{"product_id":"tiger-1-early-version-metal-edition","title":"Taigen 1\/16 Tiger 1 Early Version - 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; flex-shrink: 0; }\n  .tl-section-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 14px; margin-top: 2rem; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; }\n  .tl-section-head h2 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; }\n  .tl-section-icon { width: 28px; height: 28px; background: #F47B20; border-radius: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 14px; }\n  .tl-card-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 2rem; }\n  .tl-card { border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px; background: #fff; }\n  .tl-card-icon { font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 6px; }\n  .tl-card-title { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: 4px; }\n  .tl-card-body { font-size: 11.5px; color: #666; line-height: 1.5; }\n  .tl-history { background: #f7f7f7; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 22px; margin-bottom: 2rem; }\n  .tl-history p { font-size: 13.5px; color: #444; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 12px; }\n  .tl-history p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }\n  .tl-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 2rem; font-size: 13px; }\n  .tl-table th { background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left; }\n  .tl-table td { padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; vertical-align: top; }\n  .tl-table td:first-child { font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; width: 40%; }\n  .tl-table td:last-child { color: #444; }\n  .tl-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #fafafa; }\n  .tl-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }\n  .tl-pack-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 2rem; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px; }\n  .tl-pack-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 13px; color: #444; padding: 10px 12px; background: #f7f7f7; border-radius: 8px; }\n  .tl-pack-check { width: 18px; height: 18px; background: #1a1a1a; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; color: #fff; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; }\n  .tl-compat { border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px 18px; margin-bottom: 2rem; font-size: 13px; color: #444; line-height: 1.7; }\n  .tl-compat-brands { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-top: 10px; }\n  .tl-brand-tag { background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 4px; }\n  .tl-video { margin-bottom: 2rem; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 16\/9; }\n  .tl-video iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; display: block; }\n  .tl-manual { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; background: #fff8f3; border: 1px solid #F47B20; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px 18px; margin-bottom: 2rem; text-decoration: none; }\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 Tiger 1 Early Version — Full Metal Edition\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tl-intro-body\"\u003eThe 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.\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\u003eRecoil System\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\u003e360° Turret Rotation\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tl-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tl-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWeathered Grey Scheme\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\"\u003eFull Metal Build\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card-body\"\u003eMetal chassis, turret, barrel, gun muzzle, suspension arms, drive and idler wheels with bearings, tow hooks, hatches, track tensioners, and LED headlight housing.\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\"\u003eEarly War Authenticity\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card-body\"\u003eWeathered grey paint scheme accurately reflects the Tiger 1's earliest production and deployment on the Eastern Front in 1942–43.\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 delivers realistic movement over any terrain, replicating the original Tiger's famous ride.\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\"\u003eRecoil \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card-body\"\u003eBarrel recoil on every shot with Taigen's V3 sound system — authentic engine, firing, and movement audio for full immersion.\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. Combine with sound and recoil for a battlefield-realistic 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\"\u003eAirsoft or Infrared\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tl-card-body\"\u003eChoose BB airsoft for outdoor combat or infrared for safe indoor battles with other compatible Taigen tanks.\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\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMechanically 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.\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\u003eGearboxes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV1 Steel with 390 Motors (4:1, 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\u003eTurret\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal turret with metal barrel, 360° rotation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper Hull\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic\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\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 2000mAh 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 light \u0026amp; LED headlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaint Scheme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeathered grey (early production)\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 Tiger 1 Early Version 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 2000mAh 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\/IVMpNgX8ATc\" title=\"Taigen Tiger 1 Early Version 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\/12010-12041.pdf?v=1597519544\" 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 Tiger 1 Early Version — 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":49282935455981,"sku":"TAG12030","price":544.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Infrared","offer_id":49282935488749,"sku":"TAG12031","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/4812\/4334\/files\/TAG12031.01.jpg?v=1769104616","url":"https:\/\/www.imexrc.com\/products\/tiger-1-early-version-metal-edition","provider":"IMEX Model Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}