Just purchased the Pro. Ive wanted a tank for like 5 years but never really had the disposable income for it. Decided to buy this one as its so beautiful. I LOVE soviet tank design, just something about the proportions is amazing to me.
Is there a T-90A of the same quality made by this or a similar company? I'd really like an RC tank, I have a few model kit tanks and a cheapo plastic Leopard 2A6 RC tank but I want a really nice one, preferably of a modern Russian tank.
I just got one a week ago. My only criticism is it's really easy to dislodge the tracks from the drive sprockets. All that's needed is a small piece of gravel or stick to get caught between the track and the sprocket, and the track will dislodge and sit on top of the sprocket teeth. The tank will still run (I don't even notice sometimes) but the sprockets can slip since the teeth no longer engage with the tracks. There are some guide disks near the center of the sprocket which help keep the track centered. However, they also prevent the track from re-seating itself. Re-seating the tracks is done by pushing on one of the road wheels to cause some slack, then the track can be forced back.
@@firelordazula386 I 3D printed a plastic collar that goes inside the drive sprocket. It keeps the alignment teeth from falling outside the guide disks, so the tracks reseat themselves.
@@jitihunt21 I've bought several spare parts through Amazon: The plastic gearbox lasted less than a year before a tooth got chipped off, so I ordered a steel gearbox. A suspension spring broke, and some of the suspension arms are getting severe wear, so I've ordered new springs and new suspension arms. The Heng Longs have a bunch of "upgrades" hoping you'll buy the cheaper tank (like I did) and then spend more money when it wears out (which I'm now doing). It's better to spend the extra money on a tank that includes the metal wheels (which have bearings to avoid wearing out the suspension arms) and the steel gearbox. I did have a piece of the hull break and was able to 3D print a replacement for it. Overall, my T-72 has held up through some extensive use (driving an hour or two daily through gravel and sand)
Great review! 100% accurate. I love the tank. He is correct it does take about an hour to attach the accessories. The sound is excellent and matches the real thing. However, it really struggles to gain traction in short grass. If the grass is wet almost no traction. The climbing ability is low too. This tank really needs hard soil with no obstacles. My Tiger I with metal tracks performs better. The King Tiger struggles a bit in Grass too. Could use some decent decals.
Hi! It does have 2 opening hatches, the commanders hatch does work, they just got a bit zealous with the glue. Get a smallish flat head screwdriver, and prise it up carefully, it will open. It’s on another review.
Just a FYI the full metal version's will split the lower hull in the front . The plastic can't hold the weight and split at the front road wheels. You gotta add brace to strengthen it up.
So is it better to choose the S version rather than the Pro series which is full metal? because the S series is only metal in the driveshaft and dynamo gears
I have a question on when it says in the instruction paper it says to not drive on long grass or a lawn. Does it mean I can’t drive it on grass or long hard grass?
Jim I'm Joseph. I like the tank. But ware I put the bullets they all end up inside the tank. And don't shoot can you help me with this issue please. Thanks.
Fuck those hatefull comments dude. This a Channel that focus on really nice detailed scale models of a real world Tanks, theres no room for those silly coments here . Save them for other Channels.
you have to upgrade it by yourself. buy the 360 degree tank ring and install it the henglong has a lot of accesory for you to buy if you want to upgrade your tank
I bought a professional Abrams tank with the metal tracks. but it seems that the tracks are too heavy for the motor to move the tank very well, making it very hard for the tank to turn, or go over very small hills. do you have any tips on how I could make my tank work better? I saved up for a very long time, and I am very disappointed in it.
I had plans to buy a second Heng Long next year, but it doesn't look like it will happen. Previously I bought a Heng Long Leopard 2A6 and now it has been sitting in the warehouse for 7 years. It's very difficult to find spare parts, it's strange that they keep releasing RCs but don't follow up with even spare parts...
