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Hello
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 7:42 am
by MrBoo
Hi,
I have been an rc modeler for a long time (1983/84).
I have 1/16 tanks but my main interest at the moment is the rochobby 1/6 and 1/12 jeeps, I've had them since release and the 1/6 is forever evolving.
Re: Hello
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 7:55 am
by MrBoo
A few more
Re: Hello
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 1:11 pm
by BarryC
Welcome Sir, nice intro!!
Barry
Re: Hello
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 1:50 pm
by MrBoo
Thankyou
Re: Hello
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 3:11 pm
by jarndice
Mr Boo Welcome to the Forum,
Love your Jeeps I have one in 1/10 and after a little paint and weathering it does look rather nice,
Will you be venturing into 1/16 r/c armour in the Future? for if you do that is where the Forum really shines,
Of course R/C trucks and armour in all scales have an interest among some of us but the information is rather more sparse.
Enjoy this place and do ask questions.
Re: Hello
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 5:17 pm
by MrBoo
I have an old tiger1, used to have a sherman as well but now sold.
The tiger is in poor condition, it is a very old heng long (bought in Hong Kong when I was in the army)I converted to full metal when the metal cost a small fortune. The electrics are knackered and missing a crystal. The cost to get it running outweighs the cost of a new Taigen. Thankfully a lot of the metal will transfer to complete any new tiger to full metal.
However talking about tigers I might change as I like the new Centurion and am secretly saving the 1k for one.
Re: Hello
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 5:40 pm
by MrChef
Welcome to the forum Mr. Boo.
Very nice pictures. You've got a knack with your Jeeps as well as taking pictures.
Heres to you rejoining the Armored RC world either Refurbishing the Tiger or the New Centurion.
Chef
Re: Hello
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 7:16 pm
by jarndice
MrBoo wrote: ↑Mon Jul 24, 2023 5:17 pm
I have an old tiger1, used to have a sherman as well but now sold.
The tiger is in poor condition, it is a very old heng long (bought in Hong Kong when I was in the army)I converted to full metal when the metal cost a small fortune. The electrics are knackered and missing a crystal. The cost to get it running outweighs the cost of a new Taigen. Thankfully a lot of the metal will transfer to complete any new tiger to full metal.
However talking about tigers I might change as I like the new Centurion and am secretly saving the 1k for one.
That is the price of Tamiyas Centurion,
Goto
www.forgebeartanks.co.uk and you can get a 1/16 Tongde I/R/BB Centurion for £300 Ready to Run or goto
www.hayaltd.co.uk (South Wales) again I/R/BB for £500 both in my estimation better than Tamiyas.
Haya also sell a kit in the same way that Tamiya do but much cheaper,
Unlike the RTR Cents it comes without a control board.
I have a Haya Centurion and it is most impressive.
Tongdes Cent is a Mk 5, Hayas is a Mk 3 but a choice of Mk5 or Israeli Shot Kal conversions are available as are metal wheels and metal tracks.
Re: Hello
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 8:57 pm
by MrBoo
Thanks guys, lots to think of and do.
I do boats and 1/10 crawlers, so each has its turn.
I am very tempted to 1/6 tiger 2, but the missus isn't
Re: Hello
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 9:32 pm
by Ad Lav
Welcome along!
Have you managed to find a trailer for the 1/12 roc hobby Jeep yet?
If you are hankering for a Tamiya Centurion my spare one is for sale
