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From: Andrew McGuire <zuid-at-zip.com.au>
Subject: Re: [Fwd: t014]
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 18:10:18 +1100
Reply-To: tanks-at-rctankcombat.com

Aahz. wrote:
>       Well, as a high end, Mark-1-tanks sells a very detailed, fully
> functional 1/6 T34 with a starter pistol turret for around 5,800.00 and the
> same kit as a rolling chassis for 4,450.00

  ...

>       Oddly enough their destroyer, a Jagdpanzer, is even more expensive
> 6,110.00


Actually, if you are seriously considering buying one of these tanks, 
you may be better off buying directly from the manufacturer in Russia.

http://www.interdacom.ru/~tanks/

The tanks are estimated to be around 70kgs (uhhm .. 155-ish lbs?) in 
full battle dress .. If you bought one with no options or radio, I 
imagine they'd be a bit lighter, but I suspect most of the weight is in 
the cast pieces and gearbox/motor units... so save your pennies for the 
shipping costs. :)


Oh, as a side note - The hull and superstructure on these are made from 
fibreglass.  It's pretty thick fibreglass but these 70kg monsters 
supposedly take a massive amount of punishment.  If somebody who already 
has a decent-looking take went to the trouble of taking a mold, you 
could have the makings of a quick and cheap(ish) way to get people like 
Dugedug into the hobby.


Andrew.