I want to get into rc tanks as a new hobby any suggestions and advice would be appreciated.

[Meter Rat]

The big tanks always look cool, but I'd take "Rubicon99" advice and start with the more reliable Sherman or T34 with steel gearboxes.
It's best to start with a good reliable learner tank.
I think "Rubicon99" would also agree that the "IMAX B6AC V2" is a good charger choice for any RC batteries and will save you lots of time on charging your batteries properly to make them last longer.

[Meter Rat]

Wished I’d known that before purchasing my T72, Abrams, and Challenger. 🤔 Although the T72 is very reliable. The other two not so much. Mind I prefer modern tanks.

[SoCalBobS]

Wished I’d known that before purchasing my T72, Abrams, and Challenger. 🤔 Although the T72 is very reliable. The other two not so much. Mind I prefer modern tanks.

Meter rat, I bought the Leopard and the Challenger with all metal running gear. Both were prone to de-tracking no matter what I did until I replaced the metal tracks with plastic, still running the metal sprockets. Not a single detrack since. There's a width difference between the metal and plastic tracks, and the tolerances with the former are too tight.

[Baddest_Larry]

I ordered the Tiger 1 on motion Rc due to price and it being one of my favorite tanks

[MrChef]

I ordered the Tiger 1 on motion Rc due to price and it being one of my favorite tanks

Nice choice.

Here are some good Tiger I reference links to keep you busy while you wait and to help you decide what you may customize or mod-

https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/germany/panzer-vi_tiger.php

https://tiger1.info/vehicle.html

http://www.alanhamby.com/tiger.html

[cpt.chaos canada]

I ordered the Tiger 1 on motion Rc due to price and it being one of my favorite tanks

Hello and welcome as a new "lost boy" in the RC Tanker realm.

I enjoyed reading through this thread with all the good questions and advises made.

Fast fwd.
My Tiger 1 (basic with steel gear box) turned out to be very reliable in outdoor operations.
I own alll but the regular Pz3 HL.
I'm driving mine in all seasons, always outdoors. Still moderate use, no battlegrounds close by.

Tiger 1 is a very good choice.
Congratulations.

Next, get a T34/85, they go along very well unless fired upon.

Get your Lady some flowers or other spoils of RC Tank warfare on and off, makes "future projects" easier.

Have fun.
CCC

[Baddest_Larry]

Nice choice.

Here are some good Tiger I reference links to keep you busy while you wait and to help you decide what you may customize or mod-

https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/germany/panzer-vi_tiger.php

https://tiger1.info/vehicle.html

http://www.alanhamby.com/tiger.html

thank you for all the reading material gonna dive in when i get off work.

[Baddest_Larry]

Hello and welcome as a new "lost boy" in the RC Tanker realm.

I enjoyed reading through this thread with all the good questions and advises made.

Fast fwd.
My Tiger 1 (basic with steel gear box) turned out to be very reliable in outdoor operations.
I own alll but the regular Pz3 HL.
I'm driving mine in all seasons, always outdoors. Still moderate use, no battlegrounds close by.

Tiger 1 is a very good choice.
Congratulations.

Next, get a T34/85, they go along very well unless fired upon.

Get your Lady some flowers or other spoils of RC Tank warfare on and off, makes "future projects" easier.

Have fun.
CCC

Thanks for sharing your tiger 1 love the paint pattern you chose

[MrChef]

Here's a little Tiger propaganda to entertain-

[Baddest_Larry]

Here's a little Tiger propaganda to entertain-

Literally watched this yesterday, lol I even remember when it first aired on tv on the history channel lol very good documentary wish they would make a new one or something or even a movie like fury but with a German tank crew or British or something that would be cool. strangely enough a stray kitten showed up in our yard at the house it is dark grey and has stripes like a tiger coincidence I think not its a sign, all signs say tiger tank lol.

[cmdrcody]

Literally watched this yesterday, lol I even remember when it first aired on tv on the history channel lol very good documentary wish they would make a new one or something or even a movie like fury but with a German tank crew or British or something that would be cool. strangely enough a stray kitten showed up in our yard at the house it is dark grey and has stripes like a tiger coincidence I think not its a sign, all signs say tiger tank lol.

See the movie "SiSu" click on the following

https://www.lionsgate.com/videos/sisu-2023-official-clip-one-man-death-squad-jorma-tommila-aksel-hennie-jack-doolan

[Baddest_Larry]

See the movie "SiSu" click on the following

https://www.lionsgate.com/videos/sisu-2023-official-clip-one-man-death-squad-jorma-tommila-aksel-hennie-jack-doolan

I wanted to see that one it looked down right entertaining to say the least especially from trailers and clips i have seen

[megawatt40]

I would do Tiger II metal edition or a Abraham’s M1 comparing driving tanks to a first time Corsair rc plane is not quite the same The plane crashs and is junk the Tiger needs it’s road wheels cleaned out and tightened.

[Coog]

Hi. I am new. You guys are bad influences. I ordered my tiger 1 upgrade yesterday from motion rc and FedEx shows delivery Monday. I can’t wait. I am eyeing that T34 as my next purchase

[MrChef]

Hi. I am new. You guys are bad influences. I ordered my tiger 1 upgrade yesterday from motion rc and FedEx shows delivery Monday. I can’t wait. I am eyeing that T34 as my next purchase

Welcome! and welcome to the RC tank addiction.

Chef