Official Torro 1/16 Scale German Leopard 2A6 Unpainted Battle Tank RTR Thread

[Aros]

Unpainted 1/16 Scale German Leopard 2A6 Battle Tank from Torro - RTR - TOR1110038891

The Leopard 2 is a main battle tank developed by Krauss-Maffei in the 1970s for the West German Army. The tank first entered service in 1979 and succeeded the earlier Leopard 1 as the main battle tank of the German Army. It is armed with a 120mm smoothbore cannon, and is powered by a V-12 twin-turbo diesel engine. Various versions have served in the armed forces of Germany and 12 other European countries, as well as several non-European nations.

This version is delivered as RTR (Ready to Run), meaning it is fully functional out of the box, but it is UNPAINTED, giving modelers more freedom to detail, paint, and weather their model to their final preference. For the pre-painted version, visit here.

All Metal Track System All of Torro's "Pro-Edition" tanks feature full metal drive systems. Single track links are connected with steel pins, propelled by metal drive sprockets and riding over metal road wheels and idler. Confidently conquer terrain with these durable metal tracks!

High Torque Motors Reliable metal geared gearboxes are driven by high torque motors.

Heavy Metal Castings Hoist hooks, spare track links and even simulated "welds" are reproduced in cast metal! The iconic "Zimmerit" coating applied by tank crews to repel magnetic mines is also molded into the plastic upper hull for additional period accuracy.

IR Battle Ready Engage in friendly infrared ("IR") combat with other tanks using Torro's proprietary IR Battle System, both inflicting hits upon and receiving hits from opponents! Sounds and action signal each hit, until the 5th hit disables the tank. After 10 seconds, the disabled tank restarts and can rejoin the fight!

Onboard Charging Torro's convenient onboard charging system eliminates the hassle of removing batteries after every driving session. Safely charge the onboard NiMH battery by plugging the included charger's plug into the tank's concealed charge port.

Superb Scale Fidelity Molded details, metal cast parts, brass photo-etched parts, and functional elements such as opening hatches all elevate this RC model to the next level, making it a perfect display piece when it's not powering through the battlefield outside.

360 Degree Turret Fully rotate the metal turret 360 degrees, and move the all-metal barrel up and down to train on your target. Torro's integrated drive electronics gives you complete proportional control to translate your precise inputs to all axe of movement. Drive, turn, traverse, train, and fire!

Barrel Recoil and Muzzle Flash Effect The Pro-Edition of Torro tanks are distinguished by their synchronized barrel recoil and muzzle flash effect. When firing the main cannon, the barrel recoils at the same time that an LED inside the barrel flashes and a firing sound plays through the tank's internal speaker. Normally a costly aftermarket feature, this entire system is pre-installed.

Exhaust Effect Glycerin-based "exhaust effect" simulates engine exhaust emanating from the two rear mounted chimneys.

Torsion Bar Suspension Unlike simpler models with basic spring suspension arms, this Torro tank features a torsion bar suspension system that functions like the real tank! Torsion bars impart positive downforce on the tracks at all degrees of rotation, resulting in significantly improved traction over uneven terrain.

Features:

• 70%+ metal parts including turret, main barrel, tracks and drive system
• 360 degree turret rotation
• Barrel Recoil with Muzzle Flash effect
• Realistic Torsion Bar suspension system
• Metal lower hull, drive wheels, idler wheels, and road wheels
• Single pad metal tracks connected with steel pins
• Onboard charging system via charge socket
• Proportional acceleration, steering, turret traverse, and gun movement
• Realistic sound system and smoke effect generator
• Fires an invisible IR signal to be used as part of Torro's proprietary Infrared Battle System, which disables other tanks when hit five times during simulated combat. Up to 20 tanks at the same time can battle each other!

