


This means they are built to scale and have an incredible amount of detail. Hobby grade vehicles are usually exact replicas of actual military tanks. RC tanks come basically come in two options: hobby grade and toys. Considering that it has over 1,200 pieces, we think it is best for tweens and older kids who have the patience and determination to put something of its complexity together. Instead, it is a model kit that you must assemble before you can start patrolling your territory with it. The Bo Toys Storm of the Desert stands apart from all the rest in that it doesn't come ready to run. M41A3 comes as a single unit, whereas both the other options come as a set. M41A3, Click N' Play CNP4792, and HQ iPlay Battling Set. When it comes to battle tanks, we have the JJRC U.S. In the latter category we have the Cheerwing German Tiger, which is an affordable and lifelike option, and the Air Hogs Robo Trax, which transforms into a robot and shoots projectiles. A step down in price and quality is the Heng Long German Tiger I, which lacks the metal gears and tracks.įor the kiddos, you'll have to choose if you want to get the battle tanks, which they can use with a sibling or friends, or if they would be happier with something they can play with alone. So if you are looking at these three, it will really come down to which tank you style you prefer. The Heng Long M1A2 Abrams, Heng Long German King Tiger, and Heng Long US M4A3 Sherman all offer the same features and functionality, including metal tracks and gears, the ability to shoot pellets over 50 feet, sound effects, smoke generation, and a highly maneuverable turret. We looked at many of the Tamiya models, and while they are no doubt impressive RC tanks, we didn't think anyone but the most die-hard enthusiast would really think they justify costing four to five times as much as the Heng Long options we have included, especially considering the specs aren't too different.

When it comes to the hobby-grade category, Heng Long immediately stands out as making some of the best options when you consider price to quality. RC tanks can be a ton of fun for both adults and children, and as you might expect, just like with RC cars and trucks, there are vast differences in the quality and prices between hobby-grade models for you, and toy-grade models that would make a great gift for a kid.
