Cromwell from Hooben

[lmcq11]

What i see is a injected plastic model, without its add-on detail parts, but its there, it exists.

Much better than some 3D drawing.

[Kaczor]

A propos 3D models - I matched photo in Sketchup with model of Cromwell. All match perfectly except turret...

[43rdRecceReg]

What i see is a injected plastic model, without its add-on detail parts, but its there, it exists.

Much better than some 3D drawing.

Indeed! But you have to admit that Clark's 3D renderings were pretty good.
Depending on price, spec, and availability (re: Hooben's shaky reputation), I'd certainly be interested

[Ad Lav]

Doesn’t look too bad but Hooben don’t exactly have a good track record.

Agree with the above - at least it’s built and not just a 3D drawing...

[43rdRecceReg]

A propos 3D models - I matched photo in Sketchup with model of Cromwell. All match perfectly except turret...

That's quite an amazing tool! I must check it out...

[Xiaoshan_Sailor]

Yes that is one of Hooben's secret projects - have known of it for a few months now. Hooben only jumped on this after hearing several of his dealers comment on Clark's plans.

Knowing the build quality, lack of metal suspension, all plastic construction, aversion to rubber tires, etc.. I'll be patient & wait for Clark's.

[RobW]

Looking at the sketch up, is the turret just a few mm too low? Ie with some spacers & additional card it's about right?

[Xiaoshan_Sailor]

Well stated post over on RCU that echoes many of what's been said regarding the expected quality.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-tank ... ooben.html

[biertje]

I just noticed this topic (I should look at more than just the builds)
And I have already send them an mail if there will also be a kit available.
But of-course it will only be RTR.
I just don't understand why they all have to be RTR, just get me a decent cromwell kit.
For now ill stick with scratch building them and ordering some parts from ludwich (witch is also becoming a pain)

Greetings tim

[jarndice]

I absolutely agree with you,
Every RTR that comes into my workshop has its battery fitted followed by a test run to ensure everything works then out comes the screwdrivers, craft knife and de-bonder as I strip it right down to it barest of bones,
And then an assessment of what stays and what gets replaced or modified before the rebuild starts but long before that happens I have already researched the particular Tank I intend this one will represent.
I imagine that a lot of us follow a fairly similar path