newbie

[doombar]

Hi I have not got a tank yet can anyone recommend one to get
I live In Barlaston near Stoke and got my forum name from drinking Doombar in Cornwall whilst on holiday a few years ago

sorry I forgot to mention my first name is Graeme

[sparks]

Hi doombar,
Welcome to the forum
Most guys feel that the Heng Long Tiger 1 is a good starting point, not to pricey and plenty of upgrades, I only have Tamiya tanks so can't really comment on the Heng Long tanks but I'm sure you will get some more advice.
sparks

[doombar]

having looked around the forum can some one explain the difference between a heng long tank and a tamya tank to me please. I have also seen tiajen and asiatam mentioned as well, also what sort of controller would I need if I bought a heng long tank would the same one work with a tamiya tank
also where is the best place to get one from

[mt 1]

Hi welcome to the forum doombar

[Red Devils]

Hey doombar,

Welcome to the forum...

Derek

[Scooby]

Welcome to the forum doombar,

You would probably get more replies to your question if you posted it in the Quick Questions board as not everybody reads introduction threads. You can find the board here: http://www.rctankwarfare.co.uk/forums/v ... .php?f=195

Enjoy!

[streetfighterjeff]

welcome in bud. hope you enjoy the forums. basicly tamiya are very good and expensive. Heng Long are fairly cheap and cheerfull but easy to upgrade and not to hard on the pocket if you decide you dont like the hobby.
jeff

[sparks]

welcome in bud. hope you enjoy the forums. basicly tamiya are very good and expensive. Heng Long are fairly cheap and cheerfull but easy to upgrade and not to hard on the pocket if you decide you dont like the hobby.
jeff

Just to add to Jeff's comments, Tamiya tanks come in kit form, so have to be built, where as Heng Long are pre assembled and ready to go. A 4 channel RC transmitter/reciever would work with both not sure if Heng Long come with the RC gear but Tamiya do not.
sparks

[Tankbear]

Welcome to the forum mate

Asking a question which tank to buy first is like asking what's the best car ever. Just so much opinion.

To add to the comments above the Heng Long comes ready to run it only needs 8 AA batteries for the controller. Like Sparks has said the HL Tiger is a great cheap tank to start with (I did and now have 7 tanks!) that way you get a feel for the hobby, more find it very addictive but as with any thing is not always for everyone.

Ian.

[doombar]

hi I had forgotten that I had joined this forum
still no tank but I might go for panzer three from Heng long