{"product_id":"panzer-iii-metal-edition","title":"Taigen 1\/16 Panzer III - Full Metal Edition","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .tl-wrap { font-family: inherit; color: #1a1a1a; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }\n  .tl-intro { border-left: 3px solid #F47B20; padding: 0 0 0 16px; margin-bottom: 2rem; }\n  .tl-intro-eyebrow { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #F47B20; margin-bottom: 6px; }\n  .tl-intro-title { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.2; }\n  .tl-intro-body { font-size: 14px; color: #444; line-height: 1.7; }\n  .tl-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 2rem; }\n  .tl-pill { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; background: #f7f7f7; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 99px; padding: 5px 12px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; }\n  .tl-pill-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: #F47B20; 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}\n  .tl-manual-icon { font-size: 28px; flex-shrink: 0; }\n  .tl-manual-title { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: 2px; }\n  .tl-manual-sub { font-size: 11.5px; color: #888; }\n  .tl-manual-arrow { margin-left: auto; font-size: 18px; color: #F47B20; font-weight: 700; }\n  @media (max-width: 600px) { .tl-card-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .tl-pack-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tl-wrap\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"tl-intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tl-intro-eyebrow\"\u003eTaigen Tanks · 1\/16 Scale Metal Edition\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tl-intro-title\"\u003eTaigen 1\/16 Panzer III - Full Metal Edition\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tl-intro-body\"\u003eThe tank that spearheaded Germany's Blitzkrieg across Europe - the Panzer III in 1\/16 scale with a fully redesigned metal turret, torsion bar suspension, functional metal hatches, metal cupola, and reinforced mantlet. The airsoft variant includes track recoil; the infrared variant adds barrel recoil and an LED flasher. Ready to run out of the box.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"tl-pills\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tl-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tl-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFull Metal Tracks\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tl-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tl-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTorsion Bar Suspension\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tl-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tl-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFunctional Metal Hatches\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tl-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tl-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMetal Cupola\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tl-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tl-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eReinforced Mantlet\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tl-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tl-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTrack Recoil\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tl-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tl-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBarrel Recoil (IR)\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tl-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tl-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSmoke Unit\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tl-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tl-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eV3 Sound System\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tl-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tl-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRTR - Ready to Run\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"tl-section-head\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tl-section-icon\"\u003e⚙️\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card-icon\"\u003e🔩\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card-title\"\u003eRedesigned Metal Turret\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card-body\"\u003eNewly engineered metal turret with operational side hatches, metal cupola, and reinforced metal mantlet - the most detailed Panzer III turret Taigen has produced.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card-icon\"\u003e🏗️\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card-title\"\u003eTorsion Bar Suspension\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card-body\"\u003eFull metal torsion bar suspension system with metal drive wheels, idler wheels with bearings, and road wheels with rubber tires for smooth, realistic handling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card-icon\"\u003e🔐\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card-title\"\u003eEnhanced Hull Latch\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card-body\"\u003eRedesigned bottom-access latch system - significantly stronger than previous versions for fast, reliable interior access during battery changes and maintenance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card-icon\"\u003e💥\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card-title\"\u003eTrack \u0026amp; Barrel Recoil\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card-body\"\u003eBoth variants include track recoil on firing. The infrared model adds barrel recoil and an LED flash for a more immersive combat experience.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card-icon\"\u003e💨\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card-title\"\u003eSmoke Unit\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card-body\"\u003eBuilt-in smoke generator with smoke fluid included in the accessory kit for a cinematic battlefield effect.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card-icon\"\u003e📡\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card-title\"\u003eV3 Electronics\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card-body\"\u003eAdvanced V3 board compatible with most 6-channel hobby-grade transmitters including Spektrum, FrSky, Futaba, FlySky, and TBS Crossfire.