I watched this a few months ago, now I own a fully modified 1/16th scale HL T-72, and I have a Hooben T-55A coming in the mail. I just love the collective and being able to drive it around outside.
Dude, this was AWESOME! This is the second video of yours that I have seen today. I REALLY appreciate the information and education you are giving me about this cool hobby. I cannot wait until my Abrams arrives next week!!!!!
nice to see a competent reviewer,that knows about the r/c side of the hobby,but also knows the terminology and the names associated with the actual vehicles themselves,which i think is just as important as the workings of said vehicles.thank you for such an informative video,being a 30 year static whermacht und luftwaffe vehicle builder,the details count.thanks gary.
I own two rc tanks i just enjoy driving them around my garden over obstacles and i enjoyed painting them, i own a heng long tiger my first tank witch i slowly upgraded to full metal and a taigen full metal panther G. My advice to new comers buy the taigen full metal over the heng long cheaper ones as you will spend more upgrading it.
The second time watching your video. There's a lot of information here. Good tips on controllers and I agree driving FPV is insanely fun. You have a fantastic collection, makes me feel okay for owning and upgrading 7 vehicles, although I have added a couple of trucks to my initial HL 4 tanks. Thanks!
I did an update just a couple years ago but it's still amazing to see how far the hobby has advanced in the last 10 or 15 years. The update video is around here somewhere and also includes some of the new trucks that are out. I just picked up an extra 1/6 scale Roc hobby Jeep for a good price as well as an sas desert raider kit from dragon and we're going to see if we can combine the two and come up with something reminiscent of rat patrol.
RC tanks are way cheaper than married life LOL.Just ran across the video.Nice collection and good information.Just getting into the tank hobby with my grandson.Just got a M1A1 full metal upgrades.My little buddy loves it when I haul in on my lowboy trailer.He just thinks that's the greatest.
Well, another thing is... When your RC group takes their sooper dooper custom 4x4 trucks offroad, and they get stuck, your tank can literally crawl through mud like a salamander... So then, they all want an RC tank too. 👍😄
Nice RC tank collection you got there, I too have my RC tank motor pool I got IR and Airsoft from VS, too Heng Long and others I mod them and paint them, but unfortunately I stop collecting them because of cost and space but still nice hobby.
I had one of these a few years back, and they are a lot of fun, one of the only problems i had with them is the battery time, 20 minutes of time then you have to charge up again, be good if they lasted up to an hour, would love to get another one and the only thing that puts me off is the battery time..
With modern battery tech that's easy to do. A 5000 mah lipo will run my heaviest tank for over an hour, and you can get batteries the same size with as much as 10,000 mah, which would run my Tiger One for almost two hours. If you're not comfortable with lipos, you can also now get nimh batteries with up to as much as 8,000 mah (that's the biggest I've seen, but higher mah may be available). Spare batteries are cheap and it's an easy thing to swap batteries when one runs out of juice. So if battery life is all that's keeping you from enjoying this wonderful hobby, go ahead and buy a tank!! ;)
Hi Gary, First of all can I say how useful your video is to me as an RC tank newbie who is yet to buy the first model. I am thinking all metal with IR or as a minimum metal tracks / gears / lower hull but don’t know which way to go with it as in which would be the best one to go for. Can you offer any advice? Also how many do you have in your collection? Regards and best wishes from the UK.
@Lone Wolf no , them old guys worked their entire lives and is living with a decent amount of money till they're gone. You gotta work for it , money don't grow on trees
Wow...now that's cool. I received a little Radio Shack Sherman tank many years ago as a gift, got it out of storage, greased the gears up, put tracks on it and drove it around and enjoyed it..but its making me want to upgrade now..lol. Thinking of getting the Taigen 1/16 metal airsoft Sherman tank (I really have a thing for the Sherman because of the Christmas gift many years ago)..but its about $341.95 or best offer. Would I be getting ripped off, or is that a decent tank/deal?? Your experienced opinion would be greatly appreciated. Thanks alot and I enjoyed this video. Gonna sub too. 😁
@@raymondkisner9240 sure did. It weighs around 12 pound, smokes, shoots airsoft (which i haven't done yet), has optional motor sounds, elevateable barrel ect. Its nice but i haven't played with it for a while. If i remember correctly i best offered it for around $300 and it was accepted.
Hi Gary this is a great intro to tanks awesome job! I just picked up one of the same tanks you've got. Its the Tagian T 34-85 airsoft Metal version. I've always been very interested in tanks and now its time to start learning and collecting more of them. Love the man cave by the way, nice collection. Big thumbs up ans subbed as well.
When I was in the Army I used to play with the real thing. In reality, they are dirty, dangerous, and very hard work. Tank crews don't get to stop at five o'clock, and you will operate in extreme temperatures, particularly if you are simulating NBC (nuclear, biological, and chemical) conditions. Whilst these boys are playing with their toys, it would be nice to hear an element of recognition for the tank crews that operation these beasts.
I agree, and thanks for your service. As a vet myself, I'm always careful to call myself an RC Tanker, not a Tanker. The men that took these machines into combat were a breed apart and deserve our respect, and one of the ways I think we do that is by doing our best to maintain accuracy and always making sure the young people that see these toys realize they're modeled on very serious machines, machines we need to preserve our freedom to play with toys like these. :)
@@raymondkisner9240 I now have 2 leopard A-6 tank's, and 1 m1A1 tank. I have blue motor in both leopard tanks. I even replaced the speaker with a louder better sound.
Thanks for the info I'm 59 years old and bored to heck and have been looking at buying a take that shoots bb's. I noticed amazon sells tanks but sort of confused as what to buy.I don't want junk but don't want to spend tons on it either. Great looking tank's trying to make my mind up with them. Great info review my friend thank you.
Call Imex at 1-800-458-5785 and ask for Erik Edwards. Tell him I sent ya. He'll be able to set you up with something nice that's within your budget. You can see their catalog if you search Imex or Taigen Tanks.
