RC Tank Warfare community hobby forum

Hello, anyone know anything about this model? I am interested because its a 2A7. Thanks.

Martin

https://www.amazon.com/LOCHE-Control-Leopard-Military-Vehicle/dp/B0CL7H782S/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1PDWOVCB8GSY0&keywords=LOCHE%2Bleopard&qid=1707616515&sprefix=loche%2Bleopard%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.c3015c4a-46bb-44b9-81a4-dc28e6d374b3&th=1

A quick search on Amazon showed me that Loche seems to be a seller on Amazon and other online services putting his/her own seller name on other manufacturer's products. The the photo of the tank you show is clearly marked as a CoolBank toy and, as such, very similar to HengLong. I would be quite hesitant to buy from a seller who, whether intentionally or unwittingly, seems to deceptively represent a product.

It's a Tongde Leopard 2a7 DKLMRC have them for sale more details on their website https://www.dklmrc.com/details/p2389473_21973644.aspx

Fascinating. Amazon Canada has Loche and Luminda brands that covers a whole range of HL, Tongde, Coolbank tanks (M60, Centurion, T34/85, PZIV, Leopard, Abrams, Tiger 1, Panther, T72, T90). Where the heck did they spring up from?

Mike.

If I have this essentially correct, Tongde = Coolbank = HengLong copy. There may be minor differences, but I am not well informed as to what these might be. Nonetheless, I think I would choose DKLM over any seller on eBay or Amazon.

Sorry, not saying Tongde=Coolbank=HL, rather that these two odd "brand names" of Loche and Luminda are on the tanks presumably from these 3 companies.
So is Coolbank a relative of Tongde? These companies have such hillbilly (or north of 7, if you're in my neck of the woods), family trees.

Mike.

Coolbank Wang is the designer, he has worked with Heng Long in the past and now TongDe is producing his designs.

Wow, thanks for all the replies. I've been out of town on business and just got back this weekend. I just really want a Leopard 2A7. Some of the detail on the model doesn't look super accurate but it would be a better start than doing a conversion. And a lot less money. Those conversions seem pretty expensive looking, 3D or resin parts. I have enough projects as it is.

Martin

So I found a video on YouTube that does an unboxing and review on this model. Just a few minutes into the video you realize you don't want this model. Maybe someday the quality will improve. Or maybe someday somebody else will do a 2A7. Looks like I'll be buying a conversion.

Martin