Review and Discuss: Heng Long 1/16 Scale "M4A3 Sherman" Tank

[Richard Rosenfeld]

excellent article for a beginner

[SoCalBobS]

Toucan direct/Godfrey is a great source for replacement parts. I’ve ordered wheels, hatches and other things straight from them. Once I needed some Panzer IV bogies, both left and right sides, they’re different. They emailed me a bunch of times to make sure they got the order correct.

[Zippersnapper]

Spot on Bob. Toucan also sells on Aliexpress, and the manager of Toucan "Godfrey" is also on Facebook. I have bought the vast majority of my tanks & upgrade parts from Toucan, both US stock & China with 0 issues. Your exactly right about other sellers who actually work for Toucan., On eBay, its so obvious. Even more, on eBay they will list the exact same item with different prices, and play the shipping cost game too boot. A few times I have contacted Godfrey on facebook and negotiated a good price outside of eBay. By doing so, Toucan doesnt have to pay eBay fees and you get a better deal. (Always use Paypal for buyer protection). I will say lately though, Toucan isnt haggling price very much. Not like they were 6 months ago. I cant help but wonder if the politcal climate right now is playing a role. Toucan also sells on Amazon, where I scored a pretty good deal on that T34 I just bought, much cheaper than I was able to haggle on eBay. I just purchased another TK 6.1s as they a scarcer then Hen's teeth-from Toucan, Aliexpress. The TK 7.1s did away with the radiator fan support, much to my dismay, and that MFU is scarce as well.

[keilau]

Or this is a better buy? Thanks Dai

https://www.amazon.com/Modified-Cont...ct_top?ie=UTF8

It is the plastic version with a metal barrel. The seller's product description is very clear about that.

Metal Parts: Barrel
Non Metal Parts:
Tank body
Driving Gearbox
Road wheels
Tracks
Sprockets and idler wheels

[SoCalBobS]

Thanks SCB!
I race RC cars as well so I already have capable chargers.
I noticed all too well with MRC unfortunately... I've been checking out Toucan now..
I will check into the LegoDEI receivers..

Happy New Year to you!

Glad you have a good charger, makes things so much easier. Regarding Toucan; they have their own ebay page, but they also sell tanks under a number of names there. The key is to shop only for "US Stock" items, and check their location. Cranbury New Jersey is their point of origin. There's one in California too, but I disremember it's exact location. Also, they don't post all their items all the time. Another clue is they post a price and a "make an offer'. Offer them enough to eliminate shipping and maybe $10 or $20 less. Sometimes they accept.

Maybe you're close enough to Cranbury to go by and pick tanks up in person. That'll test your girlfriend! 😉

[hilldebrandt]

Congratulations! Give your girlfriend a high five from all of us.

If you want a second tank, I wouldn't be waiting for MRC, unfortunately. They've been dead silent about restocks. Toucan has been supplying us here for months. Also, if you haven't already, check out some threads here about the LegoDEI IR receivers. And, a good li/ion capable charger will be a real improvement.

"Money is just fun you haven't had yet!"

Thanks SCB!
I race RC cars as well so I already have capable chargers.
I noticed all too well with MRC unfortunately... I've been checking out Toucan now..
I will check into the LegoDEI receivers..

Happy New Year to you!

[SoCalBobS]

Just got a Sherman for Christmas. Had no clue my girlfriend was getting one for me...lol. She was watching for months on Motion for them to restock but to no avail. Managed to get it through Toucan Hobby on eBay. Unboxed it tonight and did the "2 minute run drill" to check that everything was working and I must say that I'm impressed! Charging the battery fully now so I can play with it more tomorrow 😄 Hopefully Motion can finally get restocked so I can get a Panzer to do battle with 😎

Congratulations! Give your girlfriend a high five from all of us.

If you want a second tank, I wouldn't be waiting for MRC, unfortunately. They've been dead silent about restocks. Toucan has been supplying us here for months. Also, if you haven't already, check out some threads here about the LegoDEI IR receivers. And, a good li/ion capable charger will be a real improvement.

"Money is just fun you haven't had yet!"

[hilldebrandt]

Just got a Sherman for Christmas. Had no clue my girlfriend was getting one for me...lol. She was watching for months on Motion for them to restock but to no avail. Managed to get it through Toucan Hobby on eBay. Unboxed it tonight and did the "2 minute run drill" to check that everything was working and I must say that I'm impressed! Charging the battery fully now so I can play with it more tomorrow 😄 Hopefully Motion can finally get restocked so I can get a Panzer to do battle with 😎

[SoCalBobS]

Just a little observation; Heng Long or Toucan uses some thick paint for their white tank versions, I guess you'd have to for good coverage. Base paint + white paint + brown weathering paint = hard to insert accessory parts into their appropriate holes. Not a big deal, just takes some sanding, scraping or reaming.

[Rubicon99]

Hey guys, got a question. I bought a Sherman from Toucan, not realizing it was a “snow” Sherman, painted white. Now, I’m going to paint it green, already got paint and decals lined up, but my question is: were any Shermans painted white? Field white washed, I’m sure, but I’m curious but too lazy to do the research - I’m bad!

Yes

[SoCalBobS]

Hey guys, got a question. I bought a Sherman from Toucan, not realizing it was a “snow” Sherman, painted white. Now, I’m going to paint it green, already got paint and decals lined up, but my question is: were any Shermans painted white? Field white washed, I’m sure, but I’m curious but too lazy to do the research - I’m bad!

[dai phan]

Or this is a better buy? Thanks Dai

https://www.amazon.com/Modified-Cont...ct_top?ie=UTF8

[dai phan]

Hello,

I am thinking of ordering this to go with the LCM3 Landing Craft 1/16. I would like to know if this is the professional version ( it has the price tag 189.99 of the pro version). Thanks Dai

https://www.amazon.com/Heng-Long-Con...s%2C169&sr=8-1

[BcuriousR]

Hey, does anybody know the Tamiya equivalent of colour for the Sherman? Got scratched up really bad and need to cover it up.

TS-28 is very close.

[J450N_9H0]

Hey, does anybody know the Tamiya equivalent of colour for the Sherman? Got scratched up really bad and need to cover it up.

[Beeg]

Does anyone know of the 2 cell 7000 mAh battery will fit in the Sherman?

yes

[pdansalvish]

Does anyone know of the 2 cell 7000 mAh battery will fit in the Sherman?

[JoeM723]

Alpha It fits into the two differential cover hooks on the front with two pegs. It wasn’t a perfect fit so I had to make the pegs a little thicker using masking tape but you can’t notice it. I like the look though.

[Alpha]

JoeM723 That looks mean!! How does it attach to the hull?

[JoeM723]

Here are some images of my Sherman outfitted with some hedgerow clippers. I found them on this site which will 3D print them for you: https://www.shapeways.com/product/V2...in-i-heng-long

I take no credit for designing them and I’m not trying to advertise or anything I just thought they were cool.

and no they aren’t actually strong enough to go through small bushes 🙁 although it does push thin grass down