Advice to buy a new tank - good options, reliable and that dont break the bank

[cravo]

Thank you. You tube and putting videos on are a bit above my computer skills.

No it's not my friend.
just create a YouTube account with Gmail and you are done.

Then just upload what you want.

[Meter Rat]

Thank you. You tube and putting videos on are a bit above my computer skills.

[cravo]

Neat little video. What exhaust smoker is in it, as that is one of the best I’ve seen? Far better than the feeble drift of, barely visible exhaust that emits from my one tank with a smoker. Good work on the tank. And how do you post videos?

All original no changes, as far as I understand it has a motor pump to blow air outside that passes by the heating system to produce the smoke.
it's still the stick drops of smoke.
I did not add and I will try baby Johnson oil after.
I think the smoke oil bottle was confiscated by customs and that's why I did not received it in the package.
bellow a picture of smoke oil unit. It looks like a turbo from a real car.
relative to videos you have to upload to YouTube and them post the link here where it says post video and then paste the url /link of the video

[Meter Rat]

Neat little video. What exhaust smoker is in it, as that is one of the best I’ve seen? Far better than the feeble drift of, barely visible exhaust that emits from my one tank with a smoker. Good work on the tank. And how do you post videos?

[cravo]

Guys I uploaded the video on YouTube.
I just copy the idea from another person but made it with another material I have in hand

[cravo]

Also I would like to ask if someone knows how to fone time and the functions of the TK7.0.
I would like to put a little bit more recoil when I shoot the cannon and I don't know how to do it
Also it seems there are a lot of other functions available like decreasing the power or increase the power.
I'm asking just in case I will use a 3s lipo.
For nów in ust used 2 2s li-ion the original one and a 2000mah li-ion.
If someone could make a video it would be great or point out to a video on how to fone tune it
Yes o saw the back cover of the battery compartment but there is a lot I don't know.
Thanks in advance for you time and help provided.
For now I have just played inside house due to lack of time but after next weekend I plan to take it for a spin outside.
Maybe there will be snow and then I will do a video.
Also I was trying to upload a video here but it seems it's not possible. :(

[cravo]

Hi guys some updates.
I increase the size of the idler wheel to prevent the detrack.
Also put two bearings on the outside of the gearbox on the round plastic from the outside and put a dab of cyanocrilate just to hold the plastic with the bearing in place.
Also made on the back sprocket a way for the track always be in place I used hot glue and something to attach the pipes just to make the mold.
also put wax on the wheels to run more smooth and use nail polisher to hold the bolts in place.
The result is as bellow

[keilau]

Hi Keillau.
sorry for late reply and for the issue you have been thru.
First and foremost your Eva is not customer support is a chatbot
second, for you to speak with someone you need to go to the chat and ask for a live agent and be on china working hours.
Third it can happen they will not have it stock but will ship it later on. But the decision to keep the order for that price you have is up to you.
Now let's go to the procedures.
First contact the seller and ask when he will be able to ship to you so it suits you or not
8f it suits you Keep the order and wait like I did.
If it does not suit you you go to your order and choose OPEN DISPUTE, get a print screen of your order and expected delivery date and ask for a full refund because you will not want the product because of the delay of the seller did not keep the deadline.
Furthermore you can say u will travel and package will be returned because there is nobody to received it.
they will reply by email to you with the decision on up to 4 days.
Keep us posted please.

The DisneyFigure Store price that I purchased the HL Merkava from is only a few dollars less than the Toucan US Store price. I was curious to find out whether AliExpress will really backup the customer. The Answer is NO.

The DisneyFigure Store will make decent profit if they arrange a HL US distributor to ship me the order. They are losing money to ship a tank package by air from China. Their software obviously does not know how to calculate shipping cost.

AliExpress already said that they want no part of this. I will wait a few days to see what the DisneyFigure Store may propose. They may decide to just drag it out since it is my money, not theirs, gets tie up.

[cravo]

I am talking to seller, but it is weekend now. I have not heard back from the seller yet.

No refund yet. It is my understanding that AliExpress released the fund to the seller after I, the buyer, agree that the transaction is completed. I do not expect problem getting the refund when the seller cancels the transaction.

Very disappointed after reading all the glowing reports from cravo on his HL Walker Bulldog experience.