by the way they only have one type of motor with different gears. plastic, metal and alloy... if you want to increase the power of a dynamo then you have to DIY, aka modify it yourself with a dynamo on the market. Had to rebuild the dynamo mount
@@turdfurgeson2032 Love the "Norm" by the way, I got an early Heng Long T-72 with an Rx7.0 set up and an Airsoft BB gun that doesn`t work(have new one and replacement is not a big problem). Never used it brand new, plus nearly every other Heng Long Tank you can name at 1/16 not least the Tokyo Marui/VS Tank 1/24 tanks including the T-72 in that scale, plus all Forces of Valor 1/24 and all Tamiya models 1/25 of Centurian and Chieftan, Su 100, Panther and Jagpanther ready to RC and two XQ ZTZ 99a and T-10 1/24 Rc Tanks. Needless to say I had a problem. Not to mention mods, crazy figures etc at or near the scale, spare parts and half built transporter. be vary wary. You will have to monitor EBay etc, I`m in UK and want rid of the lot, should open a shop but too much "life" stuff to sort. LOL cringe.
I came across an r/c tank at a thrift shop. I can't find any real brand name. It's still in the box, and has features such as firing airsoft and a built in laser. Looks to be from the 90's, but that's just a guess
I'll be ordering it in the next few days in the standard version, with photo etched parts and ball bearing system. With the ERA additional armor he looks pretty cool! . But now to my question: Why so many decals on one vehicle, you once put an Iraqi version, Guard Panzer Army and GDR NVA decals on it, that doesn't make any sense to me!?! . You should first find out which unit has decals on it and wants to use it, and what kind of camouflage paint which unit had. I will definitely make some parts movable, the turret machine gun, headlights on the turret and the coaxial headlight on the right of the cannon, which is actually connected to the tube with joint struts. In addition, add a rough cast structure to the tower itself using plastic resin from Vallejo 20ml tube, which almost all of the Russian vehicles had
These are great miniatures, especially the T-72 and T-90. For example, the American Abrams and the German Leopard are excellent and effective tanks in real-life warfare, but in miniature they look rather modest. Instead, these Russian tanks have numerous upgrade details the active armors and especially the dark green ones look like a real "war machine". I don't own one like this, but I'm interested in them and watched these demo videos on TH-cam. It's just a pity that the tracks, track wheels, chassis and gearbox of the cheapest versions are made of plastic, which is flexible and does not last in use. Sand, mud and other dirt knock the tracks out of place and break the gears quickly. You can only drive it for "show" -driving on a clean, flat surface or modest terrain. For functional off-road driving, you need metal track chains, their tensioners, metal wheels, steel gearboxes, and with those engine powers, preferably also a stiffer chassis, ball bearings, support bearings for the drive axles and track slip preventors for the drive wheels.... . After all these changes, the tank is suitable for off-road driving, but unfortunately it is estimated to be more than $200 more expensive. But of course it is understandable that if you settle for toy grade, you pay less and if you want Hobby grade, you pay more.
Please clean off the left-over runner cutoffs from the parts you are assembling. This looks like a very nice kit. I would be eye sore with all those spruce leftovers on the parts.
It triggers me gently Heng Long decided to go with wrong ERA kit as "upgrade" for their T-72. "T-72" tank in their offer is closest to T-72A and ERA kit for these uses characteristic wedge shaped layout on the turret front. What HL went with is correct layout, but for T-72B which in turn uses different turret with characteristic cutouts on turret roof, where composite armor is located, hull also would have to be altered. Ironically, reusing most of T-90 hull/turret and giving it this ERA kit would result in convincing T-72B tank
basic maintenance will avoid rust and corrosion and by that I mean dry it off if the wheels get wet after use, also metal is better because it lasts longer then plastic especially if you use it quiet a lot or if you use it rougher terrain, its also generally harder to damage hence why its better
Just purchased the Pro. Ive wanted a tank for like 5 years but never really had the disposable income for it. Decided to buy this one as its so beautiful. I LOVE soviet tank design, just something about the proportions is amazing to me.
Great to hear!
@@MotionRCis it true the hull splits with the metal tracks (silver tracks)
@@ballz3861 I'm sure it has, but pretty rare. I think you would be trying to bash too much for that to happen. It's a tank not a bashing rc car.
Is there a T-90A of the same quality made by this or a similar company? I'd really like an RC tank, I have a few model kit tanks and a cheapo plastic Leopard 2A6 RC tank but I want a really nice one, preferably of a modern Russian tank.
