1/16 Tamiya Tanks

[Diana Cavendish]

Hi everybody, this is my first post here. I am new to this hobby and don't own a tank yet. I would like to buy my first tank, but i have no experience in model building or electronics so I think it makes sense to buy a tank in running condition from an experienced builder.

Despite being new, I don't want to buy a cheap "entry level" tank that will require upgrade and replacements right away.

I'm not being too rigid on the brand being Tamiya, as long as it is of similar high quality, though I have heard everybody say that they are the gold standard.

There's quite a few tanks I'm interested in. I would especially love a Panzer IV F2, or Panzer IV G, but I also love the Tiger I, T-34/85, StuG III, KV-2, IS-2, IS-3, Jagdtiger, Pershing, Centurion, Matilda II, Hetzer, Chaffee, and probably a lot of others to be honest.

I would especially love to start with either the Panzer IV or the Tiger, but I'm open to others.
I'm probably looking to spend £350 to £500, but I may be flexible with that too depending on the tank.

I would also prefer IR over BB, with gun recoil, and good realistic sounds.
And as many metal parts as possible, such as metal tracks, lower hull, etc.

I know this is a very vague/unspecific post, but that's because I just joined this forum and want to give myself as many chances as possible to find something I like, I'll also be lurking in the sales thread as much as possible.

[Rad_Schuhart]

Hi, I think I have seen you on facebook, you are from Ireland, don't you?

I still have my Panzer IV for sale. I could add electronics and a radio to it.

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Edit: Lol I just saw your profile info. Yep, you are the one from ireland.