Hi Keillau.
sorry for late reply and for the issue you have been thru.
First and foremost your Eva is not customer support is a chatbot
second, for you to speak with someone you need to go to the chat and ask for a live agent and be on china working hours.
Third it can happen they will not have it stock but will ship it later on. But the decision to keep the order for that price you have is up to you.
Now let's go to the procedures.
First contact the seller and ask when he will be able to ship to you so it suits you or not
8f it suits you Keep the order and wait like I did.
If it does not suit you you go to your order and choose OPEN DISPUTE, get a print screen of your order and expected delivery date and ask for a full refund because you will not want the product because of the delay of the seller did not keep the deadline.
Furthermore you can say u will travel and package will be returned because there is nobody to received it.
they will reply by email to you with the decision on up to 4 days.
Keep us posted please.

[keilau]

So, you found an exceptional price and ordered it, paid for it, and they can't ship it because they don't have one in stock? Did they refund your payment?

I am talking to seller, but it is weekend now. I have not heard back from the seller yet.

No refund yet. It is my understanding that AliExpress released the fund to the seller after I, the buyer, agree that the transaction is completed. I do not expect problem getting the refund when the seller cancels the transaction.

Very disappointed after reading all the glowing reports from cravo on his HL Walker Bulldog experience.

[Evan D]

So, you found an exceptional price and ordered it, paid for it, and they can't ship it because they don't have one in stock? Did they refund your payment?

[keilau]

I received a second email from AliExpress. Basically, they said that you are on your own, they will not help. Their support is 100% for the seller.

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  AliExpress Customer Service <aebuyerservice@aliexpress.com>
  To:
• Fri, Nov 17 at 11:46 PM
  
  Dear Sir/Madam,
  
  I'm sorry to tell you that what you are ordering is out of stock. If you really do want to order that item you can contact the seller and negotiate with them, they will tell you when they will restock the item you want to order.
  
  Respectfully,
  AliExpress Customer Service Team
  www.aliexpress.com

[keilau]

DisneyFigure STORE informed me that they will not ship the 3958 HL Merkava, claiming it out of stock. I chatted with an AliExpress agent, Eva. She said very nice things about not to worry about the order and I will receive an email to get the tank. The email sent me some generic link to deals and coupon and ignored my complaint.

Thank you for the confirmation, please be informed that you will received
an email today, when you can order again. I assure you that you will
receive an email today and you can order again and your order will be
ship.
Please, send a chat transcript to my email.
Yes, I will send you all the details you need.
Rest assured this will be taken care of.
You deserve this kind of special treatment from me. I hope you appreciate
my efforts.
My apologies for this inconvenience and thank you for your
understanding.
Thank you again. Signing off.
Is there anything else I can help you?
Eva
Send a picture End customer service
Please type your question here :)

AliExpress has not changed. @carvo experience is an exception.

[cravo]

Which of these metal parts were missing from the original tank package you first received?

Among those, the full metal road wheels with metal shock absorbers are the most expensive. I will have to spend over US$100 to get it in the US. Very interested in knowing a little more details on how you proved the missing parts to AliExpress because Model King Store did not mention what metal parts were included in their Professional Version Walker Bulldog.

Yes the did.
Its exactly described on the picture where they advertised it and i highlighted the print screen with all the parts in yellow.
also on the professional box that arrived with my tank was informing that as well.

[keilau]

It does not matter what version the Heng Long retailer call the tank they sell. Heng Long actually mentions that on their package. I prefer to use the manufacturer's definition, not the retailer's.

Here is how Toucan Hobby Store advertises the Walker Bulldog tank that HL calls professional. The MSRP is $260 and Toucan priced it at $233. Toucan list the metal parts on their listing:

Metal Parts coming with the tank
Metal tracks
Metal driving wheels
Metal idler wheels
Full metal road wheels
Metal return roller(if the real tank has)
Steel gears driving gearboxes

Henglong 1/16 Scale 7.0 Customized Walker Bulldog RTR Remote Control T – TOUCAN RC HOBBY (toucanhobby.com)

BTW, it is very important to have metal idler wheel with ball bearing if the tank comes with metal track. Alpha original post on this subject is outdated a long time ago.

[MrChef]

I finally had time to go to MotionRC and found out what was the Walker Bulldog they sold as "Professional Version". They provided no metal part count in their listing. I went through their customer feedback and found the Walker Bulldog did not have metal road wheels nor metal shock absorbers which clearly contradict the Prefessional Version description on the Heng Long box. I do not want to comment on whether it is intentional false advertising or staff incompetence. But it is the same thing that Model King Store did on AliExpress and refunded @carvo to buy the metal road wheels nor metal shock absorbers.

Here's my take on this.

I had purchased a Panther G Professional Version from Motion RC last October during a sale. It did Not come with Metal Road wheels as I expected. It came with Metal Tracks, Sprockets, Idler wheels, Gearset, And Gun Recoil.

