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Max-U52 wrote:Yeah, I saw they have two different listings at two different prices, but it doesn't really say what the difference is. OK, looked again, the cheaper one has HL electronics. Imex is supposed to be coming out with an Abrams but they say at least a year for that. I'm still hoping they do an Easy 8.

So what's the verdict, Scott? Reached any conclusions?

After a long thought process and seeing some tanks in person looks like im going with the Sherman...

If you get the one you posted the link to, Intnova is a reliable seller. I've dealt with them quite a few times with no trouble. You'll be able to make tons of mods to that, like metal tracks and suspension, electronics, paint, the whole nine yards. You've got a very fun project in front of you.

So what's your next tank gonna be?

Roboticus_Prime wrote:

Max-U52 wrote:Here's the link, and it's more like $265 shipped, Chase, but it doesn't say what gearboxes it has. I'd still call Erik

That is just the stock heng long. Here's the one with taigen parts. Although, it doesn't say what gears come in it, but the one I bought from Erik had the V2's

http://www.amazon.com/HENG-LONG-ABRAMS- ... gen+abrams

so why is the tiegen electronics so important?

scottd1975 wrote:

Roboticus_Prime wrote:

Max-U52 wrote:Here's the link, and it's more like $265 shipped, Chase, but it doesn't say what gearboxes it has. I'd still call Erik

That is just the stock heng long. Here's the one with taigen parts. Although, it doesn't say what gears come in it, but the one I bought from Erik had the V2's

http://www.amazon.com/HENG-LONG-ABRAMS- ... gen+abrams

so why is the tiegen electronics so important?

They're a bit more robust than the RX-18. They have a cooling fan installed. But, the biggest bonus is that Imex-Erik is based in Florida and is only a phone call away for support.

With that specific listing, it's all about getting those steel V2 gearboxes with the bearings on every shaft.

If you plan to use a hobby grade board like an IBU then it's not. I haven't tried the latest version of Heng Long electronics, the last stock HL version I have is from when the T-34 first came out, HL's first foray into 2.4 GHz, before volume and smoke at the TX, but all the HL tanks I bought that came with the RX-18 and the crystal set-up I changed over to Taigen electronics. You have to ask yourself how far in the hobby you want to go. If you really want to get into it you'll change the electronics and probably the suspension and roadwheels, and of course proper tracks, sprockets and idlers. Then maybe a Henntec, and on ... and on ... and on. But I thought you had made up your mind on the Sherman? The offer still stands on the PzIII. I'll send a PM.

Max-U52 wrote:If you plan to use a hobby grade board like an IBU then it's not. I haven't tried the latest version of Heng Long electronics, the last stock HL version I have is from when the T-34 first came out, HL's first foray into 2.4 GHz, before volume and smoke at the TX, but all the HL tanks I bought that came with the RX-18 and the crystal set-up I changed over to Taigen electronics. You have to ask yourself how far in the hobby you want to go. If you really want to get into it you'll change the electronics and probably the suspension and roadwheels, and of course proper tracks, sprockets and idlers. Then maybe a Henntec, and on ... and on ... and on. But I thought you had made up your mind on the Sherman? The offer still stands on the PzIII. I'll send a PM.

Going from my experience, I'd say that the HL RX-18's would be a just fine for a tank beginner. Mostly because when you fry your first board (it will happen) the RX-18 is only $20. Even the Taigen version is only $50.

Roboticus_Prime wrote:

Max-U52 wrote:If you plan to use a hobby grade board like an IBU then it's not. I haven't tried the latest version of Heng Long electronics, the last stock HL version I have is from when the T-34 first came out, HL's first foray into 2.4 GHz, before volume and smoke at the TX, but all the HL tanks I bought that came with the RX-18 and the crystal set-up I changed over to Taigen electronics. You have to ask yourself how far in the hobby you want to go. If you really want to get into it you'll change the electronics and probably the suspension and roadwheels, and of course proper tracks, sprockets and idlers. Then maybe a Henntec, and on ... and on ... and on. But I thought you had made up your mind on the Sherman? The offer still stands on the PzIII. I'll send a PM.

Going from my experience, I'd say that the HL RX-18's would be a just fine for a tank beginner. Mostly because when you fry your first board (it will happen) the RX-18 is only $20. Even the Taigen version is only $50.

Unless you get a used Taigen TX/MFU from me, then it's $50 for both the MFU and the transmitter, shipping included to anyplace that has a US zip code. I sell just the MFU for $35, shipping included.

scottd1975 wrote:Ok im looking at the following tanks I will number them so the comments you make can coincide with the tank itself. Please feel free to leave opinions and suggestions. This will be my first tank.
1.http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-16-2-4G-RC-He ... SweW5VJq2b

2. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Heng-Long-Germa ... rkt%3D1%26

3. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Henglong-Heng-L ... Sw5ZBWNF6E

4. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-16-RC-2-4G-He ... SwcdBWS5mm

5. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-16-2-4G-RC-He ... SwymxVJ-AS

Please any ideas or suggestions on these purchase ideas would be great.

I own all of those...Start with the one you like the best...then work your way to collecting the others

ALPHA