Yeah its like the ak 47. BAD BOYS CHOISE;)
Очень круто , что можно приклеить символику не только СССР, но и Чехословакии, и ГДР.
Man such a tank and the remote...ill paint it cammo green when ill get one
I just got one a week ago. My only criticism is it's really easy to dislodge the tracks from the drive sprockets. All that's needed is a small piece of gravel or stick to get caught between the track and the sprocket, and the track will dislodge and sit on top of the sprocket teeth. The tank will still run (I don't even notice sometimes) but the sprockets can slip since the teeth no longer engage with the tracks. There are some guide disks near the center of the sprocket which help keep the track centered. However, they also prevent the track from re-seating itself. Re-seating the tracks is done by pushing on one of the road wheels to cause some slack, then the track can be forced back.
need to upgrade the track from plastic to metal, and if you can spend some, you can upgrade a bearing for the gearbox
@@firelordazula386 I 3D printed a plastic collar that goes inside the drive sprocket. It keeps the alignment teeth from falling outside the guide disks, so the tracks reseat themselves.
@@GymbalLockIs this heng long worth buying? I have doubts about the spare parts. It seems difficult to find if something happens..
@@jitihunt21 I've bought several spare parts through Amazon: The plastic gearbox lasted less than a year before a tooth got chipped off, so I ordered a steel gearbox. A suspension spring broke, and some of the suspension arms are getting severe wear, so I've ordered new springs and new suspension arms. The Heng Longs have a bunch of "upgrades" hoping you'll buy the cheaper tank (like I did) and then spend more money when it wears out (which I'm now doing). It's better to spend the extra money on a tank that includes the metal wheels (which have bearings to avoid wearing out the suspension arms) and the steel gearbox.
I did have a piece of the hull break and was able to 3D print a replacement for it.
Overall, my T-72 has held up through some extensive use (driving an hour or two daily through gravel and sand)
Looks like the t72-b. Those blocks are e.r.a . Nice tank.
Great review! 100% accurate. I love the tank. He is correct it does take about an hour to attach the accessories. The sound is excellent and matches the real thing. However, it really struggles to gain traction in short grass. If the grass is wet almost no traction. The climbing ability is low too. This tank really needs hard soil with no obstacles. My Tiger I with metal tracks performs better. The King Tiger struggles a bit in Grass too. Could use some decent decals.
Wow these tanks have come a long way. I started the hobby with the tx rx18 with the metal antenna.
my heng tiger 1 has a sitcker inside it saying QC 2002
Hi!
It does have 2 opening hatches, the commanders hatch does work, they just got a bit zealous with the glue.
Get a smallish flat head screwdriver, and prise it up carefully, it will open. It’s on another review.
Nice to see you doing the ground game while you got Wesley doing the air game see you guys on Friday
Without any equipment it looks like the T-55
7:06
Whats the G+A gyroscope its it a stabilization for the gun and turret does this model have it if so am gonna instantly buy it
Pretty neat!!
Just a FYI the full metal version's will split the lower hull in the front . The plastic can't hold the weight and split at the front road wheels. You gotta add brace to strengthen it up.
no suprise. these pro kits need metal lower hulls at MIN. my Torro T2 was metal, driveline, lower hull,turret and gun and was the same price ffs
What do you mean?
So is it better to choose the S version rather than the Pro series which is full metal? because the S series is only metal in the driveshaft and dynamo gears
The decal on the IR light😂
I have a couple of your tanks, Sherman 105 and Tiger 1e. If you made a Canadian Firefly I would soon have 3.
If you shoot it with another rc tank, does the turret fly 20 feet into the air?
Is there a new Sherman as well?
It seems heng long is overhauling all of their RC models and I’m wondering if the Sherman is gonna get an upgrade
Pulling the pieces off the spruce without filing/sanding off tabs was just killing me.
Can you use tap water for that water, sir?
Will there be T-80BVM?
Will there be a Leclerc main battle tank?
Would you guys happen to have a part number for that new smoke unit you mentioned? I am looking for a new smoke unit for my German King Tiger. Thanks.
Please review a couple more Torro tanks made of metal.
Love this t72 i got the t90 now im trying to get the m1 abrams and this t72
Is the heng long t90 pro v7.0 good?
