PawBroon Posted January 14, 2001 Share Posted January 14, 2001 OK you fellas here is what's Tamiya has up its sleeve for all of us CM Geeks United: Tamiya is proud to release Battle System-a revolution in tank-to-tank fighting. This system incorporates infrared light and realistic sound, eliminating the difficulty in judging, often found with other tank-to-tank games. Furthermore, infrared light is totally harmless and prevents damage to details of the tank body. The system is comprised of the GFS (Gun Fire Simulator) Unit and the Infrared LED Unit, for the respective detection and emission of infrared beams. A wide range of sound effects and actions are reproduced with Battle System including: damage blast, engine trouble sound, loss of speed, blast reaction, limited operation state, and finally inoperative state. Battle System provides a maximum shooting range of 30m and can be easily installed to your tank even after assembly and painting. Battle System lets you bring out the true roar of your 1/16 RC Tank! Here is a close up. Battle System provides a maximum shooting distance of 30m, allowing for spacious tank-to-tank battling in a variety of settings. When enemy is within 5m of your tank, blasting him at any angle will cause damage. When the enemy is outside the 5m radius, only hits made at right angles to the tank (front, sides, or rear) will be effective. Battle System stays true to laws of real tank combat, where hits received diagonally harmlessly defect off the thick armor plating. Tamiya brings you the heart-pounding thrill of real tank combat with Battle System. The penetration chart everyone was expecting. Interviewed about it Mensch said: "WAAOWWWW" And then he sent me a proof that the german weren't producing AFVs but actually breeding them. ------------------ You are not Obsessive-CMpulsive, you are Allied-Retentive. Mark IV [This message has been edited by PawBroon (edited 01-14-2001).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mensch Posted January 14, 2001 Share Posted January 14, 2001 those baby tigers are sooo cute!!! just image a litter of them....all going vroom vrooom and shooting up the living room... aawww a kodak momment for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Bates Posted January 14, 2001 Share Posted January 14, 2001 What is the midget tank for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawBroon Posted January 14, 2001 Author Share Posted January 14, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by M. Bates: What is the midget tank for?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Gamey player? ------------------ You are not Obsessive-CMpulsive, you are Allied-Retentive. Mark IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilhammer Posted January 14, 2001 Share Posted January 14, 2001 The Midget tank, Why, its my old friend "Shift+C" I wonder if I have to use this device on a plastic model? Can you imagine attaching this to your cats? I have 3 of them, it would be damn funny. [This message has been edited by Wilhammer (edited 01-14-2001).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Bates Posted January 14, 2001 Share Posted January 14, 2001 I can imagine that during this game, an electronic German voice will emanate from the larger Tiger saying, "Mini Me you complete me!" Must be two different sizes you can buy. Are there websites where these cute killing machines can be purchased from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Weiss Posted January 14, 2001 Share Posted January 14, 2001 Is there a picture of the female Tiger? How can you tell the difference. ------------------ "Gentlemen, you may be sure that of the three courses open to the enemy, he will always choose the fourth." -Field Marshal Count Helmuth von Moltke, (1848-1916) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddball_E8 Posted January 14, 2001 Share Posted January 14, 2001 Got any nude pics of that female tiger? im willing to pay good money. ------------------ Wof, wof, wof, wof... Thats my other dog imitation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark IV Posted January 14, 2001 Share Posted January 14, 2001 Those are completely cool. I knew if I lived long enough my childhood dreams would come true... now to set 'em up with Co2 cartridges and BB gun tubes... Here's the link: http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/53447battle_system/battle_system.htm [This message has been edited by Mark IV (edited 01-14-2001).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakker@home Posted January 14, 2001 Share Posted January 14, 2001 Now all they will have to do is bring out a sherman that actually burns ......... Cute little thingies, don't tell me you have to assemble them yourselves ? (he i'm lazy !) Greetings, stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splinty Posted January 14, 2001 Share Posted January 14, 2001 My God,MILES for models! What will they think of next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Aitken Posted January 14, 2001 Share Posted January 14, 2001 Does it give you a penetration report – y'know, "Side turret penetration, internal armour flaking"? Is LOS reduced when the tank is buttoned? Can you shoot at sound contacts?? ------------------ 1) My troops ran out of the building as it was being damaged and got slaughtered! I'm angry! 