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Posted: **Wed Apr 22, 2020 7:46 pm**

Ad Lav wrote:
Son of a gun-ner wrote:
Tiger6 wrote:I would recommend against metal tracks, the gearboxes aren't really intended for use with them.
But, but, but, I thought Tamiya were infallible
You should know better than to turn this into a Tamiya vs the rest thread

Yeah Mr Tiger6, you of all people, what you got to say for yourself, hmmm

Posted: **Wed Apr 22, 2020 8:22 pm**

So sorry, I forgot to use the [sarcasm] [/sarcasm] tags to avoid the snowflakes being triggered here...

Posted: **Wed Apr 22, 2020 8:26 pm**

tomhugill wrote:
General Jumbo01 wrote:The Tamiya tanks certainly look nice but if you don't rate the electronics then £800 - 1500 for a 1/16 static model is rather pricey.

In the 1/10 RC race car market Tamiya is at the cheaper end of the market so they are able to be competitive. The problem was that in the RC tank market there was no competition until HL came along and, at that time, HL didn't pose a threat. Too late now?
More like 400-800.

You must tell me where you shop Tom!! Most examples l see full option are twice as much. I say full option to compare like for like with HL, Taigen, Torro etc.

Posted: **Wed Apr 22, 2020 8:47 pm**

General Jumbo01 wrote:
tomhugill wrote:
General Jumbo01 wrote:The Tamiya tanks certainly look nice but if you don't rate the electronics then £800 - 1500 for a 1/16 static model is rather pricey.

In the 1/10 RC race car market Tamiya is at the cheaper end of the market so they are able to be competitive. The problem was that in the RC tank market there was no competition until HL came along and, at that time, HL didn't pose a threat. Too late now?
More like 400-800.
You must tell me where you shop Tom!! Most examples l see full option are twice as much. I say full option to compare like for like with HL, Taigen, Torro etc.

https://www.axels-modellbau-shop.de/kat ... 8ff45df8a1

There you go chief.

If you buy second hand and savvy you can half that again.

Posted: **Wed Apr 22, 2020 8:56 pm**

Also, to bring this back on track again for Paul

Axel's is probably the best place to buy spares (at the moment anyway) should you need any.

Posted: **Wed Apr 22, 2020 8:59 pm**

Siedels good too but you need a friend in Germany as they only ship domestically

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Posted: **Wed Apr 22, 2020 9:04 pm**

Thanks for heads up Tom, well noted.

I've just bought a Soviet T-90 with steel gearbox etc for £175 from my favourite UK retailer so it could still be a while before l can afford even cut price Tamiyas! I do miss the build though.

Posted: **Wed Apr 22, 2020 9:04 pm**

Timetunnel Models in the UK can get parts as well but they rarely have stock even if you can find it on their site, so best to look the part number up first and email them - and then prepare for a long wait if they have to order it specially. Their prices are definitely in line with MSRP as well...

Posted: **Wed Apr 22, 2020 9:17 pm**

Tony's Tamiya Parts on eBay are also able to help with spares...

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Posted: **Wed Apr 22, 2020 9:53 pm**

jimbo_wa wrote:Tony's Tamiya Parts on eBay are also able to help with spares...

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I've used Tony's Tamiya Parts and Time Tunnel many times for Tamiya race and truck parts and both are very good. Tony will get parts direct from Japan if necessary. Anthony is at antony@tonystamiyaparts.co.uk.

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