Tamiya 1/10 Hotshot Electric RC Car Kit w/o ESC
Overview
This is a re-issued R/C assembly kit of the Hot Shot. It originally debuted in 1985 as Tamiya’s first 4WD off-road buggy.
An R/C Legend Returns
With its aggressive-looking body design and low center of gravity, the Hotshot, Tamiya's first shaft-driven 4WD R/C buggy, made waves when it was introduced in 1985. The unique 3-piece chassis included such innovative features as front/rear mono-shock oil dampers, 4-wheel double wishbone suspension equipped with stabilizers, and front/rear fully-enclosed gearboxes equipped with thrust ball bearings and differential gears. A wide array of Option Parts were produced especially for modifying the Hotshot, and the machine became something that every youth at that time dreamed of. Fans have clamored for a re-release of the epoch-making R/C car, and Tamiya now brings back this legend to let fans relive their childhood memories.Kit includes metal maintenance stand bars, which can be used together with the battery holder to lift the car.
Front/Rear mono-shocks feature diaphragm type oil dampers and feature adjustable springs.
An Old Dog with New Tricks
Tamiya designers have given the Hotshot a makeover, replacing older, harder to assemble parts with modern equivalents but still keeping true to the spirit of the original Hotshot. While the front/rear double wishbone suspensions and adjustable mono-shock oil dampers remain the same, the drivetrain features modern dog bone type propeller shafts for enhanced reliability. The oil dampers have also been changed to the more modern diaphragm type. Also, with the use of a modern ESC, the original Hotshot's rear aluminum heat sink was no longer necessary. However, the Hotshot would not look the same without it, so our solution was to install a dummy part to remain faithful to the original look. Take this updated Hotshot out for a spin and compare it to today's R/C buggies to experience how far this hobby has developed!
Specifications
- Length: 390mm
- Width: 235mm
- Height: 150mm
- Weight: 1270g
- Box Size: 400 x 250 x 170cm
- Tread: (Front/Rear) 194mm
- Tire Width/Diameter: (Front) 28/82mm, (Rear) 34/82mm
- Frame: ABS Resin Monocoque
- Drivetrain: Shaft-driven 4WD
- Diff. Gear: 3-bevel
- Steering: 2-piece Tie Rod
- Suspension: 4-wheel Double Wishbone
- Gear Ratio: 8.1:1, 10.04:1
- Motor: Type RS540
| Car | |
|---|---|
| Assembly Type: | Kit |
| Size (Scale): | 1/10 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Power Source: | Electric Brushed |
| Chassis Type: | Car |
| On/Off Road: | Off Road |
| Drivetrain: | 2WD |
Included items
| Description | QTY |
|---|---|
| Tamiya 1/10 Electric RC Car Kit | 1 |
| Decals | Set |
| Product Manual |
Requires and can be purchased from Techno Hobbies to complete;
- FlySky GT2 2-Channel R/C Radio or similar with receiver ($79)
- Brushed Waterproof 60A ESC with Tamiya plug - Hobby Wing HAWPWP1060, Quicrun 30120201 WP60 ($59) or Surpass 79794 ($50)
- NiMh Battery ($35) or Lipo 7.2V Battery (from $59)
- Suitable Charger NiMh $39 or LiPo balance charger (from $35)
- Steering Servo - Metal geared minimum 9-25Kg (from $45)
- AA batteries for the transmitter
- Poly-carbonate Tamiya spray paint for body shell ($13.95)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________Please Note: This body shell comes completely UNPAINTED and may or may not require body post holes to be drilled. Only use a polycarbonate style paint such as Tamiya PS series to finish these bodies as standard paints will not adhere and/or cause damage to the body shells surface.