Back in the game with a Challenger 2!

[davejay]

Hi all, just getting back in to RC tanking again after having a little foray in to the RC car world, got a brushless Traxxas Slash and soon realised it was way too quick for my liking and decided I wanted to have something a bit more sedate.
I perused t'internet in the hope of finding a good Challenger 2, I wanted one that had mostly been modified as I know how costly it can get to do all the mods.
I eventually found one on a well known auction site that suited my needs. The Chally had an all metal running gear, upgraded metal gears, upgraded speaker and smoke system as well as 360 turret rotation and barrel recoil.
I struck a deal with the seller where I would swap the virtually brand new and upgraded Traxxas for the Chally. Met the seller at Reading services today and did the swap. Got home and gave the Chally the once over and found to my surprise that it has a fully reinforced hull, premium steel gears, upgrade motors a Tarr smoker, magnetic attaching upper hull and turret top, the battery is mounted in the turret bustle and on/off switch is in the commanders position. It has metal tracks complete with rubber pads and spares. Best of all is has an IBU2 ultimate MFU, servo traverse, servo elevation and recoil and muzzle flash to boot! And a Flysk FSi-6s transmitter.
Just want to do a repaint and weathering just to put my stamp on it!
Was on sale for £375, my Traxxas I had spent a good £600 on but I believe the Chally is worth in excess of that......closer to £800!

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[Herr Dr. Professor]

What a find! And what a great way you have to come back to RC tanking! I do agree about the more "sedate" speeds. In fact, I prefer slow speeds for RC and model railroading. Keep us up to date as you paint and weather. I'd bet a video with sound would be enjoyed, too, if you know how to do it.