Now here we have some interesting information. This ends up like serious discussion (which I pretty much like
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So now I have option to find out where to get original gearboxes (complete right and left best with motors), somewhere where those will not cost a small fortune (or price of another Taigen tank). I will have some parts as replacements in case of need.
Or try to modify cheaper variants of gearbox to fit hull (to get problems with sprocket wheel and shafts - which in the other hand in case I will buy metal tracks in future for example from Taigen, I will be facing anyway). Drill down some mounting plate for other type of gearbox.
Or third option will be to get my hands on Tiger I (or King Tiger :-O ) full option (cost around 550€ on axels) and sell electronic part (but now what could be price of that?). Is there anyone who may be interested?
Well, my original plan was to invest 350€ as maximum (except radio gear, servos, OP TCB, some PE clamps/clasps and painting + weathering, as all those things I already have). And display model of JP (now in axels shop in nice price) looks that it could fit that budget.
I know, that this budget is pretty much low (even for nice Taigen tank), but still I may order display kit, see if there is possibility to install cheap gearboxes, if not, order Tamiyas and live with that
Becasue as we know, Taigen and HL struggles with details (I have HL Pz. III and Panther G, so I expect Tamiya to be different level of details and accuracy). So at the end with all aftermarket details You are on the price of Tamiya.
Again, thanks all, I am still open to any suggestions or ideas in this case, as it seems that more people may have different experience.
Now we are sure, that Tamiya tracks will not fit HL or Taigen metal drive wheels?