TORRO TANKS

[dai phan]

Hi all,

Are Torro tanks copies of HL in the metal form? Is it worth it to spend 250 more for a metal body that you cannot tell the difference cosmetically when driving? Dai

[Max-U52]

Taigen tanks are pretty much the same as HL, and Torro tanks are the same as Taigen. It's a long story about a family owned business and how they had a split. Personally, I believe that the taigen/Torro tanks are superior to HL because of the tortion bar suspension and the metal tub. It's a much tougher tank and much more robust. Usually, I will only buy an HL tank if it's a tank that's not available from taigen or Torro.

[dai phan]

Taigen tanks are pretty much the same as HL, and Torro tanks are the same as Taigen. It's a long story about a family owned business and how they had a split. Personally, I believe that the taigen/Torro tanks are superior to HL because of the tortion bar suspension and the metal tub. It's a much tougher tank and much more robust. Usually, I will only buy an HL tank if it's a tank that's not available from taigen or Torro.

Yes I have a Taigen JS2 and I like the metal heaviness of it. But I often wonder if the metal worth 250 more? Can one say metal Torro/Taigen out perform HL in longevity assuming you buy the HL professional edition? Dai

[Max-U52]

Whether or not it's worth the extra money is a matter of personal preference. Personally, I think it is worth the extra money, and the Taigen tanks are definitely my favorites, but some guys disagree and don't think it's worth the extra money. Like I said, it's all a matter of personal preference.

[Meter Rat]

I only have one Torro/Taigen tank. A Tiger 1 late. I like the chassis and suspension. Dislike that it is not so easy to modify being all metal. I also dislike the controls, and think the new Heng Long TK7.1 boards give finer, and better control, and is more tunable from the TX. Would I buy another Torro/Taigen? No is the answer. I just do not like it. (Just my personal view) I will stick with Heng Long.

[Rubicon99]

Hi all,

Are Torro tanks copies of HL in the metal form? Is it worth it to spend 250 more for a metal body that you cannot tell the difference cosmetically when driving? Dai

Generally Torro/Taigen tanks are slightly nicer than HL tank. They have better paint and camouflage schemes IMO and usually better suspension set ups.

Also if you want really nice looking tanks Hooben are probably the best RTR for details, but are expensive. They are mainly in door "runners" and definitely need completely new MFUs and TX.

[dai phan]

I do like the metal heaviness of Torro/Taigen and the clanking metal sounds. It just feels real than the plastic ones in my hands. I collect 1/200 pre-made airliners and there are many that prefer diecast over plastic although the later offers more scale refinement than diecasts. But for me I cannot justify 250 price tag difference. So I buy Torro/Taigen if the model is not available in HL like the JS-2 or the metal ones offers much scale refinement. Dai

[keilau]

Whether or not it's worth the extra money is a matter of personal preference. Personally, I think it is worth the extra money, and the Taigen tanks are definitely my favorites, but some guys disagree and don't think it's worth the extra money. Like I said, it's all a matter of personal preference.

I notice that for most RC tank club, the battle ground are hard packed dirt with parches of dried grass here and there. Both heavy metal and lighter plastic version can drive well, but the lighter tank will bunce too much and look funny on rough terrain.

I drive my tanks on the backyard grass lawn. Only heavier tank does well on the slippery grass surface. All my Heng Long and the single Tongde drive well in my backyard with the exemption of the HL T-34/85. It was still too light after I added Torro metal tracks and Heng Xin gearbox. I have to add 2.5 pounds of dry weight to get the total weight and balance I wanted. Total cost of the metal upgraded tanks are $400-500. It is cheaper than most Taigen/Torro tanks. Most importantly, I get my fun doing the upgrades. In Chicago, I am indoor bund half of the year.