I own one i can say they work over hour and if u want it to be realistic dont turn on smoke generators because they will make ur tank look like this A giant metal monster with a sound of a mosqitoe
Okay question, for a beginner would the taigen metal airsoft T-34/85 be good and if yes could i put a small cam on it so i could control it at my desk when it is moving around / i'm downstairs and i can control it upstairs via looking at my pc(sorry if i worded that terribly) PS out of all reviews i saw yours was the best.Edit Is the IS/JS better which should i get
Fist, IS and JS are the same thing. JS for Joseph Stalin, which is Ivan Stalin in Russian, hence the IS. The T-34 would be a fine first tank, very dependable and solid. The only thing I don't like about the T-34 is the small battery size. The JS-2 holds a full size bat and that leads to many more options. If your budget allows I would get the JS-2. Next, we call it FPV, for First Person View, and I've put cameras on many trucks and tanks. As for watching it on your PC, that all depends on the system you go with. I usually set up for goggles or a TX mounted screen, but there are systems with bluetooth that have endless possibilities.
Congratulations you have a new subscriber been wanting to get an RC tank for a long time I build 135th scale models German tanks the thing is where I live they do not have tank battles they tried to get one together and only 3 people showed up
yeh every kind of rc is long expensive journey. I have off roaders and boats and i need parts. very helpful video indeed because i always wanted an rc tank but now ive looked into it a bit further i realise there are a few important choices to make. thanks
Hi from the UK! love your channel very informative! I have a Taigen IR tiger 1 with a clark TK 22 board fitted. I am considering buying a Sherman to IR battle the tiger, however torro and taigen IR Sherman's in the uk seem crazy expensive. I was wondering what your thoughts are on the Henglong Sherman with metal tracks and gears, and how easy/practical it would be to convert from a bb to an IR tank? I would also wish to install barrel flash and recoil. Recoil units for the Sherman don't seem to be available in the uk, unless pre-fitted to IR ready Shermans, any thoughts would be hugely appreciated.Thanks in advance, and hope my question makes sense?
Hi, sorry for the delay. I assume you'll put another TK22 in the Sherman, which is what I have in mine and you already have in your tiger. The HL Sherman is decent, and you may be able to get an IR ready Turret for it. I have the Imex/Taigen Sherman and I think it's well worth the extra money. Very robust tank, and there are videos of it here on this channel. If you do go HL, converting airsoft to IR can be done, and it's not all that difficult, you just have to gather the plug in pieces. You could probably use a lot of the IR stuff from an IR Panzer III. I think your best bet would be to look for an IR Sherman turret, but I don't know if the Taigen turret is interchangeable with the HL turret. Hope that helps.
Would you prefer a completely metal tank or does it come with more problems to solve? I've seen a full Metall Maus Panzer and wondering if it's better than platic or does it make it harder to run du to it's wight?
Hi, I really want to get a RC tiger 1, I'd like to get something decent quality to play around with, but also for a decent price. What brand would you suggest?
thanks for a simple but informative intro to this hobby. been browsing for about 2 weeks now and i am seeing unbelievable models and awesome shows in europe. btw, i play airsoft and am now considering a return to modelling again. only this time, RC tanks. what would be the best entry level RC tank for me? brand and cost-wise? hope i find a local hobby club here.
Hobby clubs all depend on where you live. In the U.S. there are good clubs around and even more in the UK. If you've never owned an RC tank you might want to look at this video ruclips.net/video/cFU5J2vVFks/видео.html They've gone up a bit, but you can still get the Tauschpanzer here www.ebay.com/itm/2-4Ghz-1-16-German-Tauch-Panzer-III-Turret-RC-Battle-Tank-/202277139409?hash=item2f18a833d1 I've never used that seller before so you might want to shop around. You can also get a tiger or Pershing for a good price, ebay is a good place to start.
I assume you live in the USA. I have 7 airsoft tanks, the problem is in Canada we are only allowed 5 rfs on our 24 hertz. Kind of screws up battles. Not familiar with the infra red tanks. How many frequencies can you have? I was watching a battle on utube and their seemed to be a lot of tanks running. You gave a good description of how they work.
Im an RC Heli and Plane guy, and for the life of me I dont know why you arnt using one or two controllers for all your tanks? cant you just get different receivers and run them all on the turnigey 9x Tx?
Hi Just wondering if you ever tried to use one of your tanks to be a rafter explorer? ever try to stick a fpv on it along with some decent lighting to see whats going on above your ceiling? How hard or easy would it be to fit something like that and Would one of those be able to climb the various obstacles up there?
Sorry to bother you, sir. I am very new to this. I just want to know what is the scale of the r c tanks that are on your coffee table... I do a lot of action figure photography and I collect 1/12 (6inch give or take ) gi joe classified action figures Although I got into this hobby to actually drive the tanks😅 I would actually love to take photos with the action figures I don't actually need them to fit inside Just be somewhat in scale to pose with.. Thanks in advance for any reply have a great day sir.
They're 1/16, but there are a lot of 1/6 scale vehicles (Same as GI Joe 12" action figures), they're just much more expensive. These two jeeps are 1/6 scale, and I also have an M3 scoutcar in the works, just have to find the time. ruclips.net/video/b-gTPyNGO9U/видео.html
Gary ! incredible video! But............I'm a complete NOOB and once you got a roll going, you left me in the dust. I just bought my first (entry level) Heng Long Panzer Kampfwagen III and I don't know how to take it apart yet! I've rebuilt automotive racing engines and pretty much fix anything but this scares me a bit since the instructions don't show squat (in Chinese and hilarious translations) and I don't want to break it. I think my gun elevation doesn't work. It is brand new. It is Airsoft. Everything else seems to function great. Haven't shot it either. Any ideas? Remember I'm a Noob !
There should be six or eight phillips screws in the bottom of the tank that hold the upper hull on. Taking these things apart is no big deal, just take your time and maybe get a dish to hold the screws as you remove them. Once you get the upper off you should be able to apply power directly to the elevation unit to see if it's working. Good luck, and think about signing up at the forum at RCU. There are lots of great guys there that are always willing to help out with questions and advice.
I own a HL tiger 1 and i don,t like the bb gun, i want the recoil gun with flash, no infrared also. what to buy and where? sry english is not my native languash , i hope you understand .
