M4A1 (76)W 1/16 RC tank...

ostketten · Post by **ostketten** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:43 am

Just up at Mato toys of Canada.... Looks nice. I have my order in, and it promises to be a nice addition for anyone who is into 1/16 scale. It should also offer all kinds of possibilities for different paint schemes as well. Click the thumbnail pic below to enlarge...

M4A1 (76)W: http://matomart.com/prodview.php?p=540

Tinman · Post by **Tinman** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:01 am

Looks nice! Please give us a review once you have it in hand!

ram04 · Post by **ram04** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:42 am

Yes that is on my list to get, I've got four others, I really don't run them very often, I just like the scale.

Jesse James · Post by **Jesse James** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 12:13 pm

Is there any likelihood of another company doing a Sherman? I like that one a lot, it's nice, but I just was wondering if it's the only one on the market, or on the horizon... Partly out of curiosity if there's any variety in different models of Shermans, and whatnot.

ostketten · Post by **ostketten** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 1:17 pm

out of curiosity if there's any variety in different models of Shermans, and whatnot.

Well, there is the 1/16 FOV static diecast Sherman for around $500 or the Tamiya 1/16 RC kit for about the same, but aside from that I'm not aware of anyone who offers a similar 1/16 Sherman model (or plans to) in the same price range as the Mato one.

exether_mega · Post by **exether_mega** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 1:25 pm

sad it's the HVSS suspension.

phil

MG-42 · Post by **MG-42** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 1:29 pm

* I like the (rounded hull) & TD type turret. *

- Mitch v MG

ostketten · Post by **ostketten** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 2:53 pm

exether_mega wrote:sad it's the HVSS suspension.

No, it's not. An example of the HVSS Suspension is pictured here: http://www.strijdbewijs.nl/tanks/sherman/105k.jpg

exether_mega · Post by **exether_mega** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:08 pm

ostketten wrote:
exether_mega wrote:sad it's the HVSS suspension.
No, it's not. An example of the HVSS Suspension is pictured here: http://www.strijdbewijs.nl/tanks/sherman/105k.jpg

OK, it's the Easy Eight suspension. Shame on me

phil

ostketten · Post by **ostketten** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:35 am

exether_mega wrote:
ostketten wrote: No, it's not. An example of the HVSS Suspension is pictured here: http://www.strijdbewijs.nl/tanks/sherman/105k.jpg
OK, it's the Easy Eight suspension. Shame on me

phil

Maybe you need glasses or something Phil, I dunno...

The M4A3E8, the so-called "easy eight" had the HVSS (Horizontal Volute Spring) suspension...
Like this closeup: http://www.peachmountain.com/5star/imag ... 8Tanks.jpg

The Mato 1/16 model has the Vertical Volute Spring (VVSS) suspension, like this... http://www.flamesofwar.com/Portals/0/al ... 4A1-76.jpg

Sherman variants and the way they were equipped can be very daunting and confusing subject, so it's understandable...

exether_mega · Post by **exether_mega** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:27 am

ostketten wrote:
exether_mega wrote: OK, it's the Easy Eight suspension. Shame on me

phil
Maybe you need glasses or something Phil, I dunno... The M4A3E8, the so-called "easy eight" had the HVSS (Horizontal Volute Spring) suspension...
Like this closeup: http://www.peachmountain.com/5star/imag ... 8Tanks.jpg

The Mato 1/16 model has the Vertical Volute Spring (VVSS) suspension, like this... http://www.flamesofwar.com/Portals/0/al ... 4A1-76.jpg

Sherman variants and the way they were equipped can be very daunting and confusing subject, so it's understandable...

I think I need to take some rest

phil

exether_mega · Post by **exether_mega** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:31 am

And here is more pics of it.

http://torro-gmbh.de/sherman_m4_e.html#1

phil

ram04 · Post by **ram04** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:57 am

I predict that Mato will sell more of these than any other tank, the variants are endless and the aftermarket is already available for alot of the parts. Gotta get one.

GooglyDoogly · Post by **GooglyDoogly** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:07 am

Jesse James wrote:Is there any likelihood of another company doing a Sherman? I like that one a lot, it's nice, but I just was wondering if it's the only one on the market, or on the horizon... Partly out of curiosity if there's any variety in different models of Shermans, and whatnot.

The guy who helped mato designed the Sherman said they're planning on releasing a boatload of other Sherman variants, even a Firefly!

Jesse James · Post by **Jesse James** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:05 pm

I'm giddy... A Firefly? Hells yeah.

I'm still going to focus on getting a Tiger-I first I think, but Shermie may be 2nd.

scbvideoboy · Post by **scbvideoboy** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:37 pm

The Tamiya 1/16 Sherman is the HVSS Easy Eight.
Word is Heng Long was going to do theirs with the HVSS and dealers and retailers strongly suggested to change to the original style suspension.

Variety is the spice of collecting.

DH

grockwood · Post by **grockwood** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:34 pm

"Word is Heng Long was going to do theirs with the HVSS and dealers and retailers strongly suggested to change to the original style suspension. "

Wise decision. The M4A1 76mm with HVSS didn't see combat with US forces. It was used for training purposes. The US Army had already decided before the of WWII to make the M4A3 their main Sherman varient.

However a M4A1 with HVSS would be great for making some IDF Shermans.

scbvideoboy · Post by **scbvideoboy** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:19 am

mine just came in today, smaller package box than the others, but this tank is just so cool.

can't wait to see what's next!

DH

ostketten · Post by **ostketten** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 11:50 am

scbvideoboy wrote:mine just came in today, smaller package box than the others, but this tank is just so cool.

can't wait to see what's next!

DH

How about some pics when you get a chance...?? I had to hold off on mine for a bit due to some unforseen expenses, but I will get one eventually.

Jesse James · Post by **Jesse James** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:03 pm

I'd dig pics too. Maybe some XD dudes sprinkled around for flavor?

scbvideoboy · Post by **scbvideoboy** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:05 pm

yeah I'll get some pics up...took it apart to look over the power switch. The wiring is different and the "recommended" way so I'll charge up the battery and test it out.

Detail is very good. This is marketed as a mato toys product, not as a Heng Long.

The plastic tow cable is fragile, mine broke handling the tank to get the screws out. But I'm sure the aftermarket guys are busy with the metal stuff.

But it appears the road wheels actually have some sort of rubber tire. Not sure if the other tanks have rubber or just painted.

Dave

scbvideoboy · Post by **scbvideoboy** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:25 pm

pictures as requested:

Tested it today, everything works, sound module has tread clanking and squealing noises. You know I was thinking, like do I want to buy another Sherman, and after getting this, I'm glad I did.

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