Includes:

• Torro German Leopard 2A6 Unpainted 1/16 Scale Battle Tank - RTR
• 7.2V NiMH battery with Tamiya connector
• 7.2V NiMH battery charger
• 6-Channel 2.4GHz radio transmitter
• Infrared (IR) battle system receiver
• Painted cosmetic accessory parts
• Adhesive decal sheet
• Set of small parts and accessories
• Smoke effect oil (vegetable glycerin)
• Complete instruction manual in English and German

Requires:

• Six (6) AA size batteries for the radio transmitter – we recommend Admiral NiMH AA Rechargeable Batteries (6 Pack)

Optional:

• Admiral 3500mAh 2S 7.4V Li-ion Battery with Tamiya Connector

Product Specifications:

AGE LEVEL: 14 and up
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
BUILD TIME: 1 Hour

Scale	1:16
Length	68.7cm / 27.0in
Width	23.6cm / 9.3in
Height	20cm / 7.8in
Weight	8000g / 282oz
Body Material	Metal/Plastic
Chassis Material	Metal
Track Material	Metal
Motors	Two 380 motors (28x37mm)
Bearings	Metal Bushings
Gearbox Gear Material	Metal
Adjustable Gear Ratio	Fixed
Differential Type	Gear
Suspension Type	Bogie
Sprocket	Metal
Road Wheels	Metal
Idler Wheel	Metal
Adjustable Idler	No
Turret Rotation	360 Degrees
Lights	Yes
Sound	Yes
Exhaust Effect	Yes
IR Battle Ready	Yes
Airsoft BB Launch	No
Track Recoil	Yes
Cannon Barrel Recoil	Yes
Required Battery	2S 7.4V 1800mAh (included)
Required Radio	6 Channel (included)
Skill Level	Beginner
Build Time	1 Hour
Recommended Environment	Indoor / Outdoor

[keilau]

I will wait and hope that Torro will offer a static version of the all-metal Leopard 2A6. For RC tank of this size and weight, I want to put a ball bearing gearbox with 390 or 550 motors on it. I also want the Heng Long TK-7.0 radio in it too.

It is really a stretch to call the 380 a high torque motor even if you tet the best version directly from Mabuchi Motor Inc.

[sclui56]

Why wait when you can get the kit from Taigen with v2 gearbox? This runs great, especially with the Tamy tracks as suggested by Rubicon. I believe Motion is using stock (old) brochure and wrong pix for gearbox. My Leo, bought in 2020 came with v2 & 390's, granted those were branded Taigen.

[keilau]

I do not have the budget for an all-metal RC tank now. Waiting for the static model is just an excuse. The Taigen website has much better information than MotionRC.

https://www.taigentanks.com/collections/1-16th-scale-tanks/products/leopard-2a6-metal-edition?sort_by=manual

I have the weakness of wanting to pick my own metal upgrade parts. I have the Heng Xin gearbox on my plastic hull Heng Long Geopard 2A6. The Torro version 2 gearbox is a downgrade from the Heng Xin. I use the Heng Xin with a pair of Maxhans 390 motors. They run quieter and with less vibration than the Torro gearbox. The track is Tamiya. My metal upgraded Heng Long weights only half of the 17lbs Taigen/Torro. I have a Heng Xin gearbox that was removed from my Pershing that can be used on the all metal Leopard if I ever save enough budget for it.

Except the gearbox, the Taigen/Torro Leopard 2A6 uses good components. I particularly like the version 3 electronics that allows pairing with your own 6 channel PWM capable hobby grade transmitter. My main complaint about the Heng Long Radio is the very poor quality transmitter.

[sclui56]

Except the gearbox, the Taigen/Torro Leopard 2A6 uses good components. I particularly like the version 3 electronics that allows pairing with your own 6 channel PWM capable hobby grade transmitter. My main complaint about the Heng Long Radio is the very poor quality transmitter.

Except I have lost all MG's on my Taigen/Torro due to the crazy mix off CH 5, I am actually very surprised that no one has figured it out by now, or that no one in the know leaked it. Thought I had a solution due to unused channels, but Hobbyking just about stopped selling the Dr. Mad Thrust MG interface at about the same time and it's nowhere to be found. The use of hobby grade Tx allows the tanks to be driven smoother, with programming, one can have more realistic start/stop.

[keilau]

Except I have lost all MG's on my Taigen/Torro due to the crazy mix off CH 5, I am actually very surprised that no one has figured it out by now, or that no one in the know leaked it. Thought I had a solution due to unused channels, but Hobbyking just about stopped selling the Dr. Mad Thrust MG interface at about the same time and it's nowhere to be found. The use of hobby grade Tx allows the tanks to be driven smoother, with programming, one can have more realistic start/stop.

Up to this point, my RC tank experience is limited to the lower priced Heng Long. Even though I have a few Torro, Mato and Tamiya parts on them. My incentive to try the higher end comes from the desire to try a higher quality RC transmitter.