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Hail from Melbourne
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 11:10 am
by SoapyShazbot
Hey all, 38 year old IT pro, from Melbourne, Australia. Just bought my first tank (1/16 all metal Mato KT), cheaper than a plastic Tamiya Abrams to get me started!
Re: Hail from Melbourne
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 11:17 am
by Son of a gun-ner
Hello and welcome to the forum ol soapy one
What do you think of your latest purchase? I'm not familiar with Mato's all metal tanks.
Do you have any other RC experience? Or is this a totally new adventure?
Enjoy the forum.
Re: Hail from Melbourne
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 11:24 am
by SoapyShazbot
Son of a gun-ner wrote:Hello and welcome to the forum ol soapy one
What do you think of your latest purchase? I'm not familiar with Mato's all metal tanks.
Do you have any other RC experience? Or is this a totally new adventure?
Enjoy the forum.
Cheers! It should be here on Monday, got automotive etch primer ready to go for it. First ever RC tank!
Re: Hail from Melbourne
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 11:27 am
by Son of a gun-ner
You have now entered the dangerous slippery slope that's a danger to the wallet and bank account, and in my case a danger to the ears, as my Sheila just discovered my spending habits
Re: Hail from Melbourne
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 2:07 pm
by 43rdRecceReg
So..."you come from the land down under...where women glow and
Mato tanks thunder
can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
You better run, better take cover!"
Those all-metal jobs are pretty hefty, and noisy- so it will be 'men at work' on heavy metal models
Welcome, Soapy!.
Re: Hail from Melbourne
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 2:14 pm
by EAO
Greetings Soapy S. from the other hemisphere,
Sounds like a cracking first tank to have! My all metal Taigen Tiger 1 (with some mods) tips the scales at 17 pounds on the head, she's a bit porcine! Do post some pics when she arrives and let us know what you think of her! Good to have you with us!
Cheers,
Eric.
Re: Hail from Melbourne
Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 1:50 am
by SoapyShazbot
Thanks a lot guys!
Re: Hail from Melbourne
Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 5:22 pm
by Herr Dr. Professor
Hello and Welcome! Please do post pictures of the Mato Königtiger when you get it and as you work on it. I have one Mato tank: an M10. It's cantankerous as all get out with great sound.
Re: Hail from Melbourne
Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 7:15 pm
by Jimster
Sorry I’m late. Welcome aboard, fellow rc tanker! King Tigers are such impressive beasts! I’m debating on getting a second tank and the KT is very appealing! Post pics as soon as you can.
Re: Hail from Melbourne
Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2021 2:09 am
by Raminator
Welcome from Newcastle mate, there are a few other Aussies here too. Glad to have you on board!