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Full details of Tamiya 56045 1/16 RC British Battle Tank Centurion Mk.III Full-Option Kit
A Solid Presence
By the end of WWII, the British military was developing counters for the powerful German Tiger and Panther tanks among others, and one of the designs they chose was the Centurion. Fitted with the 17 pounder gun initially, its sloped armor and Horstmann suspension set it apart rather from its British predecessors. Although it was not in time to be deployed in WWII, it was quickly pressed into live action in the Korean War, which broke out in June 1950 – more precisely, its Mk.III model was pressed into action, a variant which was upgunned to significant effect with the 20 pounder. The Centurion Mk.III was a key presence, to the extent of its being often named as the most effective fielded in the United Nations force. A number of further variants were developed in later years, as the Centurion served various European militaries and even equivalents in India and Israel.
About the Model
●This is a 1/16 scale R/C model assembly kit depicting the Centurion Mk.III. ●The powerful form with 20 pounder gun is recreated with formidable accuracy. ●Utilizes an aluminum main gun barrel for a crisp, precise finish. ●In addition to the standard part, an optional version of the gun shield canvas cover intended for display models is included. ●Take control of a full range of model and turret motion. ●Features a realistic rendering of the full-size tank’s Horstmann suspension. ●Can be used with the separately sold Tamiya Battle System for enthralling battles with other 1/16 scale R/C tanks.
- ★Take another look at the model from the rear, drinking in the detailed form with realistic depictions of engine deck and rear panel.
- ★The main gun offers elevation up to 18 degrees and depression of 7 degrees, in conjunction with realistic sound, controlled at your fingertips.
- ★The turret rotates a full 360 degrees, with transmitter control over speed. The model raises the gun up if it is on course to hit the rear deck.
- ★When the gun is fired, a flash is emitted from an LED via the clear part in the muzzle, accompanied by sound, recoil and vehicle kickback.
- ★7.92mm Besa machine gun burst fire is accompanied by sounds and flashing from an orange LED installed in its tip that depicts muzzle flash.
- ★The bulky turret is accurately rendered in 1/16 scale, with detail such as cupola hatch and side stowage cases. Cast surfaces are also depicted.
- ★Plenty of accessories give the kit a further accent: shovel, tow cables, crowbar and more. The fender-top exhaust is another point of interest
- ★Resin depictions of the single-pin tracks are pre-assembled. The aluminum gun barrel is a precision, easy-to-use component.
- ★The gearbox unit features twin Type 380 motors, for plenty of power at a range of speeds from slow crawling to top speed.
- ★With an aluminum chassis and die-cast components such as drive sprockets and suspension arm, the model enjoys good durability.
- ★Just like the full-size tank, this model has a Horstmann suspension setup, which allows it to take on undulations and obstacles.
- ★The model battery pack is installed in the rear under the engine deck, which is magnet-attached for simple, quick access when required.
- ★The DMD-T11C control unit does the hard work of coordinating various actions, sounds and lights to make this an immersive model!
- ★A bass reflex speaker with metal baffle plate gives deep, rich sounds. Volume is adjustable via transmitter operation.
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Full details of upcoming Tamiya 56044 1/16 RC British Battle Tank Centurion Mk.III Full-Option Complete Kit
About Centurion Mk.III
At the end of World War II, the Centurion was developed by the British Army as a vehicle that can compete with powerful German tanks such as Tiger and Panther. The main gun is equipped with a 17-pound gun, which boasted the best anti-tank capability in Britain at that time, and equipped with equipment that sets it apart from conventional British tanks, such as slanted armor and Horstmann suspension. Although it was not possible to put it into action during World War II, it was the first to enter the Korean War that broke out in June 1950. The improved Centurion Mk.III that was dispatched to this battle replaced the main gun with a 20-pound gun and greatly enhanced the attack power. He saved the Allied forces from the predicament many times and was called one of the strongest tanks in each country that participated in the Korean War. Since then, many advanced types have been developed, and Centurion has been deployed by various countries such as India and Israel, as well as European countries. It has been at the forefront for many years in conflict zones, further solidifying its position as a masterpiece tank.
Fusion of big-scale power and realistic action
This is an assembly kit for an electric radio control tank that reproduces the British Army main battle tank Centurion Mk.III on a 1/16 scale. -Not only the powerful appearance with a long barrel 20-pound gun, but also the details such as the cast skin and the texture of the welded pattern are realistically modeled. ● Single pin type resin tracks are already assembled. -The barrel of the 20-pound gun is made of high-precision aluminum cutting. The tip is a clear part. -For the canvas cover of the shield, we also prepared parts for the display that were particular about the details. -In addition to forward / backward movement and left / right rotation, you can freely control turret rotation and vertical movement of the barrel. -The suspension is a Holstman type similar to the actual vehicle. -If you install the separately sold battle system, you can enjoy playing against other 1/16 RC tanks.
Adopts a 4ch transmitter equipped with function buttons
The RC mechanism uses a 2.4GHz radio set that can be easily enjoyed by multiple units without worrying about interference. The stick-type 4ch transmitter is equipped with 10 function buttons that correspond to the various functions of the tank with one push, as well as the trim lever for each channel. In addition, various settings such as button functions on the LCD screen, channel swap that can change the channel position, and servo endpoint adjustment are possible, and various information can be displayed. It is also characterized by being able to store up to 5 models of uniquely set data.
Basic specifications
● Body length 476 mm, width 214 mm, height 189 mm, total weight 3.8 kg ● The heavy sound of the V-type 12-cylinder gasoline engine that delivers 650 horsepower creates a tremendous sound. -A large bass reflex type speaker unit that uses a metal baffle plate is mounted on the front of the vehicle body, and you can enjoy the true sound linked to each action even when firing the main gun or coaxial machine gun, turning the turret, or raising and lowering the barrel. ● A full set with a multifunction unit, 2.4GHz band specification 4ch radio, running battery, and charger.
Items to be purchased separately
● Transmitter power supply (4 AA batteries)
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