1\/16 Scale German Tiger I Late Unpainted Heavy Tank from Torro - RTR - TOR1113818101
The Tiger I, a German heavy tank of World War II, operated from 1942 in Africa and Europe, usually in independent heavy tank battalions. It was designated Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf H during development but was changed to Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf E during production. The Tiger I gave the German Army its first armoured fighting vehicle that mounted the 8.8 cm KwK 36 gun (derived from the 8.8 cm Flak 36). 1,347 were built between August 1942 and August 1944.
Faithfully recreated in 1\/16 scale, Torro continues to grow its reputation as a producer of high quality, high functioning RC tanks. This Pro Edition of the German Tiger I features more than 70% metal part construction, a 360 degree rotating turret, a realistic torsion bar suspension, and a barrel recoil and muzzle flash effect that fires in sync with the IR (infrared) battle system.
This version is delivered as RTR (Ready to Run), meaning it is fully functional out of the box, but it is UNPAINTED, giving modelers more freedom to detail, paint, and weather their model to their final preference. For the pre-painted version, visit here.
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All Metal Track System
All of Torro's "Pro-Edition" tanks feature full metal drive systems. Single track links are connected with steel pins, propelled by metal drive sprockets and riding over metal road wheels and idler. Confidently conquer terrain with these durable metal tracks!
High Torque Motors
Reliable metal geared gearboxes are driven by high torque motors.
Heavy Metal Castings
Hoist hooks, spare track links and even simulated "welds" are reproduced in cast metal! The iconic "Zimmerit" coating applied by tank crews to repel magnetic mines is also molded into the plastic upper hull for additional period accuracy.
IR Battle Ready
Engage in friendly infrared ("IR") combat with other tanks using Torro's proprietary IR Battle System, both inflicting hits upon and receiving hits from opponents! Sounds and action signal each hit, until the 5th hit disables the tank. After 10 seconds, the disabled tank restarts and can rejoin the fight!
Superb Scale Fidelity
Molded details, metal cast parts, brass photo-etched parts, and functional elements such as opening hatches all elevate this RC model to the next level, making it a perfect display piece when it's not powering through the battlefield outside.
360 Degree Turret
Fully rotate the metal turret 360 degrees, and move the all-metal barrel up and down to train on your target. Torro's integrated drive electronics gives you complete proportional control to translate your precise inputs to all axe of movement. Drive, turn, traverse, train, and fire!
Barrel Recoil and Muzzle Flash Effect
The Pro-Edition of Torro tanks are distinguished by their synchronized barrel recoil and muzzle flash effect. When firing the main cannon, the barrel recoils at the same time that an LED inside the barrel flashes and a firing sound plays through the tank's internal speaker. Normally a costly aftermarket feature, this entire system is pre-installed in this Torro Pro-Edition King Tiger.
Exhaust Effect
Glycerin-based "exhaust effect" simulates engine exhaust emanating from the two rear mounted chimneys.
Torsion Bar Suspension
Unlike simpler models with basic spring suspension arms, this Torro tank features a torsion bar suspension system that functions like the real tank! Torsion bars impart positive downforce on the tracks at all degrees of rotation, resulting in significantly improved traction over uneven terrain.
Ready for Painting and Weathering
Torro’s unpainted versions provide the ideal blank canvas to allow your scale painting and decorating skills to be displayed, resulting in a truly customized, one-of-a-kind model.
Features:
70%+ metal parts including turret, main barrel, tracks and drive system
360 degree turret rotation
Barrel Recoil with Muzzle Flash effect
Realistic Torsion Bar suspension system
Metal lower hull, drive wheels, idler wheels, and road wheels
Single pad metal tracks connected with steel pins
Proportional acceleration, steering, turret traverse, and gun movement
Realistic sound system and smoke effect generator
Fires an invisible IR signal to be used as part of Torro's proprietary Infrared Battle System, which disables other tanks when hit five times during simulated combat. Up to 20 tanks at the same time can battle each other!
Dimensions: 650mm x 200mm x 230mm
Weight: 7.0kg
Includes:
Torro German Tiger I Late Unpainted 1\/16 Scale Heavy Tank - RTR
7.2V NiMH battery with Tamiya connector
7.2V NiMH battery charger
12-Channel 2.4GHz radio transmitter
Infrared (IR) battle system receiver
Painted cosmetic accessory parts
Adhesive decal sheet
Set of small parts and accessories
Smoke effect oil (vegetable glycerin)
Complete instruction manual in English and German
Requires:
Six (6) AA size batteries for the radio transmitter – we recommend Admiral NiMH AA Rechargeable Batteries (6 Pack)
Optional:
Admiral 3500mAh 2S 7.4V Li-ion Battery with Tamiya Connector