Tamiya 1/10 Monster Beetle 2015 Kit

Tamiya 58618A – 1/10 Monster Beetle 2015 Kit

This re-release version of the Monster Beetle assembly kit features a number of updates while keeping the basic layout of the original off-road car released in 1986. It features a realistic customized Beetle body depicted in tough polystyrene resin, with metal-plated parts supplied in the kit to add the finishing touch for handles and headlight frames. A resin driver figure is the icing on top of the cake!

Tough Space Frame Chassis

This hardy model’s rear-wheel drive chassis is based around a durable ABS space frame to withstand all-action off-road driving. 4-wheel independent suspension uses CVA oil dampers, and has double wishbone front and trailing arm rear setups. Superlative cushioning and grip are provided by 130mm-diameter, 58mm-width lug pattern pin spike tires on flashy gold color plated wheels. Efficient and durable universal shafts come with rubber boots.

Features:

• The injection-molded plastic body accurately captures the form of the early VW Beetle.
• Includes many of the original stickers kept over from the original model design
• The rugged original ABS space frame chassis has been kept.
• Rear universal drive shafts transfer power smoothly, and come with rubber boots
• A large dust cover is included to protect the R/C gear equipment.
• The model has 130mm-diameter tires with a combined lug/pin spike tread.
• Includes a driver figure.
• Length: 410mm
• Width: 285mm
• Height: 240mm
• Wheelbase: 247mm
• Tread: 220mm (Front); 225mm (Rear)
• Tire Width/Diameter: 58mm/130mm
• ABS Resin Space Frame
• Rear-Wheel Drive
• 3-Bevel Differential Gear
• 2-Piece Steering Tie-Rod
• Suspension: Double Wishbone (Front); Trailing Arm (Rear)
• Oil Dampers
• Gear Ratio = 14.7:1
• Type 540 Motor
• Electronic Speed Controller (Included)

Specs:

Adjustable Gear Ratio: Yes
Bearings: Plastic bushing
Body Material: ABS Plastic
Body Stickers: Included
Chassis Material: ABS Plastic
Construction Type: Assembly kit
Differential Type: Gear
Drive Type: 2WD
Electronic Speed Control (esc): Includes HobbyWing THW 1060 Brushed Motor ESC (2-3S)
Led Light Buckets: No
Led Lights: No
Motor: 540-brushed type
Requires: A 2-channel radio gear, 7.2 volt battery & charger, and Tamiya TS paint
Scale: 1/10
Shock Damper: Oil-filled damper
Suspension: Independent suspension
Terrain Use: Multi-Purpose