Tiger 1 Early Version Metal Edition - Taigen Tanks
Tiger 1 Early Version Metal Edition - Taigen Tanks
Tiger 1 Early Version Metal Edition - Taigen Tanks

Taigen 1/16 Tiger 1 Early Version - Full Metal Edition

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Taigen Tanks · 1/16 Scale Metal Edition
Taigen 1/16 Tiger 1 Early Version — Full Metal Edition
The tank that defined fear on the Eastern Front — the Tiger 1 Early Version in 1/16 scale with full metal construction. Finished in a weathered grey scheme authentic to its early service history, and equipped with a metal turret, caterpillar tracks, barrel recoil, smoke unit, and V3 sound. Available in airsoft BB or infrared, ready to run out of the box.
Full Metal Tracks Torsion Bar Suspension Recoil System Smoke Unit V3 Sound System 360° Turret Rotation Weathered Grey Scheme RTR — Ready to Run
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What Makes It Special

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Full Metal Build
Metal chassis, turret, barrel, gun muzzle, suspension arms, drive and idler wheels with bearings, tow hooks, hatches, track tensioners, and LED headlight housing.
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Early War Authenticity
Weathered grey paint scheme accurately reflects the Tiger 1's earliest production and deployment on the Eastern Front in 1942–43.
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Torsion Bar Suspension
Full metal torsion bar suspension delivers realistic movement over any terrain, replicating the original Tiger's famous ride.
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Recoil & Sound
Barrel recoil on every shot with Taigen's V3 sound system — authentic engine, firing, and movement audio for full immersion.
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Smoke Unit
Built-in smoke generator with smoke fluid included. Combine with sound and recoil for a battlefield-realistic experience.
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Airsoft or Infrared
Choose BB airsoft for outdoor combat or infrared for safe indoor battles with other compatible Taigen tanks.
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The Real Tank: WWII History

When the Tiger 1 first appeared on the Eastern Front in 1942, it changed the nature of armored warfare overnight. Allied and Soviet tank crews quickly learned that their standard weapons simply could not penetrate its armor at normal combat ranges. The Tiger's 88mm gun, originally developed as an anti-aircraft weapon, could destroy any enemy tank it encountered at distances that made return fire nearly pointless.

The Early Version featured the distinctive early-production details — the cylindrical cupola, early road wheel configuration, and the characteristic Panzer grey paint scheme before the introduction of dunkelgelb (dark yellow) became standard in 1943. These tanks saw their first major action near Leningrad and in the North African desert under the command of the legendary s.Pz.Abt. 501 and 502 heavy tank battalions.

Mechanically complex and demanding to maintain, the Tiger 1 was nonetheless the most feared tank of its era. Every encounter with one became a story passed between Allied crews. Its psychological impact on the battlefield was as powerful as its armor and firepower — and that legacy endures today.

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Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Scale 1/16
Gearboxes V1 Steel with 390 Motors (4:1, 48mm)
Firing Unit Airsoft BB or Infrared (choose variant)
Turret Metal turret with metal barrel, 360° rotation
Upper Hull Plastic
Lower Chassis Metal & plastic hybrid
Suspension Metal torsion bar system
Drive & Idler Wheels Metal with bearings
Road Wheels Metal
Tracks Full metal caterpillar tracks
Battery 7.2V 2000mAh NiMH (included)
Radio System 2.4GHz with V3 electronics
Lighting Upper hull MG light & LED headlight
Paint Scheme Weathered grey (early production)
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What's in the Box

  • 1/16 Taigen Tiger 1 Early Version Tank
  • 2.4GHz Transmitter
  • V3 Taigen Electronics
  • 7.2V 2000mAh NiMH Battery
  • 7.2V Wall Charger
  • Accessory Kit with Smoke Fluid
  • 100× 6mm Airsoft BBs (airsoft variant)
  • IR Receiver (infrared variant)
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Transmitter Compatibility

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.
Spektrum FrSky FlySky Futaba JR TBS Crossfire
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See It in Action

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Download the Manual
Taigen Tiger 1 Early Version — Full PDF instructions