I love mine except I blew the speakers using it above volume level 3. Read the hobby squawk forum about it.
I have a question on when it says in the instruction paper it says to not drive on long grass or a lawn. Does it mean I can’t drive it on grass or long hard grass?
Will you get this version, with FPV?
HL-70-3939-1CC-1-FPV-Armor-DZN1
If the turret blows off easily it's an accurate rendering
Sticker on the lamp is cursed
Only one who noticed
Nobody talks if it's waterproof I guess it's not waterproof LOL I'm sure you could seal some of the electronics
I wonder if you could use glue and slap the era on like in the t72B3 version
You can. Mr Tankalot has got quite a few very in depth tutorial videos on how to do it in this very model.
Are these tanks at all waterproof? Like can I take them through mud or shallow puddles?
Jim
I'm
Joseph. I like the tank. But ware I put the bullets they all end up inside the tank. And don't shoot can you help me with this issue please. Thanks.
Is the only difference between the professional and upgrade version just metal wheels and tracks? Thanks. Cool looking tank!
From where can I buy this .😮
from our website. motionrc.com or motionrc.eu depending on what part of the world you live
next T14 Armata please?
King tiger heng long review?
Awesome
big downside with the extra parts is that there is no paint added to cover up all the spots when you break out the parts from the racks
does it have a unlockable turret launch feature like real t72s...
Fuck those hatefull comments dude.
This a Channel that focus on really nice detailed scale models of a real world Tanks, theres no room for those silly coments here . Save them for other Channels.
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Is there a way to make the turret have full operational 360 range?
you have to upgrade it by yourself. buy the 360 degree tank ring and install it
the henglong has a lot of accesory for you to buy if you want to upgrade your tank
Interesting I think I see some preupgraded ones available@@sandwich1234
Can they also pop the turret like the original?
@@Beavis-et8ox Of course! Put some fireworks inside a tank and launch it! This work also Abrams, Challenger, Leopard etc, etc, tanks!😂
How are the Z Sticker?
I bought a professional Abrams tank with the metal tracks. but it seems that the tracks are too heavy for the motor to move the tank very well, making it very hard for the tank to turn, or go over very small hills. do you have any tips on how I could make my tank work better? I saved up for a very long time, and I am very disappointed in it.
I had plans to buy a second Heng Long next year, but it doesn't look like it will happen. Previously I bought a Heng Long Leopard 2A6 and now it has been sitting in the warehouse for 7 years. It's very difficult to find spare parts, it's strange that they keep releasing RCs but don't follow up with even spare parts...
by the way they only have one type of motor with different gears. plastic, metal and alloy... if you want to increase the power of a dynamo then you have to DIY, aka modify it yourself with a dynamo on the market. Had to rebuild the dynamo mount
Where to buy it pls can someone tell me
I wanna get the new smoke generator for my 3 other tanks.
Where can I buy it on Mexico???
Do they still sell the regular t-72 without all the era on it?
Yes, got one from a few years back from HL.
@@axelusul currently all I can find is the one with all the era crap on it
@@turdfurgeson2032
Love the "Norm" by the way,
I got an early Heng Long T-72 with an Rx7.0 set up and an Airsoft BB gun that doesn`t work(have new one and replacement is not a big problem). Never used it brand new, plus nearly every other Heng Long Tank you can name at 1/16 not least the Tokyo Marui/VS Tank 1/24 tanks including the T-72 in that scale, plus all Forces of Valor 1/24 and all Tamiya models 1/25 of Centurian and Chieftan, Su 100, Panther and Jagpanther ready to RC and two XQ ZTZ 99a and T-10 1/24 Rc Tanks.
Needless to say I had a problem. Not to mention mods, crazy figures etc at or near the scale, spare parts and half built transporter. be vary wary.
You will have to monitor EBay etc, I`m in UK and want rid of the lot, should open a shop but too much "life" stuff to sort. LOL cringe.
@@turdfurgeson2032 E-Bay UK a "Smooth T-72" Arrow Models got 10 M8.
...AUSGEZEICHNET!!!!!!!
Hope in the near future these tank can shoot a real ammo
why?
