If you have a question not covered, ask and I'll try to answer (or if someone knows the answer, please reply).
#1: What's a Combat DigiQ?
A: It's a 1/144th Scale, InfraRed remote controlled, super detailed Tank! Offered by a Takara/Konami joint. Click
HERE for some pictures.
#2: Where can I buy them, and how much do they cost?
A: They are made in Japan/Hong Kong. Unless you're a local, you're going to have to buy from a retailer that ships internationally, or buy from a local retailer that imported them (it's gonna cost). The kit (tank & controller) has an MSRP of 5980yen (~$50US) + shipping.
#3: These little tanks seem pricey, why?
A: Here's a few reasons...
- Super small scale, super high detail
- REAL treads (none of the fake treads with wheels underneath)
- Interactive 'lasertag' system built-in to all Tanks and their controllers!
- Changeable IDs!
- Coming Soon, tanks with remote controllable turrets!
#4: You mentioned 'lasertag' system? Can you elaborate?
A: What sets these little tanks apart from the other remote controlled tanks (other than the fact that there is NO other remote controlled tank at such a small scale, with such detail) is that they have a tiny, interactive, infrared laser built into the turrets of the tanks. The lasers interact with the controller and other tanks!
The system consists of;
The Tanks: When shooting they simulate the recoil of actual gunfire by jerking back slightly. They also simulate being shot by spinning when a shot is registered.
The Controllers: track how many shots left, reload delay, damage taken and who's on what team (if any are setup)
There's 6 modes of play:
- Single-player; Rehearsal, Battle, War Game
- Team-play; Rehearsal, Battle, War Game
#5: Changeable IDs?
A: Yup, There's a total of 4 IDs (1, 2, 3, 4). With the Combat DigiQ, you can assign 1 of any of the 4 IDs to a Tank at any time! This is an excellent feature because you can battle against the same tanks, just assign different IDs!
#6: Are the Turrets remote controllable too?
A: The current line of Tanks does NOT have controllable turrets, but Konami has announced (with videos!) that the version of the tanks WITH remote controllable turrets is coming soon!
#7: Where can I get more info?
A: There's a few good sources...
- Right here at the TinyRC forums
- The official website:
HERE (it's in japanese though)
- The English translated manual:
HERE
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