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[PanzerLoco]

I don’t understand the trend among so many RC tank manufacturers of placing the power switch inside the driver’s hatch.
I miss the older generation of RC tanks, with the power switch underneath the hull.
What’s the idea behind this? Is opening the driver’s hatch just to turn the power on supposed to be part of the thrill?!
Adding a driver figure brings so much life to an RC model, and having the power switch right there can really get in the way of that.

Cheers, Panzer Loco!!

[tank_me]

I don't do figures on my tanks as painting is the part of my build I only tolerate. Painting figures is definitely a no go for me. The only vehicles I have that have figures are wheeled ones where it looks strange not having a driver.

I like having it on top of the tank so I don't have to pick the tank up or feel around the bottom to find the switch. Also if you run in any water, having the switch that low isn't great. I would say that there is also a greater chance of something hitting it (although slim I know) while driving. For some tanks I have also filled the lower with resin for a little extra weight and it ends up being another hole to plug. Lots of disadvantages for the way I use my tanks. I don't necessarily put it under a crew hatch. I will also put them under engine hatches, etc. I battle my tanks so most of the time I have a battle system in one of the turret hatches so it doesn't bother me at all.