Tank fanatic based in Gloucester

[SgtMalarky]

Just one more question, please, should I go BB or IR? Bearing in mind I would like to hook up with like minded folks, and would imagine there are competitions etc yes?

[silversurfer1947]

If you are looking to battle with other tankers, IR is the way to go. However, there is a drawback. The standard system that is almost universally used is the Tamiya IR System. Sadly, the Taigen IR system is not compatible. This means you would have to fit a replacement control board instead of the Taigen one e'g' Clark, Elmod or IBU. You would also need to fit a replacement IR emitter, though these are not expensive. About the only consolation is that I have discovered that the receiver (apple, mushroom) does actually receive Tamiya type signals. I am, myself, still a comparative novice, so, hopefully, others with greater knowledge will explain it all better.

Although it is a bit of a trek from Gloucester, you might like to come to the next Bristol Armoured Division meeting, where you can chat to your heart's content. It is a lot easier than writing and reading posts AND you can see the tanks in action.

[SgtMalarky]

Thanks for the information. I have just this morning ordered Taigen Tiger 1 from Forgebear with BB so this will get me started. I actually live halfway between Glos and Bristol (Jct13 M5) so distance no problem. Would love to come to the next meeting. Look forward to meeting up.

[silversurfer1947]

Keep your eye peeled for a post from TK Commander headed Bristol Armoured Division. No BB firing at the meeting, I'm afraid. In the meantime, you might like to browse this http://bristolarmoureddivision.weebly.com/

[SgtMalarky]

Understood and thanks.

[silversurfer1947]

Andy has just put up a post - 22nd January, first meeting of the year. I hope you can make it.

[SgtMalarky]

Hi Richard
Unfortunately flying out to Barbados on 22 Jan. Thanks for the info.