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I did a fair bit of static modelling when I was younger, mostly tanks, had a motorised remote control Chieftain (with wires from the tank to a handset with 2-lever controls) some time later I had the Tamiya RC Hummer, but I have been away from modelling in any form for many years. Joined here as a 'lurker' a while back when I started researching how I might get back in to the hobby.

Personally I'm not a fan of ready to run out of the box, I'm only really interested in kits I can build myself, so as an experiment have just picked up the 1/16th Taigen early Tiger I kit (TAG 12501) because it will give me an opportunity to start with a 'relatively' cheap build, and I know there are options for various upgrades both mechanical and on the detailing and accuracy front.

My ultimate goal is an Armortek 1/6th kit, but cost aside, space is currently the biggest limiting factor on that front.

Welcome! Glad you finally came aboard and it sounds as if you have a solid plan figured out. You have certainly joined the right forum for the best help along the way.

Hello and finally welcome to the forum Mr CrowBeard

With your kit choice, I don't think you'll be disappointed
As for ready to run, they have their advantages, especially when there is a ton of resin or 3D printed conversion kits made especially for changing those cheap ready to run tanks into a model that's otherwise hard or impossible to get

Yes, large scale tanks are rather desirable, sadly one needs much more space, and a lot more money, especially for a collection of them.

A belated welcome CrowBeard!

It's good to have you onboard the best RC Tank site going! Enjoy yourself here!

Cheers,
Eric.

Thanks for the welcome all. Found so much useful info on here already, I imagine I'll have my share of questions to test your expertise.