Tamiya King Tigers

[Saxondog]

Hey Guys,I am considering bidding on two Tamiya King Tigers#58004,the posting says these are 20yrs.old but otherwise complete and partially built.The kits seem to have the older transmissions,A radio for one is included for one.Metal Tracks,wheels,sprockets are included.So are these worth having and can they be upgraded to a more modern standard.I may be required to bid as much as 400.00us for both and would value the opinion of the more experienced members.Thanks Blake

[[ICE]monkey]

hi blake, im sure the hulls are the same, so yes you could swop the gearboxs out ,BUT by the time youve fitted new boxs, dmd /mtu units /speaker and wiring, i would personaly wait for the newer version ,

[fv432]

from the info i have on them the newer gearboxes can be installed and the only other difference is the wheels the oilder type i believe dont take bearing races like the newer version but that can be easily rectified with a couple of wheel sprues

the electronics are different to the newer full option k/t

[FireflyKeith]

My KT is the old 56004, and i replaced the gearboxes with 3-1 reduction boxes and the electrics for Heng Long electrics to keep it on the cheap, but if it's the latest Tamiya stuff you want to put in it, then i also say wait for a full option one to come along, it will probably be cheaper

Keith

[tankmad]

I had the old king tiger which was made into the jagdtiger in masterclass with hl electronics but for the price you are talking about you could get a second hand newer full op for that hang on mate one will come up.
Stevie

[Saxondog]

I watched it go for 280,and decided to take the advice from my mates,that being all of you and Septon and Mart and let it go.Sax

[bubbajoexx]

Hey Guys,I am considering bidding on two Tamiya King Tigers#58004,the posting says these are 20yrs.old but otherwise complete and partially built.The kits seem to have the older transmissions,A radio for one is included for one.Metal Tracks,wheels,sprockets are included.So are these worth having and can they be upgraded to a more modern standard.I may be required to bid as much as 400.00us for both and would value the opinion of the more experienced members.Thanks Blake

I give you a good deal on the 2Tamiya KTs i have for sale one is complete less the dmd and mfu and is brand new and for alot less the other needs tracks and gearboxes all the small tools and such are still on the sprews and come with the tankthe turret has elevation rotation and recoil already installed

[Saxondog]

First think,Hi Bubba been a while since we talked,I am interested can you provide info like the complete one is kit form as I want to build a KT,and as for controls I'm more of an Airsoft/paintball pnuematic gun guy so you could actually keep all that stuff.

[Saxondog]

Sorry missed the pictures some how.Sax

[bubbajoexx]

First think,Hi Bubba been a while since we talked,I am interested can you provide info like the complete one is kit form as I want to build a KT,and as for controls I'm more of an Airsoft/paintball pnuematic gun guy so you could actually keep all that stuff.

the one in the picture is new and partly assembled all the small parts like cables and tools need to be painted and installed and the tank camoed to your choise the running gear is done ready for electrics the older one needs to have gearboxes installed and tracks and i think i have a set of 3
;1 steels gearboxes here for it you will need to make your own mounting holes to put them in and the turret needs a new bottom but i have a metal barrel for it brand new