You need the infrared turret. That's the only one that has recoil and muzzle flash, but don't worry about the IR part because you just won't use it. I know another RC Tanker that always buys IR tanks because he doesn't like the BB and he wants the recoil and flash. The easiest way to fix your tiger would be to just swap out the turret and repaint. They have the whole turret here, but you might find it cheaper if you shop around, and if you want to just swap the parts you might be able to find them for even less. www.imex-model.com/product/TAG120063/TIGER-1-EARLY-INFRARED-PLASTIC-TURRET.html?cid=90
I have DX6i but i dont know if i buy IBU2 it will connect to my DX6i. If you know it will work, please let me know. Im not rich RC owner but i want upgrade my TIGER 1
These little buggers get expensive. Tamiya, by far is the upper tier. Imex/Taigen would be the middle. Heng Long, and from my experiences, Mato, would be the entry level stuff, of course Mato has a couple standouts that take it up into the middle area like their Sherman. But basically Mato just sells Heng Long with metal gearboxes and the option of metal track upgrades. I personally love my Taigen Jagdtiger and just ordered the Komodo+ because the track recoil sucks balls. I doubt i'll ever own a Tamiya. Depending on the setup you want they can run anywhere from a fully upgraded Taigen to well above 1k, and you still have to build, wire, and paint it which isn't everyone's cup of tea. I dunno if Trumpeter is still in this, but i had their T34 which was ok, but there was no upgrade market for them and they weren't parts compatible with anything, so you were stuck with the "super dash" gearboxes unless you knew electronics and a lack of sound. I think my next project might be a Taigen Sherman modified with a scratch built calliope rocket system. For now though still working on the Jagdtiger, gonna see if i can make some decent foliage camo with some modeling lichen and hobby turf
Where did you find a Komodo? Do they have any more? Can you give me a link? I Love those things and can't find them. I'm about to put my last one in my Abrams and desperately want to find more, as long as it's the Komodo and not the atrc2016.
Mato on their mato mart website sells heng long with gear upgrades and your choice of tracks, etc. Their tank line, and only their tank line is all metal.
Mato is more advanced (IMO) and Heng Long is more entry level. I recently bought a Heng Long all plastic Sherman for under $60 US and I even lucked out and got a brand new Abrams for $40 delivered. If you want cheap Heng Long tanks try these guys. They still have the HL Tiger One for under $90 US. When you get to the site search "tank" and it will show you all the RC tanks stores.ebay.com/toolsempire/
If I'm looking at a 1/16 heng long tiger with the bb shooter, it should still have the IR kit mounted,as well, most of the time, right? Too bad infrared doesn't sense armor thickness or angle of attack, or different modules like track hits or turret hits. The RC world could take a hint from World of Tanks
No, the Airsoft Tanks do not have the IR emitter and the base for the Apple installed. Heng Long got out of the RC tank game so now taigen is pretty much the only game in town, besides of course, Tamiya.
Yes, you can, and if you're building a tamiya compatible tank you can use the tamiya or impact apple and base, and you'll want to sink your emitter 9mm deep in a 6mm tube, as that's a requirement for most club battles, like they have at Danville.
Are there entry level/starter airsoft tanks under $100 that you could recommend? My son is very interested and can only spend $100 (says Mom who wants to make sure he's really interested before spending more). Thanks for any help. We enjoyed your video and found it very helpful.
Checking interest levels first is a great idea that I recommend all the time and there's an ebay seller called toolsempire that offers this M-26 at a great price with the latest stock electronics: www.ebay.com/itm/1-16-2-4G-RC-US-M26-Pershing-Battle-Tank-w-Smoke-Sound-Radio-Remote-Control-/201695444929 and if he wants a German tank I recommend the Tauchpanzer, but I haven't dealt with this seller (but ebay has great buyer protection) www.ebay.com/itm/Heng-Long-1-16-2-4G-3849-1-Tauch-Panzer-III-Ausf-H-RC-Battle-Tank-/282778795409
Right now, as far as I know, the only T-55 is the Hooben and that's a kit, much like a Tamiya but not quite in the same league for quality. Some intermediate to advanced modelling skills are necessary for the Hooben. Here's a link, but be advised that Hooben has hit or miss reputation for customer satisfaction. If you buy from them, I advise you to make sure you're protected, like by using paypal to pay them. hooben.com/product_info.php?products_id=217&language=en
Depends on where you are. In North America there's rcdynasty on ebay, and they're located in Canada www.ebay.com/str/thercdynasty This is basically matomart on ebay.
I just ordered an airsoft henglong T90 Russian tank, do you know where I can get a laser scope that will shine a red dot on it's target. Something that is not infrared something that can be seen with the naked eye?
Would you mind a fellow tank enthusiast a favor and send me a few links to some Tiger 1 ausf E models between $1-$200? I would like to have smoke and metal tracks. Thanks! 😁
I want to buy an rc tank model for purpose of a ww2 RUclips movie I'd like to make. It needs to be as realistic as possible, especially the sound. I don't want the tank to look wobbly and jerky when it moves like in an old Godzilla movie. It needs to give the illusion of bigness. I wanted a T34. Can you make any recommendations please?
Depends on your budget. Personally, I haven't had much luck with T34s. The track and suspension system just doesn't carry over into scale RC like other tanks do. If you want it to be smooth and have good sound and you're set on a T34 my best recommendation would be the Imex/Taigen T34 all metal edition and an IBU2 or an Asp for sounds and functions. The IBU would be difficult to squeeze into a T34 and the Asp (if available, limited runs) requires some knowledge of hobby grade transmitter programming and at least a seven channel radio for full functions. You should join the forum at RCU and ask there for advice. You'll find many guys that have built T34s with all different results, both IR and airsoft.
Well, your budget isn't big enough for 1/6 so I'd go 1/16. For that much you can buy or build a couple of nice tanks, or maybe one super nice tank. You need to decide what you want to do with it. IR or airsoft? Club battles and trips to Danville or just plinkin' squirrels in the back yard? The biggest problem with any 1/16 T-34 is space. It's a very tight fit in there and getting aftermarket boards and such in there can be a challenge, even to the most experienced of modelers. I take it right now you don't own an RC tank? If that's true, I'd start with one of the cheap Heng Long's from ebay, either the Tiger or the Sherman, since both of those come with the very latest Heng Long electronics. Take a look at this video, but in place of Tauchpanzer think Tiger or Sherman. The Tiger is much cheaper, $90 delivered, but the Sherman can be had for about $140 delivered. ruclips.net/video/cFU5J2vVFks/видео.html And this is the ebay tiger www.ebay.com/itm/1-16-2-4G-RC-German-Tiger-I-Battle-Tank-Radio-Remote-Control-Smoke-Sound-New-/182349029827 and I'm sorry, it's $80 delivered, not $90. Watch the video and you'll understand a lot more.
