RE: 1/8 King Tiger R/C Armory build
Looks to be a nice kit. [sm=thumbs_up.gif] I see they are to release a Stug III which would be of interest to me.
Posted on: 11/17/2009 6:59 PM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: 1/6th Jagdpanther
[quote]ORIGINAL: DAP For an expensive kit they dont go together anything like you would think. Major file work. [/quote] Sounds like they are built in the fine tradition of British craftsmanship just like several MGs & Triumphs I used to own. [:D]
Posted on: 11/14/2009 8:44 PM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: toy guns now illegal
I'm telling you, [link=http://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/celebrity/NATL-Carrie-Prejean-Shot-8-Tapes-30-Nude-Pics-Report-70095757.html]vibrators[/link] will be next on the list of banned "toys". [:-] Ask Carrie Prejean, the (ex) darling of the Religious Right whose promising career was killed recently by one of these lethal devices!! [:D][:D][:D]
Posted on: 11/14/2009 6:33 PM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: 1/6th Jagdpanther
That's a very nice collection! Its nice seeing something else besides the usual toys on this forum. [:D]
Posted on: 11/14/2009 5:53 PM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: 1/4 King Tiger - Evolution!! (2009-10-25)
Big toys for big boys! [:D]
Posted on: 11/2/2009 1:32 AM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Trumpeters 1/16 M16 halftrack on the way!
[quote]ORIGINAL: HAL_HUSKER NOT TALKING ABOUT TRUMPETER. We are in contact with MATO Toys, as they are producing M-16 for Matorro (in Europe). As we asked them about the price for this model. At the moment they say there are no price, promissed to advise it soon. The model is not in the production yet. [/quote] Unless someone bought out another in south China, Mato Toys is having the M-16, along with the Torro-branded T-34/85 & Tiger, produced at Trumpeter's factory in San Xiang Town, Zhongshan, Guangdong province.
Posted on: 10/31/2009 5:29 AM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Hooben's new T-55A
Frank, Regarding RCTHQ & their "exclusive" coverage, I've known about Hooben's involvement with Clark since earlier this year but kept it off the grid per Feng's request. Trying to do a system locally with a partner in China has been the big delay before they looked eastward to Taiwan after getting a few suggestions. [;)] I've been lobbying for them to release a kit LESS electronics ever since I saw it last year. The overall fit & materials used on the prototype were good. I've not seen the actual sprue or the instructions so not sure what the final product will be like. Last I have heard was that Hooben plans ONLY to sell as an ARTR or RTR tank. Not sure why unless they've found several large customers in the EU or Russia who want it that way. I prefer the kit myself. As I said... stay tuned! Plans change here as often as the wind changes direction. Mit freundlichen Grüßen aus China! Chuck
Posted on: 10/31/2009 5:20 AM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Hooben's new T-55A
[quote]ORIGINAL: Silk789 Hey Guys i read on RCTankHQ that this Tank will be released on China Toy fair on the 14. October now my question was anyone theit and have seen it? best regards frank [/quote] Did you read my post directly above yours? I spoke with Feng, Hooben's owner, right after the show as well as his sales girl this week. At this point the T-55 is delayed until after first of the year while they wait for the electronics. If its released sooner, that will be great but I'm not betting the farm on it. I've seen & held the prototype in Sept '08 shortly after it was assembled & again the Shanghai Model Expo this past June. What was shown at the recent Toy Expo was the same prototype model. Why don't one of you RCTHQ members post an update over on Nev's site with a link to this thread. I'm sure he would love getting his "exclusive news" from RCU! [:D]
Posted on: 10/31/2009 4:46 AM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: KV-1 New comparison Video & Upgrades!
Their 21 year old R&D manager is probably still scratching his head on how to scale it up from the VS Tank KV-2 they stole the sound effects from. [:D][:D][:D]
Posted on: 10/29/2009 6:19 PM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Hooben's new T-55A
[quote]ORIGINAL: Panther F I'll still get one of them. I wonder who will be the distributor? [/quote] All are direct sale at this point but they do have a dealer in LA who sells several of Ark's boat & sub kits. I'd presume he'll be carrying the tanks as well.
