New tank but what is it?

[tribalmasters]

Hi guys!  I just couldn't resist, I pressed the Buy it Now button and got myself my second Heng Long tank!!!!  The thing is I thought it was a Tiger 1 S&S when I ordered it on my mobile but it turns out its a Panther S&S - even better!!!!!

I double checked and it says S&S
Its 1/16
Its a Heng Long alright!

Does anyone know about these panthers?  They any good or have I a lemon?  Is the lower hull identical to a Tiger for easy fitting of metal hull?

Here is a link to the item http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320414414424

Thanks!!!!!!!

[vonrundstedt]

Often refered to as a Pantiger, its basicaly a tiger with a different upper hull, so yes, it can be upgraded just like a Tiger. Theres a lot of different opinions on these Panthers and many folks are waiting for HL's re-ralease of of it which is more accurite with its own lower hull and drive components. But hey, there not bad tanks, and can be made to look realy good.

[tribalmasters]

Thanks Von!  I just had that thought that I may have the pantiger and remembered all the bad things said about it!  I'm not unhappy about it though   Since the problems are only skin deep and its a Tiger 1 at heart, I don't mind what it looks like as long as it can be made to be metal Plus I can stick a Tiger top on so its all good news!

[tribalmasters]

I sent a message to the seller explaining I bought the wrong tank and asked him to change it to a tiger I will find out soon when it arrives hehe!

[vonrundstedt]

Yeh why not If he doesnt, get your self down to Howes and pick your self up a Tiger upper hull from there discount range up stairs. I see your in Northants, where abouts? Im in daventry and it takes me about 45mins to get to Howes in Kidlington.

[tribalmasters]

Whoa thats the second tanker I met nearby!  I'm in Rushden so since its not to far away I could get myself there

[Steenv]

With a litte model skills, you can end up with a type like this. It was originally a "pantiger" but I changed it a little bit.

cheers
Steen

[tribalmasters]

Wow that is awesome!!!  My tank is gonna look just like that!  Just give me 5 years and it will be ready hehehe!

[littletankman]

Hi Tribalmasters , I have the HL Pantiger and to be honest dont realy like how inacurate it is . I to bought the S&S version . Ive since ripped al the electronics out . And planed on turning it into a battelfield wreck . Im sort of followig Gras build . Ive cut the top section up , narrowed it , lengthened it , altered the rear panel angle and a hole load of other alterations . See my build in the HL section . Im going to get the HL Panther G when it comes out as Im out of work at the mo so cant afford a Tamiya one  . Im in Peterborough Cambs so close to ?

Littletankman

[tribalmasters]

Sound like it could be hard work turning it into a proper tank, luckily I may have saved myself as the seller responded to my email to say he would send me a tiger instead   Got the shipping confirmation this morning so wish me luck haha!!