Hi Gary, I have been watching your videos and am gaining good knowledge of the RC tanks. I am about to buy my very 1st tank and want your input on what I should start with? I have been looking at the Tiger 1 tanks....not sure on what brand to buy.
Try this video and it may provide some info you can use. Yours is a difficult question, as many variables apply, like budget, airsoft or IR, kit or RTR, etc. ruclips.net/video/cFU5J2vVFks/видео.html If you want a good Tiger and you're in the US try Imex/Taigen www.taigentanks.com/ Yes, that's one of my videos on their home page. :)
YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE HOW MUCH THEY COST. WITH ALL THE TANKS HE HAS THERE HE HAS THOUSANDS OF DOLLERS INVOLVED . MOST PEOPLE DONT HAVE THAT MUCH TO PUT IN TO THIS.
I just got a heng long 1/16 scale m1a2 abrams with smoke and sounds and it moves for a second then stops responding and starts flashing its lights, I literally got it tonight I dont want it to be broken already it is my first tank and I dont know what to do. Can someone please help
Hi gary need your help. just purchased 1220-M] Mato 1:16 Complete 100% Metal Tiger 1 Tank IR , Original Metal without electronics. would you be so kind as to list electronic components required to make model rc and if possible website link to purchase parts many thanks in advance. john
Your best bet might be to buy an $80 plastic tiger as a donor tank. This will give you all the motors (elevation, rotation, etc) and the wiring for the lights, MG, etc. It also shows you how to connect everything. For my first mato all metal tank (a P3) I used a cheap walker bulldog as a donor. It's a lot faster and cheaper than buying everything separately, and you also get a cool static Tiger to detail as you will. Try this tank for your donor www.ebay.com/itm/1-16-2-4G-RC-German-Tiger-I-Battle-Tank-Radio-Remote-Control-Smoke-Sound-New-/182349029827 If you want the Clark TK22 for controls you might contact Mato and ask about an electronics package. They should give you a discount as a registered Mato Tank Owner and then it's about $150 for everything you need, from speakers to TX/RX. Here's a video of the mato/clark package ruclips.net/video/fyxuUkbRosg/видео.html
Why don't you just buy one? www.okmodesigns.com/t28-95-gmc If you need someone to put it together for you I know a guy in Maryland that might be interested.
I just bought one I have put many tank kits together before I got this. I have never shoped at that website before now I got a t95 to match my custom made t30 thanks a lot
@05:02 I cringed at the thought of ever again using a _dumb_ 27Hz remote - Call me surprised to still see them being sold. I guess I'm way out of touch with this tech after building Multicopters using either the 2.4GHz or 868MHz and migrating their RC tech into my Tamiya tanks for use with programmable, OpenTX capable _smart_ remotes like the Taranis X9D or my Horus X12S.
Learned about RC tanks like an hour ago, the more I look into them, the more I want to get one
Rekomenduočiau bb versija as viena turiu tikrai geras ir kaina 99€
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@@elfplays250 I just found a scale tank club in Denver with a quick google search online!
Aren't we all?
I watched this a few months ago, now I own a fully modified 1/16th scale HL T-72, and I have a Hooben T-55A coming in the mail. I just love the collective and being able to drive it around outside.
Dude, this was AWESOME! This is the second video of yours that I have seen today. I REALLY appreciate the information and education you are giving me about this cool hobby. I cannot wait until my Abrams arrives next week!!!!!
nice to see a competent reviewer,that knows about the r/c side of the hobby,but also knows the terminology and the names associated with the actual vehicles themselves,which i think is just as important as the workings of said vehicles.thank you for such an informative video,being a 30 year static whermacht und luftwaffe vehicle builder,the details count.thanks gary.
I own two rc tanks i just enjoy driving them around my garden over obstacles and i enjoyed painting them, i own a heng long tiger my first tank witch i slowly upgraded to full metal and a taigen full metal panther G.
My advice to new comers buy the taigen full metal over the heng long cheaper ones as you will spend more upgrading it.
2021, and im just getting into this. So cool
The second time watching your video. There's a lot of information here. Good tips on controllers and I agree driving FPV is insanely fun. You have a fantastic collection, makes me feel okay for owning and upgrading 7 vehicles, although I have added a couple of trucks to my initial HL 4 tanks. Thanks!
Remember watching this 5 years ago still great to see
I did an update just a couple years ago but it's still amazing to see how far the hobby has advanced in the last 10 or 15 years. The update video is around here somewhere and also includes some of the new trucks that are out. I just picked up an extra 1/6 scale Roc hobby Jeep for a good price as well as an sas desert raider kit from dragon and we're going to see if we can combine the two and come up with something reminiscent of rat patrol.
RC tanks are way cheaper than married life LOL.Just ran across the video.Nice collection and good information.Just getting into the tank hobby with my grandson.Just got a M1A1 full metal upgrades.My little buddy loves it when I haul in on my lowboy trailer.He just thinks that's the greatest.
This is great. All the videos I see show the tank running but nothing about how to get started and which ones to start with.
Speed , Incline
Climbing ability, battery life.. that's all I need to know. Great collection
Just bought my first tank and found your video to be most informative. Thank you Gary!
I use biodegradable BB's in my tank when outdoors , they will totally disolve after a few months unlike the plastic ones .
Das ist gut,
Sehr gut
Gary a true tanker, keep up the tutorials for the up and coming!👍👍
Well, another thing is... When your RC group takes their sooper dooper custom 4x4 trucks offroad, and they get stuck, your tank can literally crawl through mud like a salamander... So then, they all want an RC tank too. 👍😄
Quite a collection, Gary!
Nice RC tank collection you got there, I too have my RC tank motor pool I got IR and Airsoft from VS, too Heng Long and others I mod them and paint them, but unfortunately I stop collecting them because of cost and space but still nice hobby.
I had one of these a few years back, and they are a lot of fun, one of the only problems i had with them is the battery time, 20 minutes of time then you have to charge up again, be good if they lasted up to an hour, would love to get another one and the only thing that puts me off is the battery time..
