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Tamiya M4 Sherman buying advice
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 7:28 am
by Kris308
Hi,
I am looking at buying my first 1/16 Tamiya Sherman and am after advice from people on the best place to buy one from?. I have already built a Heng Long Tiger 1 and had that from Tankzone. I have been advised however that this is not the best place to buy from and have been told that this site isn't very popular with modellers on this forum. I am looking to convert the 105mm Tamiya Sherman to a 76mm version and want to model it on Oddballs tank from the film Kelleys Heroes. I also want to purchase as many upgrade/metal parts as possible.
Many thanks, your advice will be much appreciated.
Re: Tamiya M4 Sherman buying advice
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:08 am
by Reaper332
Hi Kris308,
Mate you could try hobbysummit its an eBay shop Patrick is the owner and he is a really nice guy and I know alot guys here in oz buy from him, I assume you are in the UK not sure if he ships there but he is worth asking.
Hope this helps ,Cheers Ken
Re: Tamiya M4 Sherman buying advice
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:07 am
by Tankbear
This any good?
http://www.modelzone.co.uk/tamiya-rc-sherman-dmd.html
Don't think it be in stock for long though at £400 inc P&P
Ian.
Re: Tamiya M4 Sherman buying advice
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:29 am
by magmer
The big problem with the Tamiya tank if you want to model 'Oddballs' tank from 'Kellys Heroes' is the suspension which is the later HVSS as opposed to the V V S suspension as depicted on the tank in the film.
Also the tank even for that price is quite a disappointment considering it is from Tamiya, the engineering of the suspension is excellent but the rest of the hull will need a lot of work. Apart from the commanders cupola nothing opens and there are a lot of inaccuracies. Hope this helps

Re: Tamiya M4 Sherman buying advice
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:55 am
by littletankman
Swap the suspension for the metal Mato replacement ones .
Andy
Re: Tamiya M4 Sherman buying advice
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:49 pm
by jukebox
I have to say I have bought a lot of stuff from Tankzone over the last 12 months and had no problems, maybe the bad news is old news?

Re: Tamiya M4 Sherman buying advice
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:18 pm
by littletankman
I have never used Tankzone as Ive always managed to get it elsewhere a lot cheaper . But that's my view . I wont give them bad press because I haven't used them.
Andy
Re: Tamiya M4 Sherman buying advice
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 7:31 pm
by tisaksen
I've used tankzone too a couple of times, no problem at all.
Re: Tamiya M4 Sherman buying advice
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 7:38 pm
by huntpe1
Tankzone Can't even get the add to cart to work ! welshdragon every time.
Re: Tamiya M4 Sherman buying advice
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 7:25 pm
by sparks
Hi kris,
I have used Tankzone on many occasions (not for kits though) and have always had pretty good service from them. If the price is better than elswhere in UK then I would go for it. You can get cheaper in Hong Kong or US but its not worth it once you add duty and shipping.
BTW I did this convert a year or so ago and apart from the suspension(which I intend to do at a later date) I think I made a pretty good replica of Oddballs sherman. As said in other replies, there is a lot of alteration to do on the hull and turret but you can buy some parts to help.
Have a look at my build log:
http://www.rctankwarfare.co.uk/forums/v ... =21&t=6153
it may give you some ideas, and if you want any question answered, feel free to pm me.
sparks