Back Then as a New RC tanker I thought that all Heng Long Professional Version tanks came with ALL metal running gear components. I had previously purchased a T34/85 Professional Version with all metal running gear from ToucanRC and thought this is how it was for ALL Professional Versions. This is not the case.

So based on what I see on Motion as to the different levels offered and from Model King on Aliexpress and this Walker Bulldog in question there seems to be a glitch with possible wrong information advertised, again I say Not intentional deceptive advertising just poor business, not knowing, bad translation?

Here is how the different levels of Heng Long Tanks are described from our own Alpha-

LEVEL/VERSIONS

Heng Long tanks are delivered in five levels or "Editions" of running gear. The "running gear" include five elements:

1) The gears in the gearbox
2) Drive sprocket
3) Idler wheel
4) Road wheels
5) Tracks

Essentially, the more of these elements that are metal, the higher the Edition, and thus the higher price. The five Editions of 1/16 Heng Long tanks are:

Original Edition: All five of the Running Gear elements are plastic
Upgrade Edition: Original, except the gears in the gearbox are upgraded to steel
Upgrade A Edition: Upgrade, except drive sprocket is upgraded to cast metal
Pro Edition: Upgrade, except the drive sprocket, idler wheel, and tracks are upgraded to cast metal. Note: Some tanks' Professional versions also include metal road wheels. See notes below.
Pro Plus: Pro, plus a metal lower hull, CNC machined gearbox housing, torsion bar suspension, smoke/LED/recoil barrel, 360 degree rotation, dual smoker, dual speaker, onboard charging (Note: As of 11/2019 this version is only available via special order for specific types) --The Pro Plus will be omitted from the remainder of this article, given its rarity [CENTER]

The four mass produced Editions have been further subdivided into two primary Editions - "Upgrade" Edition and "Professional" Edition. As of 1/2020, Motion RC will be stocking the Upgrade and Professional Editions only, the reasoning being that the Upgrade Edition now includes steel gears, so it is a worthy upgrade to the Original Edition's plastic gears. The Professional Editions, meanwhile, are suitable for the majority of drivers who prefer heavy weight and higher durability in exchange for higher cost and shorter run times on the stock battery. We believe that the Upgrade Edition and Professional Edition will likely satisfy the majority of most new RC tankers, so we're starting there. If you want to save a few bucks, let us know and we can stock the Original Edition.

https://www.hobbysquawk.com/forum/rc-cars-tanks-trucks-and-more/rc-tanks/219702-upgrade-paths-explained

As I said I hope it all works out for Cravo. I just think theres a bit of misunderstanding and disconnect.

Best luck to all

Chef

[keilau]

MotionRC lists this as the Professional Version too. You’re dealing with a technicality of their advertisement more than false advertisement. Hey if it works out for you then good luck-

I finally had time to go to MotionRC and found out what was the Walker Bulldog they sold as "Professional Version". They provided no metal part count in their listing. I went through their customer feedback and found the Walker Bulldog did not have metal road wheels nor metal shock absorbers which clearly contradict the Prefessional Version description on the Heng Long box. I do not want to comment on whether it is intentional false advertising or staff incompetence. But it is the same thing that Model King Store did on AliExpress and refunded @carvo to buy the metal road wheels nor metal shock absorbers.

[cravo]

Which of these metal parts were missing from the original tank package you first received?

Among those, the full metal road wheels with metal shock absorbers are the most expensive. I will have to spend over US$100 to get it in the US. Very interested in knowing a little more details on how you proved the missing parts to AliExpress because Model King Store did not mention what metal parts were included in their Professional Version Walker Bulldog.

Please check the pictures posted on the thread and you will see the specs informed in the pictures posted and referenced in yellow.
all the info is readily available, just go back on the posting and read.
@Kellau I just sent you a private message.

[keilau]

Update info guys
I already received the refund from AliExpress on my account :).
Could anyone please reply to my question about the size of bearings we can put on the shaft of the sprocket wheel?

Metal Parts coming with the tank:
Metal tracks
Metal driving wheels
Metal idler wheels
Full metal road wheels
Metal return rollers£¨if the real tank has£©
Steel gears driving gearboxes

Which of these metal parts were missing from the original tank package you first received?

Among those, the full metal road wheels with metal shock absorbers are the most expensive. I will have to spend over US$100 to get it in the US. Very interested in knowing a little more details on how you proved the missing parts to AliExpress because Model King Store did not mention what metal parts were included in their Professional Version Walker Bulldog.

[Meter Rat]

Glad it’s all worked out for you. Yes, life can sometimes get in the way of our hobbies..