Posted on: 10/29/2009 5:58 PM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Hooben's new T-55A
BTW, your new sales contact at Arkmodel / Hooben is Momiji. Tina left for greener pastures several months earlier. Here's a photo of Tina so you guys know who you were chatting with along with several more of the T55.
Posted on: 10/29/2009 5:56 PM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Hooben's new T-55A
For those who've been waiting on the Hooben's T-55A.... Release has been delayed until first of the year as they wait for the electronics from Clark-Model. Was told last week after the Toy Expo they only planned to offer ARTR but who knows at this point based on the price list: Cost Model: Kit $147 ARTR $221 CSC/LNS $221 Chargers: Auto $ 9 Smart $147 Cases: Alloy $ 59 Wood $ 15 As they say in show biz... stay tuned.
Posted on: 10/29/2009 5:40 PM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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Panzer Plastics 1/6 Scale Kits
I know that this manufacturer specializes in 1/6 static display kits but was wondering if anyone has done an RC conversion. Their product range is quite interesting & something many have been clamoring for here. Tanks are made of roto molded plastic with resin & GRP parts so they are designed for experienced modelers. http://www.plasticpanzers.8k.com You'll want to visit East Coast Armory to see what can be done with these kits. ECA sells resin & metal detail parts & suspension systems for Panzer Plastic & other 1/6 kits. http://eastcoastarmory.com/battlezone.htm Here's a build thread of the M3 to show what can be done with their kit. http://cs.finescale.com/forums/1201056/ShowPost.aspx Chuck
Posted on: 10/28/2009 6:59 PM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Just a plain old M-4
Yes, this is a very interesting subject that brings back memories. I had a half-brother who was a B-24 Liberator pilot flying in the 381st Group, 1st Bombardment Division, 8th Air Force & was lost over Holland on 23 Dec '43. Kent had been MIA until the early '70s when his aircraft was discovered during polder reclamation so my family never had much information to go on except for what had been sent back to my father during the war. It wasn't until the late '80s when I got interested in finding more about my brother's war service that eventually lead to obtaining more information about his unit, fellow crewmen & even obtain a copy of his bomb group's mission plan for his last sortie. The latter came from an amateur historian who saw one of my posts on one of the Army Air Corps & 8th Air Force websites I visited. This was in the days of AOL dial up long before Google was around. To show you how our world seems to be getting smaller, especially when it comes to the historical & virtual worlds in which we now live, I bought a copy of [i]B-17 II: The Mighty Eighth[/i] when it was released & discovered my brother's last mission under "Historical Missions": 1. Bremen - 20th December 1943: heavy flak [b]2. Osnabruck - 22nd December 1943: heavy fighter attack[/b] 3. Ludwigshaven - 7 Jan '44: bad weather and fighters 4. Frankfurt - 30 Jan '44: flak 5. Brunswick - 30 Jan '44: fighter and flak 6. Hamburg - 18 Jan '44 I know it sounds like a cliche about having your emotions take over, especially when it comes to playing a sim, but after coming across his mission, I cranked up the realism along with my speakers & fired up the engines & was taxiing down the runway. It wasn't long before the hair on the back of my neck was standing on end once the flak starting bursting around me with the loud "PING!!" of shrapnel hitting the plane. I eventually had to give up playing as I realized it was far too close to home to be flying that mission. Its funny how the other missions didn't phase me like that but it took some time before I could go back to Osnabruck. Have fun in your tribute build, Ethan. I can relate as to how it must feel as you proceed on this quest to learn more about your great uncle. Chuck
Posted on: 10/26/2009 3:43 AM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45
Anyone up for playing this weekend?
Posted on: 10/21/2009 8:46 PM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "War Room"
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RE: 1/16 Tamiya RC Porsche King Tiger Full Option
Nice looking cat! [sm=thumbs_up.gif]
Posted on: 10/14/2009 10:07 PM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Hooben's Elephant
Why not simply ask the powers-to-be at Heng Long or those working with them on what happened to their Brit tank? They had been working on one for almost two years; I, along with a noted Singapore-based after market supplier, saw evidence of this while touring their "R&D dept" in July '07.
