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Pavel wrote: ↑Thu Jul 17, 2025 6:26 am But 600 bucks, Karl 600 bucks is too much.....
I would agree that it could be used as a basis for creativity, when the price was 200 bucks.

Which Tongde model costs $600? The most expensive models (with metal tracks and suspension) cost around $350. Basic plastic versions cost $130-$150.

Hooben set his price, I don't think this one will be twice cheaper, I don't think so or have you already seen the price for sale?
If so, I'll be interested in buying this box of rage!
https://www.hooben-shop.com/products/ho ... GtxHCjbANb

Pavel wrote: ↑Thu Jul 17, 2025 6:26 am

Kaczor wrote: ↑Wed Jul 16, 2025 6:11 pm , even a cheap toy can be turned into a beautiful model.

Here you said the right key phrase!
But 600 bucks, Karl 600 bucks is too much.....
I would agree that it could be used as a basis for creativity, when the price was 200 bucks.
But to remake a toy for 600 US dollars.....
I'll put it under a glass dome!

They aren't 600 bucks. No TD models has been close to that. The base is usually 150 ISH and the pro 300 ISH

I'm lost. We keep talking about TongDE and everyone keeps posting Hooben pricing? The Hooben version looks better than the TongDE version, but Hooben is using a metal lower hull and TongDE is not.

tankme wrote: ↑Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:30 pm I'm lost. We keep talking about TongDE and everyone keeps posting Hooben pricing? The Hooben version looks better than the TongDE version, but Hooben is using a metal lower hull and TongDE is not.

Oops, my bad, I blindly followed Pavel's lead, I shall delete my embarrassing post

Wonder if the AHHQ M113 upper and details can be used to improve the Tongde version?
Might be easier for those of us not at the level of Mr Mcq11 et-al!!

HERMAN BIX wrote: ↑Thu Jul 17, 2025 11:42 pm Wonder if the AHHQ M113 upper and details can be used to improve the Tongde version?
Might be easier for those of us not at the level of Mr Mcq11 et-al!!

I was wondering the same thing.

HERMAN BIX wrote: ↑Thu Jul 17, 2025 11:42 pm Wonder if the AHHQ M113 upper and details can be used to improve the Tongde version?
Might be easier for those of us not at the level of Mr Mcq11 et-al!!

Yes, as long as it's on scale Plus, a lot of aftermarket accessories have recently appeared, so you can replace those awful backpacks, for example

Good Morning, Kaczor!
I saw those Backpacks and they instantly reminded me of the ones used on an old 21st Century M113 in 1/18 scale from years ago. The vehicle was basic RC and had no working suspension or lights. There was sound but it was turned up 100% on a bad speaker so it was better to just leave it switched off. There was a 1/18 PzKw IV as well with the same issues but it had better detailing.
regards,
Painless

saw those Backpacks and they instantly reminded me of the ones used on an old 21st Century M113 in 1/18 scale from years ago.

Ach yes, 21St Century Toys. I had a lot of their stuff 1/18 and 1/6. If only I had known before I got rid of it how much it would be worth after 20 years.