Tamiya King Tiger Tank 56018

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.

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.

*1/16 scale Radio Controlled Assembly Model Kit

*A four-channel RC unit is necessary to operate this kit.
Two 7.2V Tamiya Racing Packs (or equivalent) and
charger are also required.

Amazing!
Engine start, idling and revving When receiver is switched on, the engine starter sound can be heard followed by high revving sound. At this moment, you can make the engine rev by moving the control stick. Tank will not move when revving function is engaged. You will have to release this mode to run the tank. The revving mode operates when you switch on the T-06 switch first.
The main gun When shooting, the main gun flashes and recoils. Realistic firing sound can be heard while the hull oscillates. You can shoot every 9 seconds (6 times/min) like the actual tank. (No shell are fired)
9 seconds (908KB)	Procedure Push trim on the left side of the right control stick to full front and push the right control stick quickly from central position to full front position.
Search and destroy! Turret turn and main gun elevation accompanied with realistic sound. Locate and lock on your enemy's position. You can control the turret's rotation speed with transmitter control stick. At full speed, the turret can make one full turn in 23 seconds. Main gun can be lowered at a 10 degree angle and raised at a 15 degree angle
15 seconds (1.3MB)	Procedure Move left control stick to the right and to the left to rotate the turret and move right control stick to the front and to the back to raise and lower the main gun.
Auxiliary weapon When firing the M1919A4 front machinegun (flashes via diode), realistic sound can be heard. You can make continuous firing during 3 seconds.
6 seconds (1.4MB)	Procedure Pull trim on the left side of the right control stick to full back and pull the right control stick quickly from central position to full back position.
How to make normal run (lighting on of brake lamps when braking) Not only, the tank can move forward and backward and make smooth and sharp turns but it can also rotate. Digital controls will allow beginners to achieve smooth maneuvers. The sound of the engine and the metallic clanking sound of the tracks adapt to the model's movement giving an impressively realistic feel.
15 seconds (1.4MB)	Procedure Move left control stick to the front and to the front/rear to make tank go forward/backward. Move right control stick to the right/left to make the tank turn. The left control stick's brake procedure (backward) engages brake lamps on.
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Recording actual engine sound

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. Not only all stages of engine sound from idling through full throttle, but also all the metallic clanking of the tank tracks as well as the crank starting sound and the electric motor starting sound have been thoroughly recorded. Hearing the 700hp Maybach V12 engine sound when running your King Tiger will provide you with an even more striking feel of realism.

Specifications

	Tamiya's King Tiger Tank (56018) - The German Heavy Tank King Tiger made its appearance during WWII in 1944. Now its available from tamiya in 1:16 scale kit that will astonish you with its realism.

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Turret can rotate 360 degrees with real moving sound.

The 88mm gun can be raised up to 15 degrees and lowered down to 8 degrees

To imitate firing, light flashes and the powerful sound of firing can be heard at the same time.

You can fire the front machine gun that also flashes while sound is heard.

Suspension comprised of die-cast arm and stainless steel torsion plate for efficient shock absorption over rugged terrain.

One tank crew chief figure looking forward is included.

Gun barrel precisely rendered with aluminum to eliminate parting lines and provide great accuracy.

The interior part of gun turret features a gearbox to simulate recoil. The gun jerks backward rapidly as firing sound is heard and then comes smoothly back into position.

Control Unit efficiently loaded in the tank. Speaker unit that performs impressive sound is loaded in the back of the tank.

	Tamiya's King Tiger Tank (56018) - The German Heavy Tank King Tiger made its appearance during WWII in 1944. Now its available from tamiya in 1:16 scale kit that will astonish you with its realism.