Tamiya 1/9 VW Dune Beetle Cross (BB-02)

In 2023, we unveiled the BBX (BB01), a retro styled 2WD off-road buggy that paid homage to our rich history of off-road buggies with modern day performance and construction! Following up on the BBX’s mass appeal, we now have the follow-up kit that is sure to capture the hearts of Baja racing and Volkswagen Beetle fans alike!

Enter a brand-new rear-wheel drive BB-02 buggy chassis! This R/C car assembly kit is inspired by Volkswagen Beetles which take part in American off-road races. The chassis offers front suspension arm choices – double trailing arms or double wishbone arms, and features floor pan design motifs with front and rear tire housings to protect the model from dust and dirt. Details such as window net, fire extinguisher, exhaust pipes and roll cage enhance realism. Two new female driver and co-driver figures feature modern off-road race styling. Get ready for this assembly kit, which combines realistic looks and transcendent off-road performance!!!

VW Dune Beetle Cross

The kit follows up on the success of Tamiya's popular BB-01 BBX buggy, shifting the platform over to a brand new R/C car assembly configuration designated as the BB-02. The model's aesthetic is heavily inspired by Volkswagen Beetle-based Baja buggies commonly raced across rugged terrain in the United States and Mexico.

Features

• 1/9 scale R/C model assembly kit. Length: 454mm, width: 204mm (with front double trailing arms)/225mm (with front double wishbone arms), height: 180mm. Wheelbase: 283mm.
• The newly designed 1.0mm thick polycarbonate body recreates a race-oriented Beetle which features bulging front and rear fenders and removed rear engine hood.
• The roll cage ensures chassis rigidity and protects driver figures.
• Light pods, front and taillights are realistically recreated. Light cases molded in black are included for attachment of separately sold LED lights.
• Seated driver and co-driver figures with full-face helmets and dedicated arm parts are included.
• Original design livery stickers included.
• Driver and co-driver (and their name stickers) are female.
• Features realistic depictions of details such as window net, fire extinguisher, stick shift, steering wheel, air cleaner, pulley, muffler and exhaust pipes for extra realism.

BB-02 chassis

• The rear-wheel drive BB-02 chassis has floor pan design motifs with front and rear tire housings to protect the model from dust.
• The R/C equipment box is positioned under driver and co-driver figures.
• Features a lengthwise battery pack with the motor at the rear for optimum balance.
• The sealed gearbox has a built-in ball differential, and drive shafts have joint boots for reliable off-road performance.
• 4-wheel independent suspension uses front double trailing arms or double wishbone arms, and rear trailing arms. (*Front double wishbone and rear trailing arms are from Item 58719 1/10 R/C BBX (BB-01).)
• Front double trailing arms: Common suspension on full-size vehicles / longer arms and increased stroke / stable, straight-line performance / suited to flat dirt surfaces.
• Front double wishbone arms: Common on unlimited class vehicles / long arms give superlative ground-hugging / stable jumps / suited to off-road courses.
• Adaptive dampers limit oil leakage. As the piston moves the oil seal changes shape and air passes through the hole, reducing oil leakage.
• The battery pack can be installed from the bottom of the chassis by opening its hatch.
• Hex hub wheels are paired with front rib pattern tires for directional stability and rear square spike tires for high grip. (*Hex hub wheel shape is the same as that of Item 58719 1/10 R/C BBX (BB-01), and tires are from Item 58719 1/10 R/C BBX (BB-01).)

Requires

2-channel radio, steering servo (standard or low profile compatible), ESC, 540-size motor (Brushless motors recommended) 7.2-7.4-volt battery with compatible charger, and Tamiya PS and acrylic paints.

• Adjustable Gear Ratio Yes
• Bearings Full Ball Bearings Included
• Body Material Polycarbonate
• Body Stickers Included
• Chassis Material Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP)
• Chassis Type BB-02
• Construction Type Assembly Kit
• Differential Type Pressure Plate Ball Differential
• Drive Type 2WD
• Electronic Speed Control (esc) Sold Separately
• Led Lights Sold Separately
• Motor Sold Separately-Brushless motor HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
• Required To Complete 2-channel radio, steering servo, ESC, 540-size brushless motor, 7.2-7.4volt battery & battery charger, and Tamiya PS & Acrylic paints
• Scale 1/9
• Shock Damper CVA Oil-Filled Adaptive Damper
• Suspension Front double trailing arm & Front double wishbone included. Rear trailing arm suspension
• Terrain Use Multi-Terrain