Tamiya 56018 King Tiger Production Turret with Option Parts **Pre-Order**

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Estimated Delivery Date into the UK:- 08/03/24

Tamiya King Tiger Production Turret with Option Parts (DMD/MF01) 

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 unique relief printed stickers. Thanks to these stickers, you can now represent accurately a late war King Tiger with great ease.

About the German King Tiger (Henschel Turret)

The German Heavy Tank King Tiger made its appearance during WWII in 1944. The chassis front armour was 150mm thick with 80mm thick side armour and powered by a 700hp Maybach HL230-P30 engine. The Henschel and Porsche companies came up with rival turret prototypes. The first fifty tanks produced had Porsche turret whereas subsequent tanks were equipped with the Henschel designed production turret that featured many improvements over the first model. The King Tiger was armed with a 71-caliber 88mm gun that had enough power to pierce 150mm thick armour from 2,000m away. Between the beginning of production in Summer 1944 and March 1945, 440 units were completed. Due to the havoc wreaked by the King Tiger during the final German offensive on the Ardennes front in December of 1944, the Allied forces that moved in on Berlin would fear the King Tiger up until the very last day of the war.

About the Model

The massive form of the most powerful tank of WWII has been accurately portrayed. 88mm gun barrel replicated with aluminium. Intricate tank tracks come pre-assembled. Kit includes commander figure (upper torso), and decals for the portrayal of 3 different King Tiger Heavy Tanks

Realistic Engine Sounds
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. 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.

Kit Specifications:

Scale: 1:16 RC Assembly Kit
Length: 640mm, Width: 235mm 

Requires 4-channel radio, 2x 7.2-7.4volt battery with compatible charger and Tamiya paint to complete. Sold separately

Postage:

Due to the sheer size and weight of the Tamiya 1/16 Scale tanks, we are unable to provide free postage on these kits, therefore the tanks we have will be subject to a postage charge which will in turn insure the total cost of the kit against loss/damage.
All orders paid for by 3pm will be posted that same business day.