tiger tank noob help

[jackalope]

Wow Bill I did not know that thanks man! Maybe I will go for a Tamiya kit in the future then. I don't "bash" mine around however I do run them over almost every type of terrain. Good to know man thanks again.

[ironcross13]

okay thanks guys i do like the sound of the metal parts TBH but just want the most realistic looking tanks i can get
should i go for the Taigen or Tamiya whats the price difference in the UK?
i really like the sound of the metal parts make my tank feel heavy and real
can see me buying one then buying the other after i complete the first lol

[jackalope]

For realism you can not beat Tamiya and according to Bill they're just as tough as anything from Taigen.

So it seems your search is over you're getting a Tamiya, congrats! Now all thats left is to pick out a paint job.

[billpe]

okay thanks guys i do like the sound of the metal parts TBH but just want the most realistic looking tanks i can get
should i go for the Taigen or Tamiya whats the price difference in the UK?
i really like the sound of the metal parts make my tank feel heavy and real
can see me buying one then buying the other after i complete the first lol

That is what I did, I bought a HL Tiger, HL Panther, another HL Tiger, then a Taigan Tiger, then a Tamiya King Tiger, then the Tamiya Tiger, a Tamiya Leopard 2A6, another Tamiya King Tiger and soon a Tamiya Type 10. I should really get a Sherman or something not German after I get the one Japanese tank.

One is not enough!

It's worth noting that the Tamiya and Taigan both have metal hulls with plastic outers, both have the same metal suspension and idler system (Taigan copied Tamiya), metal sprockets, idlers and gearboxes. The Taigan comes with open pin metal tracks and the newer ones metal road wheels and a metal turret (I think only the early production and the 'Torro' version now but someone else can confirm) and hatches. Taigan (and Torro, which is an associated thing) has the benefit you can get both an early and late production Tiger. Tamiya only do the early production.

On the Tamiya you don't get metal tracks (but you can buy really nice closed pin ones) or the metal turret or wheels but the plus side is the wheels don't have a great big allen key in the middle so look like the real thing and how metal the tank will look is all in the paint job. For instance if you look at a real one, when you knock the paint off it's not metal underneath but the bonded red primer.

If you get a Taigen you can shop around in the UK to get a good price. If you go further afield you can get more of a selection: http://www.rctank.de/TIGER-I_1. Or contact Forgebear on this forum and he can probably quote you a price for what you want. I would say it would be around £250 for a complete running tank with recoil if you dispense with frills like boxes to put it in. The stock electronics are serviceable but many replace them with other systems later on.

Also ebay can work, an example with the newer 2.4ghz controller: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Taigen-1-16-2 ... 2518.l4276

For the Tamiya you'll want to look further afield. They're quite expensive in the UK and you also need to factor in the transmitter, receiver, battery if you want metal tracks for it. You can probably pick up the tank on ebay or a seller from Japan, Hong Kong or Singapore for £400. Metal tracks, depending on what ones you want from around £50 to the best ones which are near £100 then a transmitter/receiver like a Planet 5 for £50.

Sometimes, like today you'll find on ebay a bargain. It's not the best price but this guy is selling a Tamiya and HL Tiger for £400: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tamiya-r-c-ti ... 27f7830690. Looks like it needs some love though as the hull top isn't screwed down.

I would also say that if this is your first foray into military vehicle painting, buy a cheap 1:35 scale Tiger model, build and paint that first. Lots of people practice on test kits first before going all out on a big expensive kit.

[ironcross13]

think im going to go fr a tagien pre bulit to start my collection off then go for a tamiya and build it up my self the tagien can be to have a bit of fun with then can take my time with the tamiya
seen this its at a local shop in stockport
http://www.nitrotek.co.uk/rc-tank/1-16- ... 24ghz.html
http://www.nitrotek.co.uk/rc-tank/1-16- ... 24ghz.html

says its got fully upgraded metal parts what you guys think? would i be able to upgrade it more or is that fully upgraded
think im going to go for the grey dont like the yellow camo is the grey authentic? i could allway re paint it once i get better at modeling and get more tanks

[ironcross13]

okay thanks guys i do like the sound of the metal parts TBH but just want the most realistic looking tanks i can get
should i go for the Taigen or Tamiya whats the price difference in the UK?
i really like the sound of the metal parts make my tank feel heavy and real
can see me buying one then buying the other after i complete the first lol

That is what I did, I bought a HL Tiger, HL Panther, another HL Tiger, then a Taigan Tiger, then a Tamiya King Tiger, then the Tamiya Tiger, a Tamiya Leopard 2A6, another Tamiya King Tiger and soon a Tamiya Type 10. I should really get a Sherman or something not German after I get the one Japanese tank.

