New heng long tanks

[Delta_19]

Oh my lord, torsion bar suspension, photo etch parts, top loading battery and top mounted on,off switch, ok it's got that goofy recoil systym but wow. Almost scared to find out what the price is

I wouldn't be surprised to see $100 more but, tongde is doing torsion bar for same as heng long so you never know.

[oldwolf]

The only thing that gives me pause is the plastic drive sprocket.

[Zippersnapper]

2 Weeks out


https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-16-RTR-Ta...-/275815834328

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Henglong-1-...-/275815827684

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Henglong-1-...-/275815778587

[MrChef]

2 Weeks out


https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-16-RTR-Ta...-/275815834328

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Henglong-1-...-/275815827684

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Henglong-1-...-/275815778587

Quite the nice price gouge. I guess that's to be expected?

[SoCalBobS]

Quite the nice price gouge. I guess that's to be expected?

Not quite a simple Sherman.

[Evan D]

Agreed. I’ll wait and see.

[oldwolf]

It seems very nice. Now, if they would just set it up so any multi module transmitter could be used with them and at the same time set their product to fully emulate the tamiya battle system protocols, they would take a huge step forward.
As it is, I would have to add the purchase of a good after market board to what they are selling it for.

[DavidN]

It’s in toucanhobby website now. Search for Model # 3958.

[DavidN]

https://www.toucanhobby.com/search?type=product&q=3958

[MrChef]

It’s in toucanhobby website now. Search for Model # 3958.

$280.
$296.
$358.
Respectively. More palatable but $280. for plastic for me? Nope. To each his own.

BUT, I've always liked the Merkava so I'll put it on the wish list.

[Rubicon99]

It seems very nice. Now, if they would just set it up so any multi module transmitter could be used with them and at the same time set their product to fully emulate the tamiya battle system protocols, they would take a huge step forward.
As it is, I would have to add the purchase of a good after market board to what they are selling it for.

The sad part is HL does have the ability already (program addition/activation) to be "100%" Tamiya protocol compatible, well more like similar then 100%. HL version of damage, weight class and rate of fire. Still it would have been close enough. I almost had them convinced to activate it, then COVID hit. At the time they don't activate it because they felt their market is more interested in airsoft bb shooting then in IR battling. For the vast majority of buyers this is true. Fortunately at least many of the features now available they did add.

For HL everything comes down to how they see their product. Which is as a TOY first and foremost. The full Tamiya battle protocols and aftermarket TX/RX they consider a hobbyist level and that is "NOT" their market, "It would add to much to the cost" of the base tank. Meaning it would price out many of the TOY buyers.

The Merk was ready back in spring 2019 and was supposed to be released Christmas of that year, but we all know what happened then..... I will say that the delay was well worth the wait because HL added a few features that the 2019 version did not appear have.

So HL is listening just very slowly and if we keep asking at some point we will get the improvement we are asking for. They have come a long way in the last four to five years in their electronics and mechanical feature upgrades. 🤞🤞 it continues.

[Zippersnapper]

$357 is not a bad price for a all metal version IMO. If it has barrel recoil or at least the option, I'll scoop it up. Curious what sound file they are putting with it.

Quoting my source:
"Hello

The Merkava will be available in about two weeks.
There are three versions of the Merkava tank, here comes the listings for them, if you have interest, could you make offer? The best price will be provided, thank you!"

Naturally I never pay "full suggested retail price" on anything, so we shall see if my offer is accepted.

[oldwolf]

The sad part is HL does have the ability already (program addition/activation) to be "100%" Tamiya protocol compatible, well more like similar then 100%. HL version of damage, weight class and rate of fire. Still it would have been close enough. I almost had them convinced to activate it, then COVID hit. At the time they don't activate it because they felt their market is more interested in airsoft bb shooting then in IR battling. For the vast majority of buyers this is true. Fortunately at least many of the features now available they did add.

For HL everything comes down to how they see their product. Which is as a TOY first and foremost. The full Tamiya battle protocols and aftermarket TX/RX they consider a hobbyist level and that is "NOT" their market, "It would add to much to the cost" of the base tank. Meaning it would price out many of the TOY buyers.

The Merk was ready back in spring 2019 and was supposed to be released Christmas of that year, but we all know what happened then..... I will say that the delay was well worth the wait because HL added a few features that the 2019 version did not appear have.

So HL is listening just very slowly and if we keep asking at some point we will get the improvement we are asking for. They have come a long way in the last four to five years in their electronics and mechanical feature upgrades. 🤞🤞 it continues.

Perhaps the new Tongde tanks will pressure them to try to expand their market. The last video of the new merkava seems to show them including a lot more detail as well as optional ways to set those details up.

[Milspec1]

I'm wonder if Motion rc will be selling these. Their price are much better than anything I've seen on ebay

[Rubicon99]

I'm wonder if Motion rc will be selling these. Their price are much better than anything I've seen on ebay

Motion is very slow at getting new tank models in stock. Could be up to six months before we see them at Motion.

[Milspec1]

I went to order one and it was $131 shipping. I think I'll wait

[tank_me]

Yeah, I think I'll wait till Motion has them.

[keilau]

I went to order one and it was $131 shipping. I think I'll wait

It sounds like air flight shipping cost from China. Once Toucan Hobby have it stocked in NJ, shipping should be much cheaper. I paid $115 shipped for a "simple Sherman" to one of the Toucan sellers. I cannot be more happy with the quality of the plastic tank. After I added a $70 Heng Xin gearbox and $120 in Mato track and driving gears, both the appearance and driving quality are excellent.

The Merkava is a bigger tank. Depending on how many other improvements HL makes in addition to the torsion bar suspension, the $280 may be a good price. HL's weak points are their heavy metal track and rough metal casting.

[keilau]

I went to order one and it was $131 shipping. I think I'll wait

It is quite reasonable for air shipping from China to US if you want it now. In particular, they charge the same shipping for the heavier PRO version. But I will wait for Toucan to have stock in NJ too.

[Evan D]

I see the metal version for $390 + $46. But I always send my rep a email offer.