Tamiya 1/35 JGSDF Type 10 RC Tank with Control Unit 48215

Hours of R/C tank fun await!

This is a 1/35 scale R/C model kit recreating the Type 10 tank and its 120mm smoothbore gun in style. Two mini motors and gears are installed in the hull rear, and are controlled by the included R/C system, which allows a range of speeds and turning circles, even pivots. The included 2.4GHz R/C unit utilizes a dedicated transmitter and MC-07 receiver/motor control unit. 3 marking options are included in the kit.

About the Model

Officially announced in 2010, the Type 10 is the fourth generation main battle tank serving the Japan Ground Self Defense Force. It is equipped with a domestically-developed smoothbore 120mm main gun and features such as an automatic targeting system. Modular armor on the turret and hull provides top level protection, and can also be removed to allow transportation on trailers and the like. Delivery to units commenced in 2012 and the Type 10 is envisaged to replace the long-serving Type 74.

Specifications

• Length: 273mm
• Width: 95mm
• Height: 87mm
• Dedicated R/C control unit included
• 2 running motors and 2 motors in assembled turret/gun units included

Separately Required Items

• 4x alkaline R03/AAA/UM4 batteries for control unit/model
• 4x alkaline R03/AAA/UM4 batteries for transmitter

★The right control stick on the included transmitter gives you complete control over turret rotation.

★Also controlled by the right control stick is elevation and depression of the 120mm smoothbore gun.

★The model hull neatly encloses battery box in the rear, plus assembled turret and gun units in the center.

★Realistic belt type recreations of the double-pin, single-block tracks make for a smooth assembly job.

★Side skirt material texture is depicted in style, and combines with the tracks for an authentic look.

★The detailed turret rear basket utilizes nylon mesh sheet to recreate the wire surfaces.

★This image shows the rear of the model, complete with fine renderings of tow cables and grille.

★This profile view shows the slimline, modern form of the tank recreated in inimitable Tamiya 1/35.

★Comes with a dedicated stick-type transmitter to control a range of tank, turret and gun movement.