One is not enough!

It's worth noting that the Tamiya and Taigan both have metal hulls with plastic outers, both have the same metal suspension and idler system (Taigan copied Tamiya), metal sprockets, idlers and gearboxes. The Taigan comes with open pin metal tracks and the newer ones metal road wheels and a metal turret (I think only the early production and the 'Torro' version now but someone else can confirm) and hatches. Taigan (and Torro, which is an associated thing) has the benefit you can get both an early and late production Tiger. Tamiya only do the early production.

On the Tamiya you don't get metal tracks (but you can buy really nice closed pin ones) or the metal turret or wheels but the plus side is the wheels don't have a great big allen key in the middle so look like the real thing and how metal the tank will look is all in the paint job. For instance if you look at a real one, when you knock the paint off it's not metal underneath but the bonded red primer.

If you get a Taigen you can shop around in the UK to get a good price. If you go further afield you can get more of a selection: http://www.rctank.de/TIGER-I_1. Or contact Forgebear on this forum and he can probably quote you a price for what you want. I would say it would be around £250 for a complete running tank with recoil if you dispense with frills like boxes to put it in. The stock electronics are serviceable but many replace them with other systems later on.

Also ebay can work, an example with the newer 2.4ghz controller: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Taigen-1-16-2 ... 2518.l4276

For the Tamiya you'll want to look further afield. They're quite expensive in the UK and you also need to factor in the transmitter, receiver, battery if you want metal tracks for it. You can probably pick up the tank on ebay or a seller from Japan, Hong Kong or Singapore for £400. Metal tracks, depending on what ones you want from around £50 to the best ones which are near £100 then a transmitter/receiver like a Planet 5 for £50.

Sometimes, like today you'll find on ebay a bargain. It's not the best price but this guy is selling a Tamiya and HL Tiger for £400: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tamiya-r-c-ti ... 27f7830690. Looks like it needs some love though as the hull top isn't screwed down.

I would also say that if this is your first foray into military vehicle painting, buy a cheap 1:35 scale Tiger model, build and paint that first. Lots of people practice on test kits first before going all out on a big expensive kit.

thanks good info here think im going for the cheaper one to get to grips with the tanks then try get a tamiya
are the tanks i posted any good?

[ironcross13]

just seen these on ebay mite get on take it these dont move atall
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tamiya-1-35-T ... 3a969fe176

[billpe]

Nitrotek have a poor reputation, I wouldn't buy from them. Forgebear or rctank.de are good.

[ALPHA]

Stayed away from this...mostly because I know people have their "brand" preferences...Me...I'm a Heng Long guy.... though I can see the advantages of other brands like Tamiya Taigen and Torro...what I try to keep in mind is ....they are all basically "kits"....just Tamiya is in it's most finite form....no matter what brand it might be...they can all be taken apart and rebuilt...it all depends on the one who buys the tank...Check the TIGER thread ironcross...there are many brands shown in their perspective finished form...each and every one ...a proud creation...

My advise ...don't get stuck on a "brand"...because if you know what you can do ...you can accomplish something you can be proud of

After all...who are you building the tank for? You ...or us

ALPHA

[jarndice]

I totally agree with the Colonel, The tanks I am proudest of are the ones I have built rather than anything straight out of the box. My own preference is based on Metal/ABS hulls, HENG LONG bodies, the latest bodies are a great improvement over what has gone before, And the wide range of bodies that HENG LONG offer is at least as broad as any other maker, and I always use metal turrets, I think the electronics you use are what makes you happiest, remembering that a Turnigy/Spectrum, Planet etc means you can use just one transmitter for all your Tanks whereas own brand radios are restricted to just one Tank, As has already been said have a good look at the various builds and see what the bare bones of the Tank is made from. shaun