Tamiya The Hornet 1/10 2WD 2004 RC Buggy Assembly Kit With ESC 58336-600

The Tamiya The Hornet is a 1/10 scale 2WD RC buggy assembly kit that recreates Tamiya's famous 1984 off-road model, combining a lightweight ABS bathtub chassis, simple rear-wheel-drive drivetrain and classic Hornet styling for building, recreational driving and collecting

Features

• Re-release of the classic Tamiya Hornet originally introduced in 1984
• Rear-wheel-drive 2WD drivetrain
• Lightweight and durable ABS resin bathtub chassis with side bumpers
• Sealed rear gearbox helps protect the differential from dirt and debris
• Independent swing-axle front suspension with friction dampers
• Rolling rigid-axle rear suspension with oil-filled dampers
• Type 540 brushed motor included
• Polycarbonate Hornet body shell with classic buggy styling
• Original-style three-piece wheels
• Straight ribbed front tyres for directional control
• Spiked rear buggy tyres for off-road traction
• Reinforced resin front bumper
• Drivetrain can be upgraded to full ball bearings using the separately available Tamiya bearing set
• Australian 58336-600 package is supplied with an electronic speed controller

Specifications

• Brand: Tamiya
• Model: The Hornet
• Product Type: RC Buggy Kit
• Scale: 1/10
• Drive: Rear-Wheel Drive 2WD
• Assembly Level: Unassembled Kit
• Power Source: Electric
• Length: 400mm
• Width: 230mm
• Height: 150mm
• Weight: Approximately 874g
• Chassis: ABS Resin Bathtub Frame
• Front Suspension: Independent Swing Axle with Friction Dampers
• Rear Suspension: Rolling Rigid Axle with Oil-Filled Dampers
• Transmission: Sealed Rear Gearbox with Differential
• Motor: Type 540 Brushed
• Body Material: Polycarbonate
• Barcode: 4950344583362
• Manufacturer Part Number: 58336-600

Includes

• 1 x Tamiya The Hornet 1/10 RC Buggy Assembly Kit
• 1 x Type 540 Brushed Motor
• 1 x Electronic Speed Controller
• 1 x Polycarbonate Hornet Body Shell
• Front and Rear Three-Piece Wheels
• Front Ribbed Tyres
• Rear Spiked Tyres
• Oil-Filled Rear Dampers
• Body Marking Stickers
• Assembly Hardware
• Instruction Manual

Required To Complete

• 1 x Compatible 2-Channel Radio System
• 1 x Steering Servo
• 1 x Suitable 7.2V to 7.4V RC Battery Pack
• 1 x Compatible Battery Charger
• Transmitter Batteries as Required by the Chosen Radio
• Tamiya PS Polycarbonate Paint

FAQ

Is the Tamiya The Hornet 58336-600 ready to run? No, The Hornet is an unassembled RC kit that requires building painting and installation of the required radio system servo battery and charger

Does this Tamiya Hornet package include an ESC? Yes, current Australian 58336-600 listings confirm an electronic speed controller is included although the exact ESC model can vary between distribution batches

Does The Hornet come with full ball bearings? No, full ball bearings are not standard equipment on Tamiya 58336 and Tamiya sells a dedicated Hornet full ball bearing set separately

What suspension does the Tamiya Hornet use? The Hornet uses independent swing-axle front suspension with friction dampers and a rolling rigid-axle rear suspension with oil-filled dampers

Important Notes

• This is an unassembled RC kit and is not supplied ready to run
• The polycarbonate body requires painting before final assembly
• Use Tamiya PS series paint or another paint specifically suitable for polycarbonate
• The exact ESC model supplied may vary between Australian distribution batches