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Hi I don't have a tank yet can any one sugest one to buy

either a hong leng one or a cheep tamiya one

can you tell me where to get it from as well

regards Graham

Welcome sir! Thats a fairly open question.

Anyone correct me if I'm mistaken as I'm new to the tanking sceen myself but have researched rather well since starting.

First, a cheap Tamiya? I'm not sure there is such a thing but a lower cost one would be around $800. If that's a bit much to bite off right away then there are several low cost Heng Long tanks that can be built into very nice models. I would suggest to start with a "SS" (smoke & Sound in forum lingo) Heng Long model at the least. If you want to drive it outside then you should either buy the metal track version w/metal gearboxes or modify it asap. The tank with the most available upgrades would be the Tiger I and parts are readily available for it as well as other models but research the one you'd like and decide according to where you plan to drive. A carpet basher doesn't necessarily need to be as bullet proof as an all terrain machine etc.

There are several vendors that have great customer service and good prices. I found Phil at rctankwars.com in Escondido California has excellent customer service and good prices. He is also very knowledgeable about Elmod and sells several IR setups that are high quality. Also RCcommand In Dallas Texas has a nice selection and nice quality upgrades too.

Also Welsh Dragon Models and tank zone in the UK have large selections of top shelf parts and tanks Welsh Dragon having a bit better prices.

In Canada Mato Mart has good prices and a wide variety of models and parts to select from

XF62, First Welcome to the forum, the Vendors listed by Wizard are to be found in the vendors section, and one other is Dave Forgebear in the UK and on the ADVERTISING BANNER of the home page. As far as your first tank the advise given is accurate. It would help to know where you live as the vendors are spread over 5 countries. I would suggest that before you purchase a tank ask about the vendor, the model you choose and what it is going to cost, this way if something is not correct we can guide you so you will not be disappointed. cheers Saxondog

thank you for the welcome and the replys guys
I am in the UK, living in a place called Barlaston near Stroke on tent
I will have to look at the suggestions that you have made and pick a sutable vendor from the list given

how reliable is this Dvae fergobaer chap that you say is in the UK
regards Graham

XF62 wrote:thank you for the welcome and the replys guys
I am in the UK, living in a place called Barlaston near Stroke on tent
I will have to look at the suggestions that you have made and pick a sutable vendor from the list given

how reliable is this Dvae fergobaer chap that you say is in the UK
regards Graham

Welcome to the forum buddy, forgebear is one of the most well known and trusted vendors on this forum, you shouldn't have any problems with him :~

Dave is absolutely dependable FORGEBEAR is his vendor name. He is the most forum involved vendor, Since your in the UK you could call Dave as his number is listed on the advert/banner. Also here is the link to his e-bay site. cheers Blake

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Thank Soxandog I will look this Dvae fergobaer chaps ebay site up and make a choice from thier web site

I have had a look at this fergobaer's eaby web stie and I will hvae to save up some money to be able to buy a tank
they are pettry expnesive i thought that they would be about twenty quid
I am only young and suffer from a form dixlecsia so pleese excuse my bad spelling at times

hi and welcome to the forum, daves tanks are worth the wait , so yes save and get one from him , you can buy cheaper but you wont get the back up as dave will give you , and please dont worry about your spelling we know what you are saying
regards, ice

I started with a Tiger 1. Lots of upgrades available. They can get very expensive as you go mad with upgrades. Worth having a look at rctank.de
Good prices. Lots of ideas but his tanks are mostly heavily upgraded. Also speaks english and I found him helpful. He gave me the link for this forum. First thing I saw when I opened your post was cheap Tamiya. Does not exist. Heng Long are great to start with.