Rumors of Future Releases

[Milspec1]

I'm in for 2 as well

[tank_me]

I think I ordered mine before yours and it also says May 30th. I ordered them with the spare battery...yeah I said them. I ordered two...lol

[SoCalBobS]

May 12: Just checked my Banggood order for the M5 Stuart. It was originally listed as "estimated shipping by May 14". It's now listed as May 30. I don't mind waiting if it really will materialize, but not indefinitely. So, the first buyer that actually gets a shipping notification from either Banggood or AliExpress, kindly let the rest of us know. I'll switch in a heartbeat if so!

[ArmorBolt]

Good looking M5. It looks like metal track, but I think it is probably plastic...

[Max-U52]

I'm pretty sure it comes with one battery. The price doesn't change until you select the 2 battery option. I just hope you can take the battery out for charging, unlike the M60.

[Milspec1]

Just ordered one through banggood but I didn't notice the two battery option until after I ordered. Hope I can find batteries for it.

[Max-U52]

BTW, I've done a fair amount of business with Banggood with no serious problems, but I still always pay with paypal. Better safe than screwed-out-of-your-money. The last thing I bought from them was the Ural w/trailer and it arrived undamaged. Another good one is Hobby King, I just got some batteries and a couple of the latest T6 radios, which are back in stock. Under $30 for a decent 6ch tx is OK with me. Yeah, you have to buy the programming cable, but I did that long ago, back when they were still orange.

[Max-U52]

Just preordered an M5, so as soon as it arrives I'll do a box opening video. A while back I picked up a Ural with trailer and I'm thinking about swapping the cab for a WWII style, if the M5 fits the trailer well that will become a reality. Eventually.

Stay tuned.

[keilau]

Shows $127 on banggood.com and $211 on aliexpress, what's the catch?

I suspect that it is surface mail vs. air mail difference.

Every few plastic 1/16 RTR tank can survive surface shipping without breaking parts. tank_me and @SoCaBobs are both waiting for BangGood delivery. We should know in 2 months.

[SoCalBobS]

Now I know the M3 and M5 have many differences and were used at different times, but I am really tempted to do mine in a "Desert Rats" Honey scheme!

[SoCalBobS]

Maybe shipping methods? My Banggood order estimates a month’s transit time.

Coolbank has a nice video clip on his FB page.

https://www.facebook.com/100083341017623/videos/pcb.422851653836198/797474841967834

[Milspec1]

Shows $127 on banggood.com and $211 on aliexpress, what's the catch?

[keilau]

No affiliation, blah, blah, blah, but it seems like Banggood has the M5A1 on preorder right now. It doesn't say preorder until you put it in your cart and try to pay.

https://www.banggood.com/COOLBANK-1-...6&rmmds=search

Anyone who is interested in the Stuart tank should order at BangGood presale price as soon as possible. CoolBank RC Store is now listing it at $210.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806716852149.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.2a4a38daXyE9pq&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

[SoCalBobS]

Size looks pretty close. I think the Coolbank length includes the hedge cutters.

Currently the estimated ship time is May 23. Seems to be slipping a bit, but hey, it'll be here when it is.

[RichJohnson]

Classy hobby 1/16 Stewart

[keilau]

Banggood's own site says anything over $49 ships free. I ordered one so I guess we will see.

For sometime, BangGood was very low on RC hobby good. Now they seem to be restocked on CoolBank and HengLong RC tanks with shipping built into the RC tank price. Estimated shipping time is 2 months. Toucan US store is much cheaper and faster. I eagerly wait to see your assessment of the Stuart.

https://www.banggood.com/CoolBank-Model-US-M60A3-1-or-16-2_4G-RC-Tank-Battle-w-or-Lighting-Smoking-Sound-Shoot-Balls-Off-Road-Vehicles-Toys-p-1977558.html?rmmds=detail-left-hotproducts&cur_warehouse=CN&trace_id=527d17148284 12515

[SoCalBobS]

Me too.

[tank_me]

Banggood's own site says anything over $49 ships free. I ordered one so I guess we will see.

[keilau]

No affiliation, blah, blah, blah, but it seems like Banggood has the M5A1 on preorder right now. It doesn't say preorder until you put it in your cart and try to pay.

https://www.banggood.com/COOLBANK-1-...6&rmmds=search

At under $130 with free shipping, it is a very attractive deal. BangGood is one of the early internet seller who established US inventory of their items. However, the listing seems to indicate that the shipping is from China. It could be a mistake and the total price is much higher..

BoolBand Wang seemed to have find a partner in Taiwan to make the tank. But there is no detail except the factory is in the Chenghai Industry zone. Competition is good. Besides, Taiwan manufacturer usually has much better quality control.

[tank_me]

Very interesting. The website states estimated availability before May 12, free delivery sometime in June. It's actually an extensive webpage with many details. Worth a try, maybe. Anybody have good/bad experiences with Banggood?

Screen captures: Any math whizzes out there to calculate if this is near 1/16 scale?

Banggood is a legit site. I've ordered from them before.