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Hi folks
This arrived today but what version would you say this is ?
I bought a pro version but im pretty sure this isnt a pro lol
according to sales blurb it should have metal road wheels metal suspension and gun expansion (which i read as recoil)
So complaint to Ali Express done so will see what happens and i payed by paypal as well so should be covered

Alan,
Good Afternoon,
So this is a Pro 2? Surely doesn't have the metal road wheels. How about the suspension arms? How about the Gearbox? Is it black metal? (Steel) The Main Gun, does it have a Two Piece Barrel? (recoil setup) Looks like someone saw the word 'PRO' in the Warehouse and figured 'Good Enough' Sorry to hear this. Lets see what they do to recompense you Time and Expense...
regards,
Painless

Im also looking at a JP from Ali, I shall hold off a bit & see how you get on

Hi Alan.
When you buy from Ali, and they offer several versions from basic to pro or whatever comes next, mostly they show a list above the version you choose which shows the features the tank has.
Metal gearboxes,
Metal tracks,
Metal roadwheels,
Metal swingarms,
Gun recoil and so on.
Please go to the add on Ali and see if you can find out which features your model should have.
I know, the adds on Ali can be a little tricky.
But, nevertheless you can make a beautiful model out of it, should you decide to keep it!
I got the El Cheapo version, all plastic (exept for the Schürzen, I made them out of aluminum):

Hi Rob
yeh i ordered the pro version
here is a copy paste of the features for all 3 versions
normal
upgraded
and pro
Welcome to Store, follow our store to get more discount!

Details page:

Product Materials ：Alloys, Plastics

Product battery: 7.4V 1800mah nickel cadmium battery

Remote control battery: "AA" (to be purchased separately)

Charging: USB charging cable

Product speed (KM/h) : 3

Remote control time (minutes) : 25

Charging time (min) : 120

Remote control distance (m) : 30

Product color: Camouflage yellow

Color box size (cm) : 63*23*27


Product configuration --
Basic version: Metal rocker arm, infrared battle system

Upgraded version: Metal rocker arm, infrared battle system, steel wave box

Professional version: Metal rocker arm, infrared combat system, steel box, metal drive wheel, metal induction wheel, metal track, metal road wheel, all-wheel bearing, gun barrel expansion

Product features: stepless speed forward and backward, ultra-reliable rotation, recoil demonstration, turret rotation 320 degrees, barrel lifting 30 degrees, simulation sound and action effects, full scale remote control function, tank smoke effect, independent suspension


my 1 has the metal tracks , sprockets and idlers but plastic rocker arms and no gun barrel expansion havnt opened it up to check if its got steel gearboxes in case it has to go back
to get it to pro (what i paid for) spec will cost over £60 possibly inc postage nearly £80

Here is actual order

ok folks got a partial refund on this
it will cost more than refund to fix but it was cheaper than other shops on ali so not to bad a result also they have changed their sales blurb as well so hopefully nobody else gets stung
in case your wondering the shop was
XIAO ZHE ZHU Store

hope i havnt bent broken any rules with above post if i have delete it

Not by me mate. Its all good info.

Im just going to make an observation here........................

Says a lot for ordering from the likes of Mr Forgebear if you are blessed to be in that Northern Hemisphere. (and all over the globe for that matter)
You get what you order, no confusing clicking, honest transaction, and full after sales service.
For me to purchase from Mr Bear, the exchange rate is horrific, the postage even worse, (neither are in his control) but the service and support is still first class.

I buy from Ali as its cheap.
I dont expect any after sales service or support.
Figures and foliage is all I buy from them.
Any tanks( seems like ages) or significant purchases are made thru main-stream suppliers.

Thanks for your open info on a tank purchase from Ali.
I shall not try the same stunt

About the metal gearbox, maybe you can feel it when you lift it on the front.
The metal gearboxes are a bit heavier that the plastic ones.
But opening the model isn‘t a big deal either to check what‘s inside.
Just 5 or 6 screws to take out, don‘t remember exactly.

By now I ordered 3 models on Ali, all 3 the cheapest version.
It is always a bit tricky, as you found out, if something should go wrong.
I got a Panzer IV and a StuG, both for €128 each, and now another StuG is on its way, which cost me €124.
Only issue I had, the remote control from the P4
didn‘t work.
Opened it and there was a loose wire inside, easy fix!

I do hope you still cann enjoy your purchase and make something nice of it too!

Regards,
Rob.