Tamiya 1/16 Scale King Tiger Full Option RC Model Kit

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Tamiya 1/16 Scale King Tiger Full Option RC Model Kit (56018)
£679.00
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RC Pack for Tamiya Tanks (RCTANK)
£157.95
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Tamiya King Tiger Full Option 1:16 Scale R/C Tank Kit

Tamiya continues to develop its 1/16 R/C Tank Series. The fourth full-option kit to make its appearance is the German Heavy Tank King Tiger. Not only can the model move forward and backward and turn with a great sense of power, but the turret can be rotated and the 88mm gun raised and lowered. To imitate the firing of the main gun and of front machinegun, light flashes while sound is heard. The sound of the engine has been recorded, with the assistance of the French museum of Saumur, from a real Maybach HL230-P30 engine of the only King Tiger kept in working condition in the world. Not only all stages of engine sound (idling through full throttle) but also all the metallic clanking of the tank tracks have been thoroughly recorded.

2 Types of Engine Starting Sounds

Besides using electric motor starter in general conditions, the King Tiger's engine was started using a crank starter on cold days to save batteries power. This model realistically replicates both of these procedures. When switching on transmitter first, the crank starting sound is heard, but when you switch on the receiver first, electric motor starting sound is heard. You can now feel like you are part of the tank crew as you decide which procedure to follow based on temperature conditions.

Recording the Actual Engine Sound

The only King Tiger kept in working condition is displayed in the Musee des Blindes in Saumur France. In order to record the actual Maybach engine sound, Tamiya's staff crossed half of the planet to come to Saumur. Hearing the 700hp Maybach V12 engine sound when running your King Tiger will provide you with an even more striking feel of realism.

Zimmerit Coating, Realistic and Easy to Apply

During the second half of WWII, Zimmerit coating was applied on German tanks to protect them from the threat of magnetic mines. For this kit, the Zimmerit coating has been replicated with a unique relief printed seal. Thanks to this seal, you can now represent accurately a late war King Tiger with great ease.

About the Model

  • 1/16 R/C German Heavy Tank King Tiger assembly kit.
  • Overall Length: 640mm, Overall Width: 235mm.
  • The massive form of the most powerful tank of WWII has been accurately portrayed.
  • 88mm gun barrel replicated with aluminum.
  • Intricate tank tracks come pre-assembled.
  • Kit includes 1 tank commander (upper torso), and decals for the portrayal of 3 different King Tiger Heavy Tanks

Tank Radio Package Contains:

Charger, transmitter, receiver and battery bundle for Tamiya King Tiger.

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