Few tanks carry a reputation like the Tiger I, and this Taigen Middle Version is a hefty 6.83kg 1/16 scale RC Tank modelled on the mid-production machine. It comes ready to run. The box holds a 2000mAh Li-ion battery with an XT60 connector, a charger, a 2.4GHz remote, a bottle of smoke fluid and a set of accessory parts, so all that's left to do is charge up. Taigen's V3 control board runs a full sound system covering the start-up rumble, the steady engine note and the shut-down, with machine gun chatter and cannon fire in between. Press fire and the metal barrel recoils as an LED flashes inside it and smoke drifts from the muzzle, while exhaust smoke trails from the rear deck. Line up another compatible IR tank and the IR battle system turns a stroll across the lawn into a duel.
Bright front LED lights pick out the path as daylight fades. Twin 380 sized brushed motors on a solid metal chassis base and metal base plate give the Tiger steady pulling power. Rubber track wheels running on metal tracks grip lawn and dirt, and independent torsion bars let every road wheel rise and fall with the ground, so the ride stays composed across uneven patches. The plastic upper hull wears a professionally airbrushed paint job that looks right at home in a display cabinet. Charge the battery, top up the smoke fluid and let the big cat prowl.
Note
Please refer to the instruction manual for operation, safety, waterproof standards and maintenance instructions.
Smoke Fluid: Use only one drop at a time to avoid flooding the smoke generator.
This is a hobby-grade product, not a toy. Adult supervision is recommended for younger operators.
Please Note: The BB firing mechanism on this model has been disabled to comply with Australian laws regarding projectile toys. The Infrared (IR) battle mode is fully operational for combat play.