Let's keep an eye on tariffs

[tank_me]

BTW, modern tank use cables, not chain. $5 or $46, it is not for me.

There are real world examples of modern tanks using chains in the field. Merkava tanks use chains. I don't think I've ever seen a tow cable for a Merkava tank. Not sure why they had it configured this way, but I do have actual photos at home in my Abrams reference material of a real M1A2 in the desert with this exact setup:



If I had to guess, it was set up that way so that they could quickly unlatch the hitch and use the center loop to pull debris or vehicle out of the way quickly. Tow cable on modern tanks are REALLY heavy and stiff. Soldiers will do what soldiers need to do to get the job done even if it's a little unconventional.

[keilau]

Just go to HobbyLobby in the craft jewelry section it's like $4.99 and there are about 50 different sizes and types to choose from to best fit your needs.

BTW, modern tank use cables, not chain. $5 or $46, it is not for me.

[Rubicon99]

While browsing my regular MSN news, a Henglong RC tank parts ad popup. The cost of this metal chain is US$46 with shipping and they sold 8 of them. I wonder if it is made of some precious metal as valuable as gold.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...yAdapt=glo2usa

Just go to HobbyLobby in the craft jewelry section it's like $4.99 and there are about 50 different sizes and types to choose from to best fit your needs.

[keilau]

While browsing my regular MSN news, a Henglong RC tank parts ad popup. The cost of this metal chain is US$46 with shipping and they sold 8 of them. I wonder if it is made of some precious metal as valuable as gold.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807860823247.html?src=bing&aff_short_key=UneMJZVf&aff_platform=true&isdl=y&albch=shopping&acnt=135095331&isdl=y&albcp=555257613&albag=1304021962814424&slnk=&trgt=pla-2333301113461995&plac=&crea=81501430149798&netw=a&device=c&mtctp=e&utm_source=Bing&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=PA_Bing_US_Pmax_ALL_TROAS_20250121_newstore_PlaceOrder&utm_content=ALL&utm_term=david%20gardner%201%20stock%20pick&msclkid=f9d497e819531b8f694fffc35bcfd84e&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

[keilau]

You couldn't have said that any better.

I drive truck and can't believe how many people are watching things on their phone, talking on it, and even have tablets mounted on the steering wheel, texting and driving has gotten out of hand that's for sure.

It is my own life. I will not be stupid enough to watch iPhone and drive at the same time. The number of such accident reported by highway patrol have decreased a lot in recent years due to public awareness. But, yes, there are still people who does that on the road.

[DCORSAIR]

I don't care if they make mobile phones uber expensive. Maybe if the phones had less features to be cheaper, people would get off of them and drive while looking at the road instead of me always seeing them looking down.

You couldn't have said that any better.

I drive truck and can't believe how many people are watching things on their phone, talking on it, and even have tablets mounted on the steering wheel, texting and driving has gotten out of hand that's for sure.

[keilau]

Mostly the increase is TD tanks, but only about 10%. Even then the TD prices on Motion are still the lowest when you consider the free shipping and in most cases no state sales tax. For us out west that is a good savings over Toucans current in store or eBay prices.

It may be hard to generalize. The one Tongde part I need went up by 50%. Most RTR tank price rose less than that. It is just a hobby, not the daily necessity.

Historically, protective trade policy always failed and harmed the US economics. I can wait for the Republican tariffs to go away or the de minimis exemption to come back. Hopefully before 2028 or another great depression.

[Evan D]

Toucan doesn’t seem to have risen their HL prices.

[Rubicon99]

At motionrc.com, it seems that the price of many Henglong RC tanks stay the same as before tariffs. But most other brands went up significantly since May 2nd. I noticed that when I checked on the availiability and price of a Tongde spare part.

Mostly the increase is TD tanks, but only about 10%. Even then the TD prices on Motion are still the lowest when you consider the free shipping and in most cases no state sales tax. For us out west that is a good savings over Toucans current in store or eBay prices.

[keilau]

At motionrc.com, it seems that the price of many Henglong RC tanks stay the same as before tariffs. But most other brands went up significantly since May 2nd. I noticed that when I checked on the availiability and price of a Tongde spare part.

[tank_me]

Been looking the M8 GMC, but it seems to be sold out.

[SoCalBobS]

Maybe the Coolbank Crusader will be available within a reasonable cost for a while.

[Delta_19]

May 2nd

New 90 day just got passed with a massive drop in tariff rates.

[quitcherbitchen]

May 2nd

[glocke12]

Very interested in knowing. I am considering an order from rctanks.de on Torro parts too. I hope to get it before the 90 days pause of the tariffs ends.

ok..so there is currently a 90 day pause in the collection of tariffs ? when does that expire ?

[Delta_19]

Do you have a specific example of item, place of origin and tariff collected?

No i do not, my government hasn't started a trade war with the rest of the world.

as for the made in statement I'm basing that off of how both my country and the USA customs pages state that duties owed are calculated.

[keilau]

Tariffs are based on country of manufacture but, if what's being reported about the collection of Tariffs is true then you might be OK.

A lot of shipping companies can't handle this amount of tax collection so some haven't been collecting the right amount or any at all.

Do you have a specific example of item, place of origin and tariff collected?

[Delta_19]

Tariffs are based on country of manufacture but, if what's being reported about the collection of Tariffs is true then you might be OK.

A lot of shipping companies can't handle this amount of tax collection so some haven't been collecting the right amount or any at all.

[keilau]

So how do these tariffs work if I buy something on the Torro.de website that is an item manufactured in China, imported into Germany, and than shipped to the US from Germany ? Do I pay the German tariff rate or the Chinese tariff rate?

Very interested in knowing. I am considering an order from rctanks.de on Torro parts too. I hope to get it before the 90 days pause of the tariffs ends.

[glocke12]

So how do these tariffs work if I buy something on the Torro.de website that is an item manufactured in China, imported into Germany, and than shipped to the US from Germany ? Do I pay the German tariff rate or the Chinese tariff rate?