2) Hey! My troops stayed in the building as it got damaged and got slaughtered! I'm angry! – Mr. Clark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dittohead Posted January 14, 2001 Share Posted January 14, 2001 Hmmm I wonder of Tamiya accounts for the superior german optics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawBroon Posted January 14, 2001 Author Share Posted January 14, 2001 Not to mention the lack of proper SMG and hand grenades carried by the bailed out crews. Well, all things considered I shouldn't have posted that thread, Tamiya sucks. ------------------ You are not Obsessive-CMpulsive, you are Allied-Retentive. Mark IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted January 14, 2001 Share Posted January 14, 2001 Would'nt it be cool to be able to play a game on computer and have your mini tanks and vehicles move at the command of the computer program? ------------------ Blessed be the Lord my strength who teaches my hands to war and my fingers to fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaSCa Posted January 14, 2001 Share Posted January 14, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Bakker@home: Cute little thingies, don't tell me you have to assemble them yourselves ? (he i'm lazy !) <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Some assembly is required. Actually, much assembly is required. I used to have their r/c King Tiger. I had to build the tracks from seperate links by inserting several billion (it seems) metal pins. It made for a sore thumb. It ran pretty well though, even had a working torsion bar suspension. They used to have a Sherman and a Leopard II in the same series. Also some sort of modern German flak tank. I don't know if they are still available. The kits were fairly expensive and required quite a few hours to assemble. Radio's were not included. This new Tiger kit seems to blow away the old kits from what I've read about it. The sound module goes boom and the gun and tank recoil when the 88 is 'fired'. There are some .avi's on their site. The size difference in the photo is due to the different scales of the two kits shown. The smaller is 1/35th scale, the larger is 1/16th. Tamiya has an excellant selection of armored vehicles in 1/35th scale. Their url (oddly enough) is www.tamiya.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mace Posted January 14, 2001 Share Posted January 14, 2001 Great stuff. Tamiya also had a 1/16 scale King Tiger available recently, but without the sort of functionality now available with this. However, Something like this would cost $500 Australian and thus I cant afford it, so if you guys could do a whip around and collect some money for the "Buy Macey a 1/16 Tiger 1E (no make that two, I know someone else who'd like one)" charity, I'd be much appreciated. Mace ------------------ If their culture is to be judged by the general standard of education and the arts among the population, once again it must be said that Australia has little or none. Indeed, there is a terrifying crudity in the manners and pursuits of the masses John Pringle, Australian Accent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Commissar Posted January 15, 2001 Share Posted January 15, 2001 Damn! It seems they dont take online orders (or I can't see an option that lets you order online). Now I have to go to my local store and see if they have that beautiful Tiger 1E. However, this local store isnt so very local. To save me a trip across town without a car of my own, can anyone say how much this beast goes for? I s'pose I'd need a R/C Radio as well...any other components? ------------------ "...Every position, every meter of Soviet soil must be defended to the last drop of blood..." - Segment from Order 227 "Not a step back" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaSCa Posted January 15, 2001 Share Posted January 15, 2001 This is a link to the kit (I believe it is the same one, though if you are going to buy it I'd confirm the part number somehow) www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=TM36201 It sells for about $260 US bare. The radio will be $200-$300. The battle turret is an accessory, I don't know the cost, but guess is $100. The battery will probably be extra, and the sound module may be an option as well. Then don't forget about glue, paint, x-acto knives, filler, and the divorce. Figure on about $1000.00 for the whole mess. (not including the divorce part.) Of course to fight, you have to buy two. [This message has been edited by CaSCa (edited 01-14-2001).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pvt. Ryan Posted January 15, 2001 Share Posted January 15, 2001 There are two versions of the 1/16 King Tiger that I have been able to find: http://www.phoenix-model.com/tamiya_tanks.htm But I haven't found the Tiger I that is featured in this thread. The Tamiya page says it is coming soon, so I don't think it is available yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaSCa Posted January 15, 2001 Share Posted January 15, 2001 My bad. The good Private is correct. The link I provided is to the KT kit. It is probably the same one I had years ago. A fun kit, but not nearly as cool as the Tiger I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka Posted January 15, 2001 Share Posted January 15, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mace: I know someone else who'd like one <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Your'e getting me a 1/16th Tank Mace? Thanks buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mace Posted January 15, 2001 Share Posted January 15, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Stuka: Your'e getting me a 1/16th Tank Mace? Thanks buddy!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> i) Get your own, and ii) Where's your donation? Mace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Commissar Posted January 15, 2001 Share Posted January 15, 2001 Im going down to my local shop Tuesday (might as well get some exercise!), see if they have this bad boy in. Probably not, so I'll waste my time. Plus I've only got some $200 to spend. Wonder how much they have stuff going there for? Anyhow, at least Ill get exercise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffinCheng+ Posted January 15, 2001 Share Posted January 15, 2001 Yep, I saw that toy in Hong Kong RC shops too. But well since there is no Sherman to shoot at I think I am saving money for a PC upgrad or the Tiger CDROM. Worse, they don't have any CMBO-grade terrain to play on. But I am sure a online game with it would be cool. Anybody working on skin-mod on this? Yes, Tamiya site does not have any e-commerce features -- this s**ks! BTW, I have got a number of Gundam models to build. Griffin. ------------------ "When you find your PBEM opportents too hard to beat, there is always the AI." "Can't get enough Tank?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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