1/16 RC M16 Halftrack
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1/16 RC M16 Halftrack
Rumor at the RC boards is these will be available on the North American market sometime in 2010. Looks very nice, includes 2 figures, and and will feature 5 channel proportional control. As the funeral dirge for XD 1/18 armor slowly fades into the background, 2010 promises to be a very good year for 1/16 armor....
http://www.torro-shop.de/index.php/catalog/shipping.php
http://www.torro-shop.de/index.php/catalog/shipping.php
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LOLL... Yeah, I guess you're right... sorta like the JSI F-14 doesn't have real jet engines... I suppose it would be really nice in terms of realism, but a feature like that would come at a tremendous increase in cost... we're talking about a TRANSAXLE here... very, very complex to implement in an RC model, nuff said.
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I wasn't trying to bust your chops or anything, I just wanted to point out that a feature like you were suggesting, ie. independent front wheel drive and steering, would likely come at a huge increase in complexity and, and perhaps most importantly, cost. The bottom line is, I think there is a limit in what we can expect from a sub $200 RC model... with or without spots..Glad I entertained you
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Sure came across like that.
Look, I have $300, $800 and some over $1500 tanks and to me I would pay to make them as real as possible. If it were more expensive with the front drive, then so be it. I would be more happy paying the extra amount to make it less toy-like but it isn't, so came the comment.
Take it lightly and as an informative reply to those who did not know about it's feature ... the model or the real thing.
Look, I have $300, $800 and some over $1500 tanks and to me I would pay to make them as real as possible. If it were more expensive with the front drive, then so be it. I would be more happy paying the extra amount to make it less toy-like but it isn't, so came the comment.
Take it lightly and as an informative reply to those who did not know about it's feature ... the model or the real thing.
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For those who do not know, the main drawback in the 1/1 German half-tracks was the lack of a powered front axle.
It was a drawback but certainly did not hinder their performance... much.
The lack of a powered front axle in this 1/16 White half-track model is not a drawback in my view. I'll be getting one after they are released and reviewed. Gone are my days of buying a model blind after buying the all metal DID 1/6 Sdkfz 251 as a pre order for some heavy tink and finding accuracy problems. I still have and like the model but should have waited to see reviews. I could have save a few bucks but would still have bought it.
My advice, wait until we actually see this 1/16 M-16.
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It was a drawback but certainly did not hinder their performance... much.
The lack of a powered front axle in this 1/16 White half-track model is not a drawback in my view. I'll be getting one after they are released and reviewed. Gone are my days of buying a model blind after buying the all metal DID 1/6 Sdkfz 251 as a pre order for some heavy tink and finding accuracy problems. I still have and like the model but should have waited to see reviews. I could have save a few bucks but would still have bought it.
My advice, wait until we actually see this 1/16 M-16.
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I'd like to see that review, you know, that review on that vehicle by that manufacturer on that site.
Know what I mean?
If it is as good as it seems, rc with working .50 turret and firing simulation, wow, at $200 or around, I'd be in for that in a New York minute.
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If it is as good as it seems, rc with working .50 turret and firing simulation, wow, at $200 or around, I'd be in for that in a New York minute.
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There is a review that includes a description, pics and video that one of the members of the RC Tank HQ forum wrote. Wa San are also sending one to me to write a review about.Threetoughtrucks wrote:I'd like to see that review, you know, that review on that vehicle by that manufacturer on that site.Know what I mean?
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FYI - The "real" 1/1 White and Intnl half tracks had what were called "endless" tracks that were hard rubber with steel cables moulded into the track. If they broke, the tracks were unrepairable, they were replaced. Extended riding on pavement wore out the tracks.
The tracks were very good, mileage were good on them but after the war and we gave 4,000 half tracks to Israeli, the Israeli's made a replacement new formula rubber track that will outlive any half track. They are great.
Why am I not suprised?
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The tracks were very good, mileage were good on them but after the war and we gave 4,000 half tracks to Israeli, the Israeli's made a replacement new formula rubber track that will outlive any half track. They are great.
Why am I not suprised?
TTT
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I'm thinking of re-fabricating the drive unit(s) to use a front piece like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %26otn%3D2
Not that it needs it, but because it had it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %26otn%3D2
Not that it needs it, but because it had it.
Here's a pic that Wa San sent to me including the box with the Wa San logo
I'll be doing a write up/video of this soon.
Nev
EDIT, had to remove a couple of pics since they showed up way oversize for this forum, rest of the pics here www.rctankhq.com
I'll be doing a write up/video of this soon.
Nev
EDIT, had to remove a couple of pics since they showed up way oversize for this forum, rest of the pics here www.rctankhq.com
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That is quite badass.
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