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"tl-section-head\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tl-section-icon\"\u003e🎖️\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eThe Real Tank: WWII History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"tl-history\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Panzer III was the backbone of Germany's armored spearhead during the early years of World War II. Designed as the primary medium tank of the Wehrmacht, it was the tank crews' workhorse during the stunning Blitzkrieg campaigns that swept through Poland, France, and the Low Countries in 1939 and 1940 - campaigns that redefined what armored warfare could achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eInitially armed with a 37mm gun, the Panzer III evolved through numerous variants as the war demanded. The L variant, equipped with a 50mm KwK 39 L\/60 gun, significantly enhanced its anti-tank capability and saw extensive action on the Eastern Front and in North Africa under Rommel. From the freezing mud of Russia to the open desert of Libya, the Panzer III adapted and fought on every major German front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThough eventually outclassed by the T-34 and Sherman, the Panzer III's legacy lived on in the design philosophies it established. Its chassis was repurposed for the StuG III assault gun - one of the most produced German armored vehicles of the war - and its operational lessons directly shaped the development of the Panther and Tiger. It remains one of the most important tanks in armored warfare history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"tl-section-head\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tl-section-icon\"\u003e📋\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"tl-table\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximate Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 × 7 × 6.7 in (38 × 18 × 17 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximate Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 lbs (3.86 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGearboxes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel (3:1, 48mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiring Unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirsoft BB or Infrared (choose variant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrack recoil (both variants); barrel recoil + LED flash (infrared only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurret\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal turret with metal barrel, cupola, reinforced mantlet, 360° rotation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper Hull\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic with functional metal hatches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower Chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal \u0026amp; plastic hybrid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal torsion bar system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive \u0026amp; Idler Wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal with bearings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad Wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal with rubber tires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull metal caterpillar tracks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.2V 1700mAh NiMH (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRadio System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4GHz with V3 electronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper hull MG \u0026amp; dual LED headlights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"tl-section-head\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tl-section-icon\"\u003e📦\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"tl-pack-list\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tl-pack-check\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e1\/16 Taigen Panzer III Tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tl-pack-check\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e2.4GHz Transmitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tl-pack-check\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eV3 Taigen Electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tl-pack-check\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e7.2V 1700mAh NiMH Battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tl-pack-check\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e7.2V Wall Charger\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tl-pack-check\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eAccessory Kit with Smoke Fluid\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tl-pack-check\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e100× 6mm Airsoft BBs (airsoft variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tl-pack-check\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003eIR Receiver (infrared variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"tl-section-head\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tl-section-icon\"\u003e🔌\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eTransmitter Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"tl-compat\"\u003e\n    Compatible with most 6-channel PWM-capable hobby-grade transmitters and receivers with minimal or no setup required. Note: Spektrum receivers require a 5V output. See the manual for full setup instructions.\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tl-compat-brands\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tl-brand-tag\"\u003eSpektrum\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tl-brand-tag\"\u003eFrSky\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tl-brand-tag\"\u003eFlySky\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tl-brand-tag\"\u003eFutaba\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tl-brand-tag\"\u003eJR\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tl-brand-tag\"\u003eTBS Crossfire\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"tl-section-head\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tl-section-icon\"\u003e▶️\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"tl-video\"\u003e\n    \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YhgzaJnB7XA\" title=\"Taigen Panzer III RC Tank in Action\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/6054\/6983\/files\/TAG12082-12083_Panzer_III_Metal.pdf?v=1597519545\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"tl-manual\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tl-manual-icon\"\u003e📄\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tl-manual-title\"\u003eDownload the Manual\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tl-manual-sub\"\u003eTaigen Panzer III Metal Edition - Full PDF instructions\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tl-manual-arrow\"\u003e↗\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Taigen Tanks","offers":[{"title":"Airsoft","offer_id":49282936013037,"sku":"TAG12082","price":575.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Infrared","offer_id":49282936045805,"sku":"TAG12083","price":585.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/4812\/4334\/files\/tag12082.1.jpg?v=1769104634","url":"https:\/\/www.imexrc.com\/products\/panzer-iii-metal-edition","provider":"IMEX Model Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}