With modern battery tech that's easy to do. A 5000 mah lipo will run my heaviest tank for over an hour, and you can get batteries the same size with as much as 10,000 mah, which would run my Tiger One for almost two hours. If you're not comfortable with lipos, you can also now get nimh batteries with up to as much as 8,000 mah (that's the biggest I've seen, but higher mah may be available). Spare batteries are cheap and it's an easy thing to swap batteries when one runs out of juice. So if battery life is all that's keeping you from enjoying this wonderful hobby, go ahead and buy a tank!! ;)
You have a nice collection. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I'm a 32 year old, and I find this satisfying. Lol. The child in me
Thank you! It's so hard to find info as a beginner
Hi Gary,
First of all can I say how useful your video is to me as an RC tank newbie who is yet to buy the first model.
I am thinking all metal with IR or as a minimum metal tracks / gears / lower hull but don’t know which way to go with it as in which would be the best one to go for.
Can you offer any advice?
Also how many do you have in your collection?
Regards and best wishes from the UK.
This was really helpful since Im thinking about getting into the hobby
"So your thinking about buying an rc tank". Me with five of them, YES!
Been into racing nitro rc for years, making the move to rc tanks now and am very excited.... informative video, thank you 🙏🏻
Do you also own money trees?
I'm afraid this is not a poor man's hobby. Sorry.
Alan Hsu i thought legos were expensive
@ SpudsTheBinky
It is amazing how much money is left at the end of the month if you haven't got an S/O spending it for you.
@Lone Wolf LMAO
@Lone Wolf no , them old guys worked their entire lives and is living with a decent amount of money till they're gone. You gotta work for it , money don't grow on trees
Wow...now that's cool. I received a little Radio Shack Sherman tank many years ago as a gift, got it out of storage, greased the gears up, put tracks on it and drove it around and enjoyed it..but its making me want to upgrade now..lol. Thinking of getting the Taigen 1/16 metal airsoft Sherman tank (I really have a thing for the Sherman because of the Christmas gift many years ago)..but its about $341.95 or best offer. Would I be getting ripped off, or is that a decent tank/deal?? Your experienced opinion would be greatly appreciated. Thanks alot and I enjoyed this video. Gonna sub too. 😁
At that time yes a good deal. Did you buy that tank?
@@raymondkisner9240 sure did. It weighs around 12 pound, smokes, shoots airsoft (which i haven't done yet), has optional motor sounds, elevateable barrel ect. Its nice but i haven't played with it for a while. If i remember correctly i best offered it for around $300 and it was accepted.
Who made the tiger 1 that had just the barrel recoil.
Great job. Just got a Torro Airsoft metal edition Panther G. Just learned a lot. Thanks
you have an amazing collection man i subbed you and thanks for all the free education im looking to get my feet wet in this side of the hobby
Hi Gary this is a great intro to tanks awesome job! I just picked up one of the same tanks you've got. Its the Tagian T 34-85 airsoft Metal version. I've always been very interested in tanks and now its time to start learning and collecting more of them. Love the man cave by the way, nice collection. Big thumbs up ans subbed as well.
When I was in the Army I used to play with the real thing. In reality, they are dirty, dangerous, and very hard work. Tank crews don't get to stop at five o'clock, and you will operate in extreme temperatures, particularly if you are simulating NBC (nuclear, biological, and chemical) conditions. Whilst these boys are playing with their toys, it would be nice to hear an element of recognition for the tank crews that operation these beasts.
I agree, and thanks for your service. As a vet myself, I'm always careful to call myself an RC Tanker, not a Tanker. The men that took these machines into combat were a breed apart and deserve our respect, and one of the ways I think we do that is by doing our best to maintain accuracy and always making sure the young people that see these toys realize they're modeled on very serious machines, machines we need to preserve our freedom to play with toys like these. :)
Gary I will keep my tiger 1 until I can get it fixed ... don't want to give it up
I just bought a 1/16 leopard tank. It shoots pellets and also can do the tank battle. I wonder what's better. The red or blue moter.
The blue motor is better
@@raymondkisner9240 I now have 2 leopard A-6 tank's, and 1 m1A1 tank. I have blue motor in both leopard tanks. I even replaced the speaker with a louder better sound.
Thank you for sharing, sir. Perhaps, an update on your current RC tanks line up and additional tips for newbies ?
Thanks for the info I'm 59 years old and bored to heck and have been looking at buying a take that shoots bb's. I noticed amazon sells tanks but sort of confused as what to buy.I don't want junk but don't want to spend tons on it either. Great looking tank's trying to make my mind up with them. Great info review my friend thank you.
Call Imex at 1-800-458-5785 and ask for Erik Edwards. Tell him I sent ya. He'll be able to set you up with something nice that's within your budget. You can see their catalog if you search Imex or Taigen Tanks.
Thanks lots Gary. I appreciate your help. I will check it.
Great info, thanks from the uk
I own one i can say they work over hour and if u want it to be realistic dont turn on smoke generators because they will make ur tank look like this A giant metal monster with a sound of a mosqitoe
Okay question, for a beginner would the taigen metal airsoft T-34/85 be good and if yes could i put a small cam on it so i could control it at my desk when it is moving around / i'm downstairs and i can control it upstairs via looking at my pc(sorry if i worded that terribly) PS out of all reviews i saw yours was the best.Edit Is the IS/JS better which should i get
Fist, IS and JS are the same thing. JS for Joseph Stalin, which is Ivan Stalin in Russian, hence the IS. The T-34 would be a fine first tank, very dependable and solid. The only thing I don't like about the T-34 is the small battery size. The JS-2 holds a full size bat and that leads to many more options. If your budget allows I would get the JS-2. Next, we call it FPV, for First Person View, and I've put cameras on many trucks and tanks. As for watching it on your PC, that all depends on the system you go with. I usually set up for goggles or a TX mounted screen, but there are systems with bluetooth that have endless possibilities.
@@garyhoff2178 thanks
Wow, great informative video. Thanks for taking the time to post it. I learned a lot! Regards, Jimp
Great vid, nice fast pace and good show on the tanks
Thanks!
