Looking for my next Sherman, need advice

[Matchstick101]

So right now I'm looking into getting another Sherman to go along with my HL M4A3(105). I'm torn between the Mato M4A3(75) and Taigen M4A3(76). I like the fact the mato comes with a clark board and that it's full metal. On the other hand the taigen is almost half the price.

[keilau]

So right now I'm looking into getting another Sherman to go along with my HL M4A3(105). I'm torn between the Mato M4A3(75) and Taigen M4A3(76). I like the fact the mato comes with a clark board and that it's full metal. On the other hand the taigen is almost half the price.

Since you are at this budget range, the first choice is Tamiya M51 Super Sherman 1/16 RC tank. It is in kit form only and is discontinued. It may be difficult to find and expensive. The Sherman is a medium tank. The chassis is small in 1/16 scale. Tamiya is the only RC that uses 540 motors.

https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/116-tank/rc-super-sherman/

[keilau]

If the M51 SuperSherman is impossible to find, Tamiya did offer an old kit last year as a second choice.

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1/16 R/C Sherman kit in 2024, Tamiya is delighted to announce the reproduction of Item 56014 1/16 R/C M4 Sherman 105mm Howitzer Full-Option Kit.

The M4 Sherman was a mainstay of the Allied WWII war effort and was manufactured in several different variants including the 105mm howitzer depicted by this highly realistic R/C model assembly kit. Along with the accurate form of the vehicle, this model features moving suspension, realistic sounds and even lights for a truly all-encompassing scale armor experience.

https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/116-tank/rc-m4-sherman-105mm-howitzer-2/full-option-kit/

[keilau]

When buying a Tamiya 1/16 scale RC tank, usually, the radio controller is NOT included.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/135044373601?_skw=1+16+tamiya+track+for+56014&epid=1400562332&itmmeta=01JMQ5BYFCCVS470Q9NPGWMJRE&hash=item1f71459c61:g:tEAAAOSwo6ZmNV0w&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1fJYubyA0r4wSi8IS9GAqBYzisXdOB7DBOBUj%2FtPAUv4dVutaOWm9Lu924TB5dZwrFvhLmdXsncf%2FlHnfeu4MRILs9xpMW68H%2BIW8uhEHdu%2F70fA%2B16v0RvyKNijxHs0s9TshjoZrmN3HcJhvoMcSNJjL4iPuNnjFjCgTd6hungC03p0SaqqHhX9z4SesH%2BbzvNMb7RFoiFGBn0DeMZf6808nrUVSDbjIwBanNuFRgyfNNSSRFyBYyVl8yqMLJm58pUgLl%2FQhxHfdC0oi5W60YeU25dGTVAW4mGhGJSOFMMiA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6ror-WlZQ

[keilau]

I upgraded my Heng Long Sherman with parts from different sources. Total cost is about the same as the Torro Sherman.

https://www.hobbysquawk.com/forum/rc-cars-tanks-trucks-and-more/rc-tanks/221445-post-your-pictures-rc-tank-gallery?p=385203#post385203

[cleong]

Since you are at this budget range, the first choice is Tamiya M51 Super Sherman 1/16 RC tank. It is in kit form only and is discontinued. It may be difficult to find and expensive. The Sherman is a medium tank. The chassis is small in 1/16 scale. Tamiya is the only RC that uses 540 motors.

https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/116-tank/rc-super-sherman/

Tamiya only uses 540 motors on their specialized diiferential gearboxes where one motor provides drive and the other provides turning. Off the top of my head, that's the Leopard 2, Type 10 and Abrams - for all the rest - they use 380 motors.

[keilau]

Tamiya only uses 540 motors on their specialized diiferential gearboxes where one motor provides drive and the other provides turning. Off the top of my head, that's the Leopard 2, Type 10 and Abrams - for all the rest - they use 380 motors.

I believe you are correct. I was misled by the product posting of the M4 Sherman at MotionRC.com

Features:

• Two Type 540 motors that can operate together or individually to produce forward/reverse running and pivot turning
• Metal torsion bars and suspension arms combine with the wide tracks to smoothly absorb bumps and dips in the terrain and provide high maneuverability
• Realistic engine sounds accompany the tank as it starts up, drives, and stops to idle
• Hull-mounted main gun can be elevated, depressed, and swung to the left and right

https://www.motionrc.com/products/tamiya-m4-sherman-105mm-howitzer-full-option-1-16-scale-medium-tank-kit-tam56014?variant=44644609491129&country=US&currenc y=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&ut m_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&srs ltid=AfmBOorwt2Lth4yHSsJzM2c2zFhNYxgcQc6Ml-aBUt4U633pGCy_UFw8vo4

[DavidN]

If you like metal, have the $, and intend to IR battle in clubs, go with the Mato. If you have less $ and don't intend to IR battle in clubs, go with Taigen/Torro. If you have little $ and don't mind plastic, buy the HL and upgrade with Richard Johnson's conversion kit....It is so durable and you will hardly ever de-track.

[Matchstick101]

If you like metal, have the $, and intend to IR battle in clubs, go with the Mato. If you have less $ and don't intend to IR battle in clubs, go with Taigen/Torro. If you have little $ and don't mind plastic, buy the HL and upgrade with Richard Johnson's conversion kit....It is so durable and you will hardly ever de-track.

I am looking into getting into a club. in fact i don't live to far from the tank museum where the LA tank club plays. Been wanting to swing by and see everything but back to the matter at hand. I've been leaning to the Mato as it looks like it would be an easy way to get a ir ready tank and as much as I would love to own a Tamiya tank. I just don't have the time to build something like that. I mean, weathering and detailing my HL Sherman was one thing but building from the ground up would take me forever.

[DavidN]

Have you installed the LegoDEI IR battle unit into your other Sherman yet? You can start battle with that one first before moving into the Clark's board type.

[Matchstick101]

Have you installed the LegoDEI IR battle unit into your other Sherman yet? You can start battle with that one first before moving into the Clark's board type.

I didn't know the LegoDEI unit could work stock with a HL 7.0 board.... I wouldn't mind taking "Buffalo" out to battle

[SoCalBobS]

LegoDEI sells two versions, one that works on Heng Long, one that works on Clark, etc. They're not cross compatible, so order the correct one for your use.