Tamiya RC Tank Kits

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1/16 R/C Sherman kit in 2024, Tamiya is delighted to announce the reproduction of Item 56014 1/16 R/C M4 Sherman 105mm Howitzer Full-Option Kit. Do not miss this chance to get our legendary R/C Sherman Kit. Since Tamiya is behind this R/C M4 Sherman, authenticity in scale, body detailing, and working suspension goes without saying. Acoustic authenticity is also high on the score sheet, through the digitally recorded sounds of a real Continental R975-C4 9-cylinder engine, which roars from the bowls of the tank as it runs. And speaking of the running, you will be able to recreate all the speed and nimbleness of the full-sized M4 Sherman with state-of-the-art R/C technology. With the addition of "Battle System" infrared tank scoring system, you can reenact one of the most classic military clashes of all time-Tiger vs. Sherman.

Includes DMD Control Unit T-03 for running and Multi Function Unit MF-01 for sound, flash and recoil actions. Gearbox, speaker unit, flash unit and optical fibres are also included. Turret rotates and gun elevates. Features include engine sound, gun/hull recoil, forward and reverse, independent suspension, die cast drive cogs, and rotating turret.

Overall size: length 530mm, width 232mm, height 188mm, weight 4,100g. (That's ENORMOUS)

System for realistic tank to tank battles. Enhances the Tiger 1 or Sherman M4 with infrared LED and receiver permitting accurate light emission and detection at up to 30m, even outdoors.

Tamiya is delighted to announce that there 1/16 R/C tank series welcomes a new addition – this time, the British Centurion Mk. III MBT. The Centurion was developed as a heavy cruiser tank to counter the powerful German Army’s tanks in the 1942 during WWII.

Tamiya welcomes the Leopard 2 A7V as an all-action 1/16 R/C tank kit! Just like Item 35387, the powerful Leopard 2 A7V form with square headlights, front additional armour plate and updated turret rear shape is faithfully captured based on extensive research of the actual tank.

Needless to say, the 1/16 R/C M4 Sherman 105mm Howitzer is our first R/C model kit released in 1974. Now, we are delighted to announce the updated version of Item 56014 - 1/16 R/C M4 Sherman 105mm Howitzer with a new gearbox which uses one Type 540 motor (two Type 380 motors in the original kit) which recreates the controlled differential steering system of the actual tank. Generally speaking, tanks used the clutch-brake steering system – the power is disconnected from the side of turning direction with sprocket brakes and the tank turns by making differential rotations between right and left tracks. On the other hand, the M4 Sherman employed the controlled differential steering system which allows smooth turning by changing rotation speeds of right and left tracks with differential gear without disconnecting the power. While sprocket brake still works, the brake completely stops during turnings, and this system limits drive loss and brake overheating. During WWII, most American tanks featured this steering system. Enjoy the feeling of using the steering system from the actual tank, on our legendary R/C tank.