Thanks for mentioning the UK separate to Europe.
very important point haha
Congratulations you have a new subscriber been wanting to get an RC tank for a long time I build 135th scale models German tanks the thing is where I live they do not have tank battles they tried to get one together and only 3 people showed up
yeh every kind of rc is long expensive journey. I have off roaders and boats and i need parts. very helpful video indeed because i always wanted an rc tank but now ive looked into it a bit further i realise there are a few important choices to make. thanks
Since I don’t have the money I get a regular tank model kit and buy a cheap RC set and cut a hole at the bottom to make the bigger tank move
Hi from the UK! love your channel very informative! I have a Taigen IR tiger 1 with a clark TK 22 board fitted. I am considering buying a Sherman to IR battle the tiger, however torro and taigen IR Sherman's in the uk seem crazy expensive. I was wondering what your thoughts are on the Henglong Sherman with metal tracks and gears, and how easy/practical it would be to convert from a bb to an IR tank? I would also wish to install barrel flash and recoil. Recoil units for the Sherman don't seem to be available in the uk, unless pre-fitted to IR ready Shermans, any thoughts would be hugely appreciated.Thanks in advance, and hope my question makes sense?
Hi, sorry for the delay. I assume you'll put another TK22 in the Sherman, which is what I have in mine and you already have in your tiger. The HL Sherman is decent, and you may be able to get an IR ready Turret for it. I have the Imex/Taigen Sherman and I think it's well worth the extra money. Very robust tank, and there are videos of it here on this channel. If you do go HL, converting airsoft to IR can be done, and it's not all that difficult, you just have to gather the plug in pieces. You could probably use a lot of the IR stuff from an IR Panzer III. I think your best bet would be to look for an IR Sherman turret, but I don't know if the Taigen turret is interchangeable with the HL turret. Hope that helps.
Would you prefer a completely metal tank or does it come with more problems to solve?
I've seen a full Metall Maus Panzer and wondering if it's better than platic or does it make it harder to run du to it's wight?
Awesome Gary you got a lot of $ sitting there!! Incredible.... Love it !
I got a question I got a Pershing tank I've repainted it and the brand is HENG LONG so is good HENG long for play with others tanks ?
Does it shoot BBs? It should, since I don't think HL ever made an IR Pershing. To battle against other tanks you'd have to convert it to IR.
You, sir are living my dream.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge
Great very interested especially in the jagtiger
Hi, I really want to get a RC tiger 1, I'd like to get something decent quality to play around with, but also for a decent price. What brand would you suggest?
My favorite Tigers are made by Taigen and I get them from Imex in Florida.
@@garyhoff2178 okay thanks
I'm just starting out.. so this video for me is magnificent
He helped me alot
thanks for a simple but informative intro to this hobby. been browsing for about 2 weeks now and i am seeing unbelievable models and awesome shows in europe. btw, i play airsoft and am now considering a return to modelling again. only this time, RC tanks. what would be the best entry level RC tank for me? brand and cost-wise? hope i find a local hobby club here.
Hobby clubs all depend on where you live. In the U.S. there are good clubs around and even more in the UK. If you've never owned an RC tank you might want to look at this video ruclips.net/video/cFU5J2vVFks/видео.html They've gone up a bit, but you can still get the Tauschpanzer here www.ebay.com/itm/2-4Ghz-1-16-German-Tauch-Panzer-III-Turret-RC-Battle-Tank-/202277139409?hash=item2f18a833d1 I've never used that seller before so you might want to shop around. You can also get a tiger or Pershing for a good price, ebay is a good place to start.
thanks Gary! will check them out.
just checked that seller.... they "may not ship to the philippines".... hhmmmm.... will check other options...
Nice collection!! Some day I may get into these... some day lol
Thank you very much for the info. Awesome tanks!!!!
I’ve got a Tamiya 1/16 tiger 1 but it doesn’t have IR or airsoft it only has led lights
Your tiger has IR capability, you just have to buy the battle system consisting of the Apple, the base, and the emitter. Usually about $100.
@@garyhoff2178 ok thank you for helping me
impressive collection!
I assume you live in the USA. I have 7 airsoft tanks, the problem is in Canada we are only allowed 5 rfs on our 24 hertz. Kind of screws up battles. Not familiar with the infra red tanks. How many frequencies can you have? I was watching a battle on utube and their seemed to be a lot of tanks running. You gave a good description of how they work.
Nice collection and good info.... I am a newbe. Just ordered a late war tiger from Taigen.
Great stuff. Nice models.
if I buy a older 27 mHz heng long tank airsoft without smoke or sound can I install those options?
Yes, you can. You have lots of options for electronics and functions if you're willing to upgrade.
Im an RC Heli and Plane guy, and for the life of me I dont know why you arnt using one or two controllers for all your tanks? cant you just get different receivers and run them all on the turnigey 9x Tx?
Hi Just wondering if you ever tried to use one of your tanks to be a rafter explorer? ever try to stick a fpv on it along with some decent lighting to see whats going on above your ceiling?
How hard or easy would it be to fit something like that and Would one of those be able to climb the various obstacles up there?
Sorry to bother you, sir. I am very new to this. I just want to know what is the scale of the r c tanks that are on your coffee table... I do a lot of action figure photography and I collect 1/12 (6inch give or take ) gi joe classified action figures Although I got into this hobby to actually drive the tanks😅 I would actually love to take photos with the action figures
I don't actually need them to fit inside Just be somewhat in scale to pose with.. Thanks in advance for any reply have a great day sir.
They're 1/16, but there are a lot of 1/6 scale vehicles (Same as GI Joe 12" action figures), they're just much more expensive. These two jeeps are 1/6 scale, and I also have an M3 scoutcar in the works, just have to find the time. ruclips.net/video/b-gTPyNGO9U/видео.html
Gary ! incredible video! But............I'm a complete NOOB and once you got a roll going, you left me in the dust. I just bought my first (entry level) Heng Long Panzer Kampfwagen III and I don't know how to take it apart yet! I've rebuilt automotive racing engines and pretty much fix anything but this scares me a bit since the instructions don't show squat (in Chinese and hilarious translations) and I don't want to break it. I think my gun elevation doesn't work. It is brand new. It is Airsoft. Everything else seems to function great. Haven't shot it either. Any ideas? Remember I'm a Noob !
