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New member from California
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 11:27 pm
by Markocaster
Hello All, I am living in Norther California, originally from County Durham, England.
New to the r/c tank world , I have mainly built static models & 1 r/c Tamiya 1/35 tiger 1 some years ago. After much reading on this forum and scouring the web I am about to order a HL tiger one with metal upgrades off eBay from a California seller and can't wait to start detailing and painting it
I look forward to learning much more from the amazing modelers on this forum. cheers Mark.
Re: New member from California
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 11:40 pm
by PainlessWolf
Mark,
Welcome to the Forum! Lots to learn here from knowledgeable sorts. Pictures of your new tank when you are able, please. We love to kick the virtual road wheels and chat.
regards,
Painless
Re: New member from California
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 12:08 am
by Markocaster
Thanks Painless.
Re: New member from California
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 3:30 am
by dgsselkirk
Welcome California!
Your story is similar to many of us. hope you enjoy this new format as much as this old modeller does!
Re: New member from California
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 4:11 am
by palepainter
Welcome. Chalk another one up for Team Yankee.
Re: New member from California
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 5:30 am
by ALPHA
Greetings ...you are so lucky... your location puts you smack dab in the middle of " free shipping " paradise lol...not to mention some outstanding deals from Ebay sellers
Welcome Sir... Welcome to the adventure
ALPHA
Re: New member from California
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:10 am
by Phil
Welcome, any questions or help just post away.
Phil
Re: New member from California
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:17 am
by Markocaster
Thanks for the warm welcome
I have spent the last few hours online and I think I have narrowed my search down to 2 tanks
IMAX Taigen tiger 1 early version, but I cannot decide if I should get the basic model or the all metal, I want metal tracks and could upgrade the basic one , but I suspect it would end up cheaper in the long run just getting the metal one to start? I am not bothered about a metal turret but metal chassis seems more durable? I am going to get the IR version not airsoft one, I can't see using airsoft and battling w IR seems cool. Any suggestions or advice appreciated. Cheers Mark
Re: New member from California
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:30 am
by HERMAN BIX
go for the "built-not - Bought" option, and how satisfying can an I.R. hit be compared to a BB with variable ballistics & a smooth bore ??!!!!
Look after that Americas Cup mate, we will be wanting it back fairly soon.
Re: New member from California
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:52 am
by ALPHA
Markocaster wrote:Thanks for the warm welcome
I have spent the last few hours online and I think I have narrowed my search down to 2 tanks
IMAX Taigen tiger 1 early version, but I cannot decide if I should get the basic model or the all metal, I want metal tracks and could upgrade the basic one , but I suspect it would end up cheaper in the long run just getting the metal one to start? I am not bothered about a metal turret but metal chassis seems more durable? I am going to get the IR version not airsoft one, I can't see using airsoft and battling w IR seems cool. Any suggestions or advice appreciated. Cheers Mark
Don't own any Taigens ... yet lol... but if I were to get one... I wouldn't mess around... and just go with the High end model it costs like maybe 150 dollars more...but has more metal components slightly better gearboxes (because it's heavy) 20lbs+....so well worth the additional cost IMO.... I would also opt for the IR ... as it will probably be equipped with the recoil unit giving you the "cool" effect when firing
Good Luck... Happy Modelling Mark
ALPHA