version 6.0 MFU is far superior to the V3 MFU in the Taigen range,
Sure they sometimes come with faults care of sloppy assembly but if upon opening the box you spot any failings then return it asap to the dealer.
Just be careful who you choose as the dealer.
I think I am about to upset someone 