Posted on: 10/14/2009 9:16 PM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: China Toy Fair 2009
I was planning to go but have other plans this week. Only manufacturer listed was Hooben & they'll be showing their T55. HL attended several years ago but hasn't been back, although I'm sure several trading companies will be there claiming their product as their own.
Posted on: 10/14/2009 6:58 PM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Hooben's Elephant
Hooben actually selling a kit. I've been asking for one since seeing the prototype 13 months ago.
Posted on: 10/14/2009 1:21 AM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Landing Craft Tank
INFO, PHOTOS & REFERENCE MODEL: http://ww2lct.org http://www.modelwarships.com/reviews/ships/misc/amphib/700-lct-lc/lct-mk5-6.html PLANS: http://ww2lct.org/mk5/mk5main.htm http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/mar3113.html BUILD THREAD: http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=16964.0
Posted on: 10/12/2009 2:33 AM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Landing Craft Tank
Are you looking for something like this LCT Mk 5?
Posted on: 10/12/2009 1:58 AM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: I think you will LOVE this tank link ! WW1 goodness
Have you seen Discover Channel's Top Ten Tanks? The WW1 British tanks are featured as #4 & offer some outstanding video of those early Mk _ tanks. http://military.discovery.com/videos/top-10-tanks/ Would have been hell riding in one, though, between getting asphyxiated by exhaust fumes & showered by metal splinters from small caliber fire.
Posted on: 10/12/2009 1:54 AM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Modern area tank ?
Can't agree with you more, PG! I first saw their prototype model over a year ago & think they should have just released the kit [i]less[/i] electronics months earlier. From all accounts, the wait shouldn't be much longer.
Posted on: 10/11/2009 8:54 PM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: I think you will LOVE this tank link ! WW1 goodness
Sweet! Many thanks for the link. [:D]
Posted on: 10/11/2009 8:49 PM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Modern area tank ?
Buy Hoobens new T-55 to support their new armor line & then start lobbying them hard on BOTH Challenger & Merkava. That will probably be the best chance of seeing a modern tank before 2011.
Posted on: 10/11/2009 7:19 PM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: About the Xion Puma
Glad to hear you didn't lose anything in this latest train wreck, Bob.
Posted on: 10/11/2009 7:14 PM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: About the Xion Puma
Its interesting how this all falls together. I had tried contacting Mut at AD earlier last week regarding their 223 after discovering their domain name up for sale & have not been able to raise him. Regarding deposits, I never prepay unless I can see, hold & confirm a fully functioning product & confirm its in production, even with manufacturers who happen to be in my neighborhood. [;)]
Posted on: 10/10/2009 7:01 PM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Just got confirmation from Mato on the Sherman!
[quote]ORIGINAL: rye it works great with two bulldogs here the vedio, rye http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m87ls-CLQUY [/quote] I was referring to the original MIL SPEC for the LCM. [:D]
Posted on: 10/9/2009 8:16 PM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45
coordinate the action. My screen name is the same as I post here, [b]herrmill[/b]. Since I'm 12
Posted on: 10/9/2009 8:10 PM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "War Room"
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RE: Just got confirmation from Mato on the Sherman!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Panther G Hey YHR, my screen name in RO is {SHD}scianblood. I have seen you on line and have tried to send you invites on a couple of occasions but Steam can be fussy at times. If you ever see me or any of the {SHD} guys online hop in game with us. They are a blast to play with. We have our own Ventrillo server also so it makes it more interesting. [/quote] Not to stray OT but I sometimes play RO & expect to get back into it with winter coming on. With me being 12 hours ahead of EDT, I'll have to find someway to sneak my joystick into the office. [:D] I'll post a RO thread in the War Room forum for anyone who's interested in playing to post screen & server names along with times you normally play to better hook up with others from the forum. Chuck
Posted on: 10/9/2009 7:52 PM by Author "herrmill" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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