Official Torro 1/16 Scale German Panzer III (Ausf. L) Medium Tank RTR Thread

[Aros]

1/16 Scale German Panzer III (Ausf. L) Medium Tank from Torro - RTR - TOR1110384802

The Panzerkampfwagen III, commonly known as the Panzer III, was a medium tank developed in the 1930s by Germany, and was used extensively in World War II. It was intended to fight other armored fighting vehicles and serve alongside and support the similar Panzer IV, which was originally designed for infantry support.

All Metal Track System Confidently conquer terrain with durable all metal tracks that are easy to service.

360 Degree Turret The turret rotates in full 360 degrees.

Barrel Recoil The barrel has fully functioning recoil to further the scale realism and appeal.

Exhaust Effect Glycerin-based "exhaust effect" simulates engine exhaust for added realism

Heavy Metal Castings Heavy Metal Castings provide unparalled durability and strength.

High Torque Motors The high torque motors provided the strength and power necessary to negotiate difficult terrain.

RTR These battle tanks are Ready To Run right out of the box for your convienence. Unpainted versions will require painting if desired.

Superb Scale Fidelity Torro tanks are designed with impeccable attention to detail and scale realism.

Features:

• Latest Generation Multi-Function Control Board (MFCB)
• Proportional acceleration, steering, turret traverse, and gun elevation/depression
• Programmable radio settings for the amount of recoil, the sensitivity in turns, the overall sensitivity in acceleration, high speed, and low-speed modes, etc.
• Smoke effect (On/Off)
• Headlights and Brake lights (On/Off)
• Volume (five settings including Off)
• Four different sound sets. Each contains a unique engine start, idle, accelerating, traverse, elevate, machine gun, cannon firing, and shutdown sound
• Track Recoil (Three settings from low, medium, and high) -This shudders the tank briefly rearward to simulate recoil when firing the main cannon
• Fires an invisible IR signal to be used as part of Torro’s 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!
• Independent suspension on all road wheels

Includes:

• Torro German Panzer III (Ausf. L) 1/16 Scale Medium Tank - RTR
• 2S 7.4v 1800mAh Li-ion battery with Tamiya connector
• 2S USB LiPo/Li-ion battery charger
• 6-Channel 2.4GHz radio transmitter
• Magnetic Infrared (IR) battle system receiver
• Painted cosmetic accessory parts
• Adhesive decal sheet
• 2x spare track links
• Smoke oil
• Complete instruction manual

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	39cm / 15.3in
Width	18.5cm / 7.2in
Height	17.5cm / 6.9in
Weight	4000g / 141oz
Body Material	Metal/Plastic
Chassis Material	Metal
Track Material	Metal
Motors	Two 380 motors (28x37mm)
Bearings	Metal Bushings
Gearbox Gear Material	Steel
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

[DHarper]

It would appear that many of the listed features are incorrect, seem taken from HL tanks. Most of the programmable settings do not exist for Torro tanks, though many do for HL tanks. One I was specifically interested in was the 3rd bullet re programmable radio settings. Similar inaccuracies show up for the Pz Mk IV and the two Panthers. Exacerbating the problem is at least one website - RC Motion uses these features on their website..A more accurate features list is on the Torro website though it includes in tank battery recharging which seems to no longer be the case as a Tamiya connector is provided with the charger.
According to the tank manual, the Torro's come in two versions,the IR version referred to here and a BB firing version
HL tanks have programmable options due to having function buttons on the transmitter. Only programmable feature on the Torro's is a trim button/dial for steering trim..
Torro link - https://www.torro-shop.de/Metal_s1

[Rubicon99]

It would appear that many of the listed features are incorrect, seem taken from HL tanks. Most of the programmable settings do not exist for Torro tanks, though many do for HL tanks. One I was specifically interested in was the 3rd bullet re programmable radio settings. Similar inaccuracies show up for the Pz Mk IV and the two Panthers. Exacerbating the problem is at least one website - RC Motion uses these features on their website..A more accurate features list is on the Torro website though it includes in tank battery recharging which seems to no longer be the case as a Tamiya connector is provided with the charger.
According to the tank manual, the Torro's come in two versions,the IR version referred to here and a BB firing version
HL tanks have programmable options due to having function buttons on the transmitter. Only programmable feature on the Torro's is a trim button/dial for steering trim..
Torro link - https://www.torro-shop.de/Metal_s1

It’s all been pointed out many times before. No one at Motion cares to change it. 🙁🙁

[DHarper]

MotionRC apparently uses the specs written/posted by Hobby Squawk Administrator. MotionRC did update their features to remove the in tank battery recharging feature recently. The Pz Mark III features full of errors and copied by MotionRC was posted in May 2022 by a Hobby Squawk Administrator and apparently never fixed. It seems like Heng Long features were listed for Torros but do not exist. As a relative newbie at this, it bugs me to lay out good money only to find a tank does not have features listed. Starting point appears to be the Hobby Squawk Admin who posted the specs here and assumed to be accurate by Motion RC. Live and learn so now now Torro tanks do not have these programmable features as H.L. tanks do..

[SoCalBobS]

It's the other way around. Motion RC posted the specs on Hobby Squawk.

[tank_me]

DHarper If you need any specific questions answered about a tank you want to buy you can ask them in posts here. Most of us that have been in this forum more than a couple of days are aware of the inaccuracies of the Motion RC website. That being said, their prices and customer service seems to be pretty good. They just don't seem to be concerned about posting wrong info. I believe that tanks are only a small portion of their sales and therefore not a huge concern for them. I got my first RC tanks back when I was a child and had a renewed interest in them when I picked up a 1/6th scale M5 Stuart back in 2001. I've been pretty active in this hobby for about 20 years now and own 1/16 tanks from Tamiya, Trumpeter, Torro/Taigen, Hooben, Mato, Haya, and Heng Long. I've also started 3D printing some tanks and vehicles. It can be a steep learning curve, but most of us are willing to help out with information whenever we can.

Motion RC isn't the only one that is posting crap info about the tanks they carry. Tons of online resellers are posting the wrong info it's kinda up to us to do our homework, ask questions, and recognize when something doesn't look right.

[DHarper]

Thanks for the info guys; wish had discovered this site earlier..

[Hellcat 7]

Not sure if this question was asked, but is Torro compatible with Tamiya /HL IR protocol?

[Rubicon99]

Not sure if this question was asked, but is Torro compatible with Tamiya /HL IR protocol?

Normally not without adding a secondary board that lets it read the codes. At least that has been how they have worked, but could have changed with the V3 systems they now use.

[sclui56]

Not sure if this question was asked, but is Torro compatible with Tamiya /HL IR protocol?

The newer production has an IR converter, I haven't used it, so I can only presume the Tamiya compatibility is at best similar to HL's https://www.hobbysquawk.com/forum/rc...o-ir-converter

[tank_me]

Right now the only things the Torro/Taigen boards do that is better is you can swap the sound card for other sound cards and you can use a hobby grade radio on the V2 and V3 versions. It is also easier (HL install requires an aftermarket relay) to install the high intensity LED unit from Taigen. Every other function is about the same as the HL except the proportional inputs/driving is better on the HL.

[DavidN]

Yes! The new Torro tanks have the IR that are compatible with the IR Tamiya/HL protocol.