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Rad_Schuhart wrote:I checked the link and the tank looks good, but my godness, somebody please throw this link to the Haya guy:

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Seems to have done the trick

It is available from Mato Mart with cheaper shipping option for us in America. Mato Mart usually has Christmas special with free shipping with orders above $200 so it might be a good idea to wait a few weeks to see.

http://www.matomart.com/product.php?c=1000134

Mine will be here Tuesday I think...Pro version.

I missed much of September's threads, but having just seen this one, I think it's fair to say that Andrew should be praised for his initiative and enterprise.
An injection-molded Chieftain has got to be a good thing. From here, it certainly looks pretty good.
At least he has 'put his money where his mouth is', as the saying goes.
Sadly, the same can't be said for Clark, with the projected Cromwell/ BT-7/ British MK IV RTRs, and sundry other possible tanks.

43rdRecceReg wrote:I missed much of September's threads, but having just seen this one, I think it's fair to say that Andrew should be praised for his initiative and enterprise.
An injection-molded Chieftain has got to be a good thing. From here, it certainly looks pretty good.
At least he has 'put his money where his mouth is', as the saying goes.
Sadly, the same can't be said for Clark, with the projected Cromwell/ BT-7/ British MK IV RTRs, and sundry other possible tanks.

Glad I didn’t sell my Cromwell now!

Good morning Ladies and Gentlemenn,
the Chieftain is here.
Some quick Pictures:
Electronic is a Haya-Labled TK6.3

Dont know about you lot, but I feel a rousing round of applause is due for Mr Andrew Haya for his drive & dedication to bringing this wonder to the market.
A bold commercial venture, and by the looks of it, a superb example of an otherwise overlooked Post War AFV

I freely admit the taste of humble pie leaves a very dry taste in my craw as I acknowledge the truly inspiring effort that Andrew has put into the whole process of designing, producing and marketing this rarely seen 1/16 rc example of post WW2 armour.

tomhugill wrote:

43rdRecceReg wrote:I missed much of September's threads, but having just seen this one, I think it's fair to say that Andrew should be praised for his initiative and enterprise.
An injection-molded Chieftain has got to be a good thing. From here, it certainly looks pretty good.
At least he has 'put his money where his mouth is', as the saying goes.
Sadly, the same can't be said for Clark, with the projected Cromwell/ BT-7/ British MK IV RTRs, and sundry other possible tanks.

Glad I didn’t sell my Cromwell now!

yes, Tom. Besides, after all that dedicated personalisation, it's a real keeper. After all the hair-pulling, expletives, and '...Never again!!'s with mine, it's a keeper too.
All that said, I was keen on the idea of trialling the RTR one. It would have been the daily runner, and the Ludwig project; the Sunday best.
Back on Andrew's bold initiative, I think he's definitely one to follow (and support ) for the future.
Are you tempted by the Chieftain? I am, but I'm still fettling the Comet, and I have a Tamiya Tiger 1, and a Jagdpanther waiting impatiently.
Edit: looking at the vertical video again, when the gun recoils, it sounds as if it's firing a BB. If that's the case, then this model has Airsoft barrel recoil. I like that feature!

Got mine yesterday. Quite pleased with what I see so far. No plans to do any work on it for the time being as I have way too many projects started at the moment. I really like how the driver's hatch is spring loaded when it is unlocked.