I recently received a 3DP Panzer II C from China. The tank has always been a favorite of mine. I'll share some observations of the 3DP offerings in case anyone wants to give it a try. I've bought two tanks, this and a Soviet T-26 so far.
The seller will print and assemble various subjects, mainly those found on Cults 3D, Thingiverse and other sites. Motors and gearboxes, headlight and muzzle flash LED's, smoke units, servo elevation and recoil mechanisms are installed. They're advertised as "no electronics", meaning no MFU board. However, I asked and got Heng Long 7.1 boards installed. I recommend doing so, as he does a very good job with the wiring. Better than me, that's a fact.
So, what's the product like? It depends on the subject. The fit and finish is very good, print lines can be seen if one looks close. There hasn't been any need for filler or sanding. The seller isn't the designer, although the turret traverse, barrel elevation and recoil are his systems. This Panzer II is very low powered, because due to the small space, small motors and gearboxes like the N20's have to be used. The T-26, on the other hand has more room so larger more powerful motors can fit. The T-26 has barrel recoil, the Pz II doesn't since it has such a small turret. There is no sprung suspension, but the bogies do pivot. No bearings. Both files do have adjustable idler tensioners. The tracks are PETG and seem pretty robust.
I do know two persons who own the Japanese Type 95 Ha-Go models. The tanks are similar to the PzII, in that their small size requires small motors. One owner has added IR battle capability, but that seems very difficult.
I am attracted to the early, smaller, more obscure WW2 tanks. They all played an important role in the development of armored warfare. These are a way to own radio control examples, even if they don't "battle".
The seller will print and assemble various subjects, mainly those found on Cults 3D, Thingiverse and other sites. Motors and gearboxes, headlight and muzzle flash LED's, smoke units, servo elevation and recoil mechanisms are installed. They're advertised as "no electronics", meaning no MFU board. However, I asked and got Heng Long 7.1 boards installed. I recommend doing so, as he does a very good job with the wiring. Better than me, that's a fact.
So, what's the product like? It depends on the subject. The fit and finish is very good, print lines can be seen if one looks close. There hasn't been any need for filler or sanding. The seller isn't the designer, although the turret traverse, barrel elevation and recoil are his systems. This Panzer II is very low powered, because due to the small space, small motors and gearboxes like the N20's have to be used. The T-26, on the other hand has more room so larger more powerful motors can fit. The T-26 has barrel recoil, the Pz II doesn't since it has such a small turret. There is no sprung suspension, but the bogies do pivot. No bearings. Both files do have adjustable idler tensioners. The tracks are PETG and seem pretty robust.
I do know two persons who own the Japanese Type 95 Ha-Go models. The tanks are similar to the PzII, in that their small size requires small motors. One owner has added IR battle capability, but that seems very difficult.
I am attracted to the early, smaller, more obscure WW2 tanks. They all played an important role in the development of armored warfare. These are a way to own radio control examples, even if they don't "battle".
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