If you are on Facebook, take a look at the Tongde page. They posted a video of their process, from CAD to CNC to Injection Molds and more. If you look closely at the beginning CAD segment, you'll see an M109 in development.
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Tongde officially posted their next three releases; Churchill, M109 and M24 Chaffee! No release dates for now. If only there was a local distributor!The more screws it takes to reassemble a tank, the more likely it is you left something out!Comment
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Also on DKLMs Facebook? Carson (TD technical advisor) is asking for what new tanks people would want to see. I asked for the JSDF Type 74 (mainly because of all the monsters movies it has been in) AMX 30 as addition to the "Cold War" era and Leclerc for a modern tank. Given the totality of available tank from one brand or another these tanks are not offered. Actually none of the major brand offer a French or Japanese tank (Tamiya no longer makes the Type10).
Other tanks I spoke directly with Carson about are the M47 Patton and Leopard 1 (round turret) tanks. Don't think the Leopard 1 will happen but through it out just for thought.Comment
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A boy can dream...
Black Prince
Stridsvagn 103
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Type 97 Chi-Ha
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M47 or M48 would be nice
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Great ideas. If you use FB, I recommend you visit DKLMRC's page and post your wishes there. Ones here won't be seen by Tongde.The more screws it takes to reassemble a tank, the more likely it is you left something out!Comment
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Two tidbits:
Nova Hobby (Canada) shows a selection of TD tanks, including the Centurion @ $199, 2 in stock as of 11/14.
Coolbank has a video on Facebook showing their M5A1 Stuart driving around. Apparently he's still developing it. Here's a screen capture:
(I'm not affiliated with CB, or any other manufacturer for that matter. I just like to share with my non-FB friends.)The more screws it takes to reassemble a tank, the more likely it is you left something out!Comment
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I hope he can do this.
that sand he is driving in is probably the hardest terrain that thing would see. I hope this comes to pass.RC tank parts and accessories I make
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I hope they can too because even if the details aren't great, there is the Classy Hobby version of the Stuart that could be used to improve the detail level of the CB Stuart.Comment
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Tongde's Facebook page says Motion RC is now their US distributor. However, as of 11/27, MRC doesn't show any.The more screws it takes to reassemble a tank, the more likely it is you left something out!Comment
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If this is true 😉 I think all of us here on HS had something to do with Motion becoming the US distributor. We do have a bunch of threads running on the TD tanks. In fact HS is the go to place I hear for "forum threads" concerning TD tanks.
If it is true😉 let us all hope Motion is only bring in the "metal" versions of the TD tanks because the all plastic version are a bit lacking reliability.Comment
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I had a talk with the gentleman in the tank department from MotionRC. He stated that what I heard about MotionRC as a US distributor for Tongde was not correct. MotionRC will not sell any Tongde tanks at this time or in the near future. MotionRC has not committed yet.SoCal RC Tank Club Facebook Group
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Maybe TD was trying to get buyers’ leverage.The more screws it takes to reassemble a tank, the more likely it is you left something out!Comment
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Coolbank posted these mold shots on FB. Any guesses what they are for?
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The M5 Stuart is one of the smaller tank in early WW2. It brings back memory of the large 1/6 scale 21st Century Toy Ultimate Soldier 1/6 RC M5 Stuart Tank. It was popular in the early 2000 due to its large scale and robust construction. It had its own yahoo group.
In 1/16 scale, it will be a cute, tiny RC tank.Comment
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