😂
I'm sure someone could modify it to shoot 22 short
I came across an r/c tank at a thrift shop. I can't find any real brand name. It's still in the box, and has features such as firing airsoft and a built in laser. Looks to be from the 90's, but that's just a guess
I'll be ordering it in the next few days in the standard version, with photo etched parts and ball bearing system. With the ERA additional armor he looks pretty cool! . But now to my question: Why so many decals on one vehicle, you once put an Iraqi version, Guard Panzer Army and GDR NVA decals on it, that doesn't make any sense to me!?! . You should first find out which unit has decals on it and wants to use it, and what kind of camouflage paint which unit had. I will definitely make some parts movable, the turret machine gun, headlights on the turret and the coaxial headlight on the right of the cannon, which is actually connected to the tube with joint struts. In addition, add a rough cast structure to the tower itself using plastic resin from Vallejo 20ml tube, which almost all of the Russian vehicles had
Do the KV-2!!
These are great miniatures, especially the T-72 and T-90. For example, the American Abrams and the German Leopard are excellent and effective tanks in real-life warfare, but in miniature they look rather modest.
Instead, these Russian tanks have numerous upgrade details
the active armors and especially the dark green ones look like a real "war machine".
I don't own one like this, but I'm interested in them and watched these demo videos on TH-cam.
It's just a pity that the tracks, track wheels, chassis and gearbox of the cheapest versions are made of plastic, which is flexible and does not last in use. Sand, mud and other dirt knock the tracks out of place and break the gears quickly. You can only drive it for "show" -driving on a clean, flat surface or modest terrain.
For functional off-road driving, you need metal track chains, their tensioners, metal wheels, steel gearboxes, and with those engine powers, preferably also a stiffer chassis, ball bearings, support bearings for the drive axles and track slip preventors for the drive wheels.... .
After all these changes, the tank is suitable for off-road driving, but unfortunately it is estimated to be more than $200 more expensive.
But of course it is understandable that if you settle for toy grade, you pay less and if you want Hobby grade, you pay more.
My bbs don't fit in the hole
Please clean off the left-over runner cutoffs from the parts you are assembling. This looks like a very nice kit. I would be eye sore with all those spruce leftovers on the parts.
Does the model also have the original "Jack in the Box" turret?
wow what an amazing joke u sure are funny...
does this T72 come with a javelin?
you put the red star on the searchlight 🙄 🤦♂️
does the M4A3 Sherman tank come with a panzerfaust?
@@NovaTech1 even a abrams wont survive a Javelin or russian kornet. those idiot keep spamming Javelin on russian weopons.
@@sandwich1234 Ik im just fed up with these so i decided to mess with them too
8:05 why the arabic latters?
that hurts me🇸🇦💔
I want some Z Force decals.
It triggers me gently Heng Long decided to go with wrong ERA kit as "upgrade" for their T-72.
"T-72" tank in their offer is closest to T-72A and ERA kit for these uses characteristic wedge shaped layout on the turret front. What HL went with is correct layout, but for T-72B which in turn uses different turret with characteristic cutouts on turret roof, where composite armor is located, hull also would have to be altered.
Ironically, reusing most of T-90 hull/turret and giving it this ERA kit would result in convincing T-72B tank
Also, T-72 doesn't have neutral steering, which kind of triggers me on this model
Great Video TY!! The paint job on these is horrible looking forward to painting it.
Ni
How can people say metal is better when it gets corroded
basic maintenance will avoid rust and corrosion and by that I mean dry it off if the wheels get wet after use, also metal is better because it lasts longer then plastic especially if you use it quiet a lot or if you use it rougher terrain, its also generally harder to damage hence why its better
seen and used in ukraine on a daily basis /war photographers
You put an East German and a Soviet Russian roundel at the same time… looks ridiculous. And the you added Arabic. 🤦♂️
Just showing whats on the included decal sheet. You can put any of those on anywhere you wish
Love the T-72 ........not so impressive in real life !
I have a question, are these toys printed in 3D printers?
ERA spam
Its not 72
can you send me one please please please my girlfriend wont let me
We don't sell girlfriends unfortunately.
There is a 360 turret version of that yank
Tank I ment
It looks more like a t-64
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