Originally posted by cmdrcody
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When I or possibly you look at these offerings I'd expect more attention to detail across the board from packaging to construction/assembly of the model to it's quality and it actually being able to perform as advertised out of the box. "New-Ready to Run" to me means exactly that to me. Not requiring adjustments or finessing or fidgeting with it to do what it's basically supposed to do in broad terms. But that's me. I'm new. I haven't yet built a model and I don't modify or yet have the acquired skills to create the working guts of one of these tanks or even a kit build.
So for me spending the money on what is it $165. for the Basic TD Patton of upgrading to the $279. Metal upgraded version I'd expect at least what Heng Long offers. Now i might be spoiled coming late to the game.
That being said. I've heard the stories of the "Old" Heng Long and how they've progressed over the years. So dare I say they are now the benchmark for entry level Tanker Hobby enthusiast? So I kind of expect at least what Heng Long offers for the same price. Not including $$$ conversion and shipping fees.
But for the more advanced and experienced Hobby enthusiast like Rubicon, Bob, Etc. who has been down the road already. Models that are currently offered, they are kinda bored and looking not only for a new model but a new challenge. And I respect that. I just hope these companies give you guys some kind of discount or development fee.
But yeah plastic hub caps that don't exactly fit for the upgraded and more $$$ metal version is plain Cheap IMHO.
If that makes me sound grumpy then count me in with cmdrcody. I'll proudly wear the grumpy badge.
As they say to each his own, Bon appetite,
Chef [/rant]
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