1/16 T-34/85 RC Review

GooglyDoogly · Post by **GooglyDoogly** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 3:31 pm

Just got this tank and I thought I'd review it before posting pics of the built product.

This tank is made by WSN, which I believe is the RC division of Trumpeter, the original makers of this model. So rest assured you won't be getting a crappy knock-off like the Hen Long Tiger.

This RC is almost identical to its 1/16 full interior brother. However, as you may have guessed, the RC version had some drawbacks.

1. No interior (obviously)
2. No PE parts (replaced with plastics)
3. Suspension arms are still made out of plastic, so its durability is in question.
4. There are alot of screw holes (minor thing)
5. Very cheap transmitter.

This tank comes with full option. The barrel elevates, recoiles when fired, it lights up, and it even have a booming sound. However, the sound is stupid. It has a cheap laser-gun sound.

Turret rotation is controlled by a single button. The same with the gun elevation. Tank movement is controlled by two sticks, like a real tank.

Biggest negative of this tank is it requires 16! AA batteries.

After highlighting the negative, I'll give the positive....It's almost identical to its static bretheren, and that's a good thing, since that model is pretty accurate. This RC tank even has rubber rimmed wheels!

I recommend this tank if you want a T-34/85 and don't want the hassle of building it yourself.

Gunner · Post by **Gunner** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 4:56 pm

What did it set you back, and where did you get it...

GooglyDoogly · Post by **GooglyDoogly** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 5:06 pm

I got it from an Hong Kong based Toyeast.com their price is the cheapest I could find, $55.00. You can have it shipped airmail for a total of 75-80 dollars. Still, it's cheaper than the static kit.

Mine cost $110 because I paid $55.00 for express shipping. I ordered it Thursday night, I got it Monday morning.

Gunner · Post by **Gunner** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 7:43 pm

Thanks!

One other question, if you don't mind...

How does it look against your other XD vehicles?

I'm specifically thinking about getting one to make into a NVA version...

Again, thansk for all the info...

GooglyDoogly · Post by **GooglyDoogly** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 10:06 pm

I haven't compared the T-34 to an M48 in real life (the M48 is probably bigger).

Compared to the M48 XD, it doesn't look too big. I'll post pictures tomorrow showing size comparison with the M48 XD and the Panther.

Post by **aferguson** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 3:19 am

the 1/16 t34 is almost the same size as the xd tiger whereas it should be noticebly smaller and just slightly bigger than the bulldog. It really looks way too big to fit in with xd in my opinion but i am a stickler for scale. (the size difference between 1/16 and 1/18 is greater than the size difference between 1/32 and 1/35 fyi).

Threetoughtrucks · Post by **Threetoughtrucks** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 7:28 am

I agree with Aferg, the size difference really is noticed when putting the 1:16 stuff next to our 1:18 stuff.

I like the 1:16 class toys but our 1:18 scale is mostly cheaper and more available, and of course, it is 21c. The high end Tamiya 1:16 tanks are not to be believed but they are kits and $400 to $800 is well, $400 to $800. I sure do like the Pershing and will probably get one, as soon as I get my fingers unstuck from my last kit attempt.

TTT

Gunner · Post by **Gunner** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 8:43 am

Yes, but no one's doing a T-34 in 1:18. If they were, I'd buy it.

Heck, I'd probably buy a couple or three...

20july1944 · Post by **20july1944** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 8:58 am

I have both Hen Long and 21C Tigers and the Hen Long has at least as much detail and is a real, running toy with a shooting gun.

Admittedly, it has the molded-as-recoiled barrel which basically HAS to be lengthened with appropriately-sized tube but which I found trivial to fix (and I have barely built a model in over 10 years.)

Post by **aferguson** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 9:41 am

i agree. If someone made a t-34 i'd buy probably about 4 or so of each model (/76 and /85) as they have many uses.

I wouldn't count on it from 21c though. They are more dead set against russian stuff than they are japanese stuff, as they feel it just won't sell well (this applies to planes as well as armour).

Perhaps if the rumoured Hind helicopter becomes a reality bbi may have the berries to make a t-34 (as well as other russian/soviet stuff).

Next to german equipment russian is my next favourite...

Until then i plan to plug away with card models..

tankduel · Post by **tankduel** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 12:19 pm

Googly Doogly,thanks for the tip about where you got it.I told a friend about it,he ordered straight away,I will check his out when he gets it,if it looks good,I will get one too!

GooglyDoogly · Post by **GooglyDoogly** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 11:37 am

size comparison with an M48.

Gunner · Post by **Gunner** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:22 pm

Thanks for the pics!

Tinman · Post by **Tinman** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 4:23 pm

GooglyDoogly, do any of the hatches open?

digger · Post by **digger** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 4:30 pm

That really works for size. Thanks for the pic

I think the T-34 is supposed to be about 93% as long as the M-48, and it looks close enough (my math could b off but that comparison looks good

). Now to find one....

GooglyDoogly · Post by **GooglyDoogly** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 11:26 pm

TinMan:

Sorry, None of the hatches open, they are glued tight.

Tinman · Post by **Tinman** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 6:36 pm

GooglyDoogly:

Rats! But thanks for the info.

Post by **aferguson** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 4:01 pm

GooglyDoogly...sorry to be a pain but could you measure the length and width of the hull of the T-34 for me..

tankduel · Post by **tankduel** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 4:09 pm

Yes please;from what digger is saying,he thinks it looks about right compared to the M48 ; for a 1/18th scale model;but it's supposed to be 1/16th.

Post by **aferguson** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 4:10 pm

exactly what i'm thinking....however it could be a trick of the angle the pic is taken at. I've learned that camera angles can be very deceptive. But to me it looks too small to be a 1/16 scale T-34..

tankduel · Post by **tankduel** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 4:14 pm

I haven't heard any complaints from the 1/16th RC tank community,something like it being out of scale (1/16th) would usually be picked up on straight away.

Post by **aferguson** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 4:17 pm

i think it's the camera angle....a fair part of the t-34's rear hull can't be seen because it slopes downward making it look shorter than the Patton..but i bet it's about the same length. Being further from the camera it also looks narrower than it is and lower than it is but it bet it's proper 1/16..

If we can get the meaurements we'll know for certain.

digger · Post by **digger** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 8:52 pm

It is too big

- the length of the barrel give it away....

Post by **aferguson** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 9:48 pm

i don't know about that.....both tanks have about a 7 foot barrel overhang. Let's wait for the official measurement.....

....though i suspect it is too big.

GooglyDoogly · Post by **GooglyDoogly** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 2:13 am

My bad, the size difference is the result of the camera angle. One of the pics I posted didn't work. Here's the length comparison pic.

Small Scale Military Headquarters

1/16 T-34/85 RC Review

1/16 T-34/85 RC Review

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I want to defend the Hen Long Tiger

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Wow

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Too big

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