Oh yeah....I'm subscriber #994
There should be six or eight phillips screws in the bottom of the tank that hold the upper hull on. Taking these things apart is no big deal, just take your time and maybe get a dish to hold the screws as you remove them. Once you get the upper off you should be able to apply power directly to the elevation unit to see if it's working. Good luck, and think about signing up at the forum at RCU. There are lots of great guys there that are always willing to help out with questions and advice.
@@garyhoff2178 thanks Gary. Ive been a member of RCU for quite some time....just not for tanks.
@@iamredlinerhooligan587 You should check out the tank forum. We love it when flyboys come over to the Dark Side. ;)
what is the mushroom called for the tank
I own a HL tiger 1 and i don,t like the bb gun, i want the recoil gun with flash, no infrared also. what to buy and where? sry english is not my native languash , i hope you understand .
You need the infrared turret. That's the only one that has recoil and muzzle flash, but don't worry about the IR part because you just won't use it. I know another RC Tanker that always buys IR tanks because he doesn't like the BB and he wants the recoil and flash. The easiest way to fix your tiger would be to just swap out the turret and repaint. They have the whole turret here, but you might find it cheaper if you shop around, and if you want to just swap the parts you might be able to find them for even less.
www.imex-model.com/product/TAG120063/TIGER-1-EARLY-INFRARED-PLASTIC-TURRET.html?cid=90
Where did you bought the Opel Blitz truck, is it rc ?, you have an awesome collection . Thanks for any feedback
Great stuff thanks man 👍
Can i connect my Spectrum DX6i controler to motheboard IBU2 and run my stock Heng Long Tiger 1?
I have DX6i but i dont know if i buy IBU2 it will connect to my DX6i. If you know it will work, please let me know. Im not rich RC owner but i want upgrade my TIGER 1
Yes. The IBU2 will work with any hobby grade TX that has 4 or more channels.
Gary Hoff Tank you so much! You really help me out. I love your military colection. Keep doing your hobby ☺
hi Gary,
I am thinking of getting a tank. Which one would you recommend: the tamiya kv-1 or the tamiya king tiger? thank you!
I've never built a tamiya, but I've always preferred the King Tiger. It will also be easier to find reference material for a KT.
These little buggers get expensive. Tamiya, by far is the upper tier. Imex/Taigen would be the middle. Heng Long, and from my experiences, Mato, would be the entry level stuff, of course Mato has a couple standouts that take it up into the middle area like their Sherman. But basically Mato just sells Heng Long with metal gearboxes and the option of metal track upgrades.
I personally love my Taigen Jagdtiger and just ordered the Komodo+ because the track recoil sucks balls.
I doubt i'll ever own a Tamiya. Depending on the setup you want they can run anywhere from a fully upgraded Taigen to well above 1k, and you still have to build, wire, and paint it which isn't everyone's cup of tea.
I dunno if Trumpeter is still in this, but i had their T34 which was ok, but there was no upgrade market for them and they weren't parts compatible with anything, so you were stuck with the "super dash" gearboxes unless you knew electronics and a lack of sound.
I think my next project might be a Taigen Sherman modified with a scratch built calliope rocket system. For now though still working on the Jagdtiger, gonna see if i can make some decent foliage camo with some modeling lichen and hobby turf
Where did you find a Komodo? Do they have any more? Can you give me a link? I Love those things and can't find them. I'm about to put my last one in my Abrams and desperately want to find more, as long as it's the Komodo and not the atrc2016.
www.rctanksofokc.com/Electronics-and-electrical.html
Only site I know of. Though like I said on the other vid, I don't know how updated their site is
I spoke to Nathan today at RCtanksOKC and he's out of Komodo units. :(
Mato on their mato mart website sells heng long with gear upgrades and
your choice of tracks, etc. Their tank line, and only their tank line is
all metal.
Mato is more advanced (IMO) and Heng Long is more entry level. I recently bought a Heng Long all plastic Sherman for under $60 US and I even lucked out and got a brand new Abrams for $40 delivered. If you want cheap Heng Long tanks try these guys. They still have the HL Tiger One for under $90 US. When you get to the site search "tank" and it will show you all the RC tanks
stores.ebay.com/toolsempire/
Cool stūm Tiger
If I'm looking at a 1/16 heng long tiger with the bb shooter, it should still have the IR kit mounted,as well, most of the time, right? Too bad infrared doesn't sense armor thickness or angle of attack, or different modules like track hits or turret hits. The RC world could take a hint from World of Tanks
No, the Airsoft Tanks do not have the IR emitter and the base for the Apple installed. Heng Long got out of the RC tank game so now taigen is pretty much the only game in town, besides of course, Tamiya.
@@garyhoff2178 could I add the apple mount and IR stuff myself once I have a tank?
Yes, you can, and if you're building a tamiya compatible tank you can use the tamiya or impact apple and base, and you'll want to sink your emitter 9mm deep in a 6mm tube, as that's a requirement for most club battles, like they have at Danville.
Wow just awesome.
Are there entry level/starter airsoft tanks under $100 that you could recommend? My son is very interested and can only spend $100 (says Mom who wants to make sure he's really interested before spending more). Thanks for any help. We enjoyed your video and found it very helpful.
Checking interest levels first is a great idea that I recommend all the time and there's an ebay seller called toolsempire that offers this M-26 at a great price with the latest stock electronics: www.ebay.com/itm/1-16-2-4G-RC-US-M26-Pershing-Battle-Tank-w-Smoke-Sound-Radio-Remote-Control-/201695444929 and if he wants a German tank I recommend the Tauchpanzer, but I haven't dealt with this seller (but ebay has great buyer protection) www.ebay.com/itm/Heng-Long-1-16-2-4G-3849-1-Tauch-Panzer-III-Ausf-H-RC-Battle-Tank-/282778795409
Nice video Gary.
What is the name of the company that you can get a airsoft tank?
Taigen Tanks in Florida is my favorite.
Danville VA?... Huh that's funny because I've seen the battlefield before in a Museum called the AAF Tank musuem
That's it. The AAF Tank Museum in Danville, Virginia.
Where did u get the panzerbefalshwagen 1
I'm interested in RC tanks, but I'd like to find a T-55 RC tank and I'm having trouble... Does anyone know where I can find one?
