OT... 1:72 Dragon RC Tanks!

Steve · 04-19-2002, 08:12 PM

Thought some of you guys might be interested, I just heard Dragon will be producing a 1:72 scale RC tank!

See image:

Steve

egonzinc · 04-19-2002, 09:17 PM

SAw these in the show reviews in Feb and they look incredible.
How can they be RC and be so small... I collect 1/35 AFV kits so I'll pass on these but I'm looking forward to see how these turn out...
Eduardo

Steve · 04-19-2002, 09:19 PM

Yeah, Ed, the RC part sounds pretty interesting... I'm looking forward to seeing how thwy turn out myself!

Steve

Steve · 04-19-2002, 11:22 PM

Hey, Ed, one more thing... what scale are your soldier dioramas?

Steve

Dan · 04-20-2002, 11:26 AM

Steve, no tanks. However, I'm considering this baby. It can poke somebodies eye out!

Here's a serious toy for adults.

Tokyo Marui has put together a fully-completed (painted and assembled) 1/24 scale replica of the M1A2 Abrams MBT that features radio-control of all main tank motions (movement, turn in place, turret rotation, barrel elevation), and that actually shoots 6mm plastic BBs from the main gun using compressed air (self-generated)! Using their own "Hop Up" system that puts a spin on the BBs, these travel up to 25m when fired with pretty good accuracy, and about 40 shots can be stored in the tank. The action is controlled from an original design, dedicated hand unit that puts all the controls in an easy-to-understand layout. Tank runs on eight AA batteries (about 60 minutes of running time if you use alkalines), and a 9V battery drives the control unit. Can climb a 35-degree slope on it's rubber, belt-type tracks. Tank is a near-perfect replica of the Abrams.

A note about the plastic BBs. This tank shoots these BBs with some force, enough to damage plastic items and rip through paper at close range. They sting and can cause bruising if they strike exposed skin from close range, and could cause severe eye injury if they strike someone in the eye. As such, this item is not recommended for children under 14 years of age without parental supervision.

04-19-2002, 08:12 PM	#1
Steve Master Collector Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 834	OT... 1:72 Dragon RC Tanks! Thought some of you guys might be interested, I just heard Dragon will be producing a 1:72 scale RC tank! See image: Steve

04-20-2002, 11:26 AM	#5
Dan Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Evergreen Pk., Il., USA Posts: 340	Steve, no tanks. However, I'm considering this baby. It can poke somebodies eye out! Here's a serious toy for adults. Tokyo Marui has put together a fully-completed (painted and assembled) 1/24 scale replica of the M1A2 Abrams MBT that features radio-control of all main tank motions (movement, turn in place, turret rotation, barrel elevation), and that actually shoots 6mm plastic BBs from the main gun using compressed air (self-generated)! Using their own "Hop Up" system that puts a spin on the BBs, these travel up to 25m when fired with pretty good accuracy, and about 40 shots can be stored in the tank. The action is controlled from an original design, dedicated hand unit that puts all the controls in an easy-to-understand layout. Tank runs on eight AA batteries (about 60 minutes of running time if you use alkalines), and a 9V battery drives the control unit. Can climb a 35-degree slope on it's rubber, belt-type tracks. Tank is a near-perfect replica of the Abrams. A note about the plastic BBs. This tank shoots these BBs with some force, enough to damage plastic items and rip through paper at close range. They sting and can cause bruising if they strike exposed skin from close range, and could cause severe eye injury if they strike someone in the eye. As such, this item is not recommended for children under 14 years of age without parental supervision. __________________ Dan

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04-19-2002, 09:17 PM	#2
egonzinc Insane Collector Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Guaynabo,Puerto Rico, USA Age: 52 Posts: 1,732	SAw these in the show reviews in Feb and they look incredible. How can they be RC and be so small... I collect 1/35 AFV kits so I'll pass on these but I'm looking forward to see how these turn out... Eduardo

04-19-2002, 09:19 PM	#3
Steve Master Collector Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 834	Yeah, Ed, the RC part sounds pretty interesting... I'm looking forward to seeing how thwy turn out myself! Steve

04-19-2002, 11:22 PM	#4
Steve Master Collector Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 834	Hey, Ed, one more thing... what scale are your soldier dioramas? Steve