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- Page 1 TANK T-72 GUIDE BUILD AND DRIVE THE RADIO-CONTROLLED MODEL GUIDE SCALE 1:16...
- Page 2 Editorial and design by Continuo Creative, 39-41 North Road, London N7 9DP. Published in the UK by De Agostini UK Ltd, Battersea Studios 2, 82 Silverthorne Road, London SW8 3HE. Published in the USA by De Agostini Publishing USA, Inc.,121 E. Calhoun Street, Woodstock, IL 60098.
- Page 3 TANK T-72 GUIDE RC MODEL Т‑72 ТANK Overview The creators of your radio- controlled T-72 model made it as realistic as possible, even down to the choice of materials. Many parts of your T-72, such as the turret, are made of metal. This also includes the tracks, made up of individual metal treads, pinned together.
- Page 4 With twin electric motors, the T-72 model has excellent manoeuvrability, even on tougher terrain. Functions The standard version of the model is controlled by a remote control unit, operating at a frequency of 2.4GHz. The remote allows you to control the speed at which the tank moves forward and back, turn left and right, rotate the tower, as well as raise and lower the gun.
- Page 5 TANK T-72 GUIDE The main battery pack In the bottom of the hull there is a compartment for the battery pack, which consists of six 1.2V rechargeable cells. These cells are connected to each other, creating a battery with a total voltage of 7.2V.
- Page 6 LEDs The model has two headlights, just like the real T-72, replicated by LEDs, which are visible from a distance of several metres, even in daylight. These two LEDs will help in poor visibility conditions. But their main purpose is to inform the modeller, using a specific set of signals, that the link between the remote control and the model is ready.
- Page 7 TANK T-72 GUIDE The T -72 model operates at a protected frequency of 2.4GHz, so you can use your tank without fear that you will lose control. The power switch has two positions: down is “off”, and up is “on”. The transmitter (remote control handset) Transmitters come in two main types: the pistol type which is usually used to control car and ship models, and those with...
- Page 8 The model of the T-72 tank is to allow you participate in battles through the infrared (IR) combat system. IR LED Above the barrel of the tank’s main gun is an IR LED, which makes it possible to engage in fights with other IR compatible tanks.
- Page 9 TANK T-72 GUIDE The topmost of the three buttons in the bottom left of the controller will fire the The transmitter IR LED is located just above the barrel of the main gun. This main gun. The joystick above is responsible for moving the turret from side to prevents anything on the tank from obstructng it.
- Page 10 Maintenence The running gear of the T-72 tank on each side consists of six doubled road wheels made of aluminium alloy and rubber, three rollers, idler wheels and driving wheels, both made of a steel alloy. Each road wheel has its own individual suspension, which allows for greater control in various terrain.
- Page 11 TANK T-72 GUIDE Your model in action Learn how to drive your radio-controlled T-72 tank, and then operate it in simulated battle conditions. Preliminary checks To check the remote control, turn it on using the switch located in the centre. The LED on the remote will begin flashing.
- Page 12 Moving the tank The running gear of the T-72 has been designed so that the model can navigate through many types of terrain and perform a variety of manoeuvres, for example, quickly changing direction or making turns on the spot. In addition to this, the effective suspension system increases the tank’s ability to overcome obstacles, while maintaining the driving stability at relatively high speeds.
- Page 13 TANK T-72 GUIDE Motion control Right joystick: The right joystick on the handset controls the tracks 1. Forward and therefore the movement of the tank. When you 2. Reverse move the joystick up (1) the tank starts to move 3. Turn right forward in a straight line;...
- Page 14 Site selection for the model T-72 Selecting the area for your tank is very important. While your radio-controlled T-72 tank is equipped with good mechanics and metal tracks, allowing it to move in almost any terrain, you can use the tank both indoors and outdoors. Flat areas are recommended, but the tank is engineered to be able to deal with many obstacles.
- Page 15 TANK T-72 GUIDE Doing battle Having learnt the basic skills of driving the model, you can now test the tank in combat conditions. This will require you to arrange a training ground for manoeuvring skills and shooting at targets, as well as working out combat tactics. With the assembly guide you received an interactive diorama, which will help you to recreate combat situations.
- Page 16 The smoke generator Your T-72 has a smoke generator installed between the two motors; its use is optional and it has an activation switch on the underside of the tank. The generator works by heating up a special liquid which causes “smoke” to be expelled out of the exhaust pipe, giving the tank more realism.
- Page 17 TANK T-72 GUIDE Installing the Wi-Fi unit Your T-72’s Wi-Fi unit is a video camera with 1280 x 720 pixel resolution and a Wi-Fi sender/receiver. The Wi-Fi unit is easy to fit and easy to use. It allows you to operate the tank with your smart phone or tablet at a distance of up to 30 metres, depending on the environment and weather conditions.
- Page 18 Installing and setting up the app Go to the Model Space website or the App Store, search for “T-72”and do wnload the “Radio Tank T-72” app to your tablet or smart phone. 1. Turn the tank on (move the switch into the ON position).
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