Right now, as far as I know, the only T-55 is the Hooben and that's a kit, much like a Tamiya but not quite in the same league for quality. Some intermediate to advanced modelling skills are necessary for the Hooben. Here's a link, but be advised that Hooben has hit or miss reputation for customer satisfaction. If you buy from them, I advise you to make sure you're protected, like by using paypal to pay them.
hooben.com/product_info.php?products_id=217&language=en
Thank you for this, I am looking at a Mato tank, do you have any where you would recommend for Mato Tanks?
Depends on where you are. In North America there's rcdynasty on ebay, and they're located in Canada www.ebay.com/str/thercdynasty This is basically matomart on ebay.
Gary I bought a pen long RC tiger one but my headlights went out after I charge the battery
i am getting the jagdpanther for Christmas msrp price is 320 dallers and the sale price is 280 cant wait for it to come on in for Christmas
Thanks for the great video!
I just ordered an airsoft henglong T90 Russian tank, do you know where I can get a laser scope that will shine a red dot on it's target. Something that is not infrared something that can be seen with the naked eye?
i need to buy one
david galeski have you find
Great advices !
Would you mind a fellow tank enthusiast a favor and send me a few links to some Tiger 1 ausf E models between $1-$200? I would like to have smoke and metal tracks. Thanks! 😁
boerne_ben Gaming Your not getting a metal 1/16 tiger for $200 sorry to tell you
I want to buy an rc tank model for purpose of a ww2 RUclips movie I'd like to make. It needs to be as realistic as possible, especially the sound. I don't want the tank to look wobbly and jerky when it moves like in an old Godzilla movie. It needs to give the illusion of bigness. I wanted a T34. Can you make any recommendations please?
Depends on your budget. Personally, I haven't had much luck with T34s. The track and suspension system just doesn't carry over into scale RC like other tanks do. If you want it to be smooth and have good sound and you're set on a T34 my best recommendation would be the Imex/Taigen T34 all metal edition and an IBU2 or an Asp for sounds and functions. The IBU would be difficult to squeeze into a T34 and the Asp (if available, limited runs) requires some knowledge of hobby grade transmitter programming and at least a seven channel radio for full functions. You should join the forum at RCU and ask there for advice. You'll find many guys that have built T34s with all different results, both IR and airsoft.
Gary Hoff I'm willing to spend up to $1,600.
Gary Hoff What scale do you think I should buy?
Well, your budget isn't big enough for 1/6 so I'd go 1/16. For that much you can buy or build a couple of nice tanks, or maybe one super nice tank. You need to decide what you want to do with it. IR or airsoft? Club battles and trips to Danville or just plinkin' squirrels in the back yard? The biggest problem with any 1/16 T-34 is space. It's a very tight fit in there and getting aftermarket boards and such in there can be a challenge, even to the most experienced of modelers. I take it right now you don't own an RC tank? If that's true, I'd start with one of the cheap Heng Long's from ebay, either the Tiger or the Sherman, since both of those come with the very latest Heng Long electronics. Take a look at this video, but in place of Tauchpanzer think Tiger or Sherman. The Tiger is much cheaper, $90 delivered, but the Sherman can be had for about $140 delivered.
ruclips.net/video/cFU5J2vVFks/видео.html
And this is the ebay tiger
www.ebay.com/itm/1-16-2-4G-RC-German-Tiger-I-Battle-Tank-Radio-Remote-Control-Smoke-Sound-New-/182349029827
and I'm sorry, it's $80 delivered, not $90. Watch the video and you'll understand a lot more.
Gary Hoff How about a 1:8?
Very informative
Hi Gary, I have been watching your videos and am gaining good knowledge of the RC tanks. I am about to buy my very 1st tank and want your input on what I should start with? I have been looking at the Tiger 1 tanks....not sure on what brand to buy.
Try this video and it may provide some info you can use. Yours is a difficult question, as many variables apply, like budget, airsoft or IR, kit or RTR, etc.
ruclips.net/video/cFU5J2vVFks/видео.html
If you want a good Tiger and you're in the US try Imex/Taigen
www.taigentanks.com/
Yes, that's one of my videos on their home page. :)
YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE HOW MUCH THEY COST. WITH ALL THE TANKS HE HAS THERE HE HAS THOUSANDS OF DOLLERS INVOLVED . MOST PEOPLE DONT HAVE THAT MUCH TO PUT IN TO THIS.
I just got a heng long 1/16 scale m1a2 abrams with smoke and sounds and it moves for a second then stops responding and starts flashing its lights, I literally got it tonight I dont want it to be broken already it is my first tank and I dont know what to do. Can someone please help
Hi gary need your help. just purchased 1220-M] Mato 1:16 Complete 100% Metal Tiger 1 Tank IR , Original Metal without electronics. would you be so kind as to list electronic components required to make model rc and if possible website link to purchase parts many thanks in advance. john
Your best bet might be to buy an $80 plastic tiger as a donor tank. This will give you all the motors (elevation, rotation, etc) and the wiring for the lights, MG, etc. It also shows you how to connect everything. For my first mato all metal tank (a P3) I used a cheap walker bulldog as a donor. It's a lot faster and cheaper than buying everything separately, and you also get a cool static Tiger to detail as you will. Try this tank for your donor
www.ebay.com/itm/1-16-2-4G-RC-German-Tiger-I-Battle-Tank-Radio-Remote-Control-Smoke-Sound-New-/182349029827
If you want the Clark TK22 for controls you might contact Mato and ask about an electronics package. They should give you a discount as a registered Mato Tank Owner and then it's about $150 for everything you need, from speakers to TX/RX. Here's a video of the mato/clark package
ruclips.net/video/fyxuUkbRosg/видео.html
I have bean looking for some one to build a very rare tank called t95 or Called ( T28 super heavy) I have bean turned down by many
Why don't you just buy one? www.okmodesigns.com/t28-95-gmc If you need someone to put it together for you I know a guy in Maryland that might be interested.
Thanks
I just bought one I have put many tank kits together before I got this. I have never shoped at that website before now I got a t95 to match my custom made t30 thanks a lot
@05:02 I cringed at the thought of ever again using a _dumb_ 27Hz remote - Call me surprised to still see them being sold.
I guess I'm way out of touch with this tech after building Multicopters using either the 2.4GHz or 868MHz and migrating their RC tech into my Tamiya tanks for use with programmable, OpenTX capable _smart_ remotes like the Taranis X9D or my Horus X12S.
what brand would be good for starters but cheap