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Tamiya The Hornet by Jun watanabe 1/10 Off-Road RC Kit 58527

Product Code: T58527
Barcode: 4950344082223
$229.99
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The legendary Hornet gets a dramatic makeover with this Jun Watanabe color scheme that pairs a black-spotted white body with pink tires and purple chassis, bumper and side guard parts. Damper springs in white add a nice flourish to the model, as do other details like the pink 4mm wheel nuts.

The Hornet is built around a simple yet robust chassis with an ABS box type frame and durable front swing axle and rear rolling rigid suspension setups. The rear oil dampers give it the muscle to take on tough surfaces, while the gearbox is a sealed design to help keep out dirt and debris; the differential gear inside ensures smooth cornering. Three-piece wheels are employed front and rear and paired with front grooved and rear pin spike tires. Black tires are also included in the kit.

The Legend Lives On

The Hornet stands as one of Tamiya's most popular R/C cars ever released, helping launch a 2WD R/C buggy boom worldwide. Featuring excellent performance on both dirt and on-road tracks, this awesome buggy can take on any type of terrain. Just like the original, this re-release features an easy to assemble chassis and drivetrain consisting of a durable but lightweight ABS resin bathtub frame, diff gear loaded sealed gearbox, oil filled rear dampers, powerful RS 540 motor and high performance suspension system. The Hornet is perfect for those that used to have one, those that have always wanted one, and for those that want a revolutionary buggy that has earned its place in R/C history.

Features

  • Length: 400mm, width: 230mm, height: 150mm. Weight: 874g
  • Wheelbase: 251mm
  • Ground clearance: 16mm.
  • Type 540 motor
  • Rear-wheel drive.
  • Tread: 172mm (front), 185mm (rear)
  • 3-bevel differential gear
  • 2-piece steering tie-rod
  • Independent swing axle front suspension
  • Rolling rigid axle rear suspension
  • Gear ratio = 8.2:1
  • The artistic color scheme uses purple gearbox, white damper springs and pink wheel nuts.
  • The bathtub frame and bumpers are also molded in purple, and stickers are used for the pink/purple gradation on the chassis sides.
  • Black polka dots really catch the eye, and rear fenders also have pink/purple gradation.
  • The model also comes with dedicated packaging.
  • Includes 540-type brushed motor.
  • Required to complete: 2-channel radio, steering servo, ESC, 7.2-7.4volt battery with compatible charger, and Tamiya PS paint.

Requires

  • 2-channel R/C system w/ ESC 
  • R6/AA/UM3 batteries for transmitter 
  • Battery pack & charger


  • Adjustable Gear Ratio Fixed
  • Bearings Plastic bushing
  • Body Material Polycarbonate
  • Body Stickers Included
  • Chassis Material ABS Plastic
  • Construction Type Assembly Kit
  • Differential Type Gear
  • Drive Type 2WD
  • Electronic Speed Control (esc) Sold Separately
  • Motor 540-brushed type
  • Required To Complete 2-channel radio, steering servo, ESC, 7.2-7.4volt battery & battery charger, and Tamiya PS paint.
  • Scale 1/10
  • Shock Damper Friction type
  • Terrain Use Off-Road
  • Chassis, suspension gear box in purple
  • Special Purple Instruction manual
  • Unique Decal sheet
  • 4 Pink 4 Black Tyres Included
  • 2 complete sets of wheels –1 black, 1 white