Home /
Tamiya 1/10 The Hornet 2WD Buggy Assembly Kit

Overview

Overview

The revolutionary 1984 2WD off-road buggy is back and more fun than ever before! 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.

Includes:

Hornet rolling chassis with rear oil-filled shocks
540 motor
Electronic Speed Control
clear body
tires
3-piece wheels
19 tooth 32 pitch pinion gear
50 tooth counter gear
decal sheet
building instructions

Requires:

Radio: 2-Channel with 1 steering servo
Radio Batteries: (8) AA size
Receiver
Battery: 6-cell stick pack w/standard connector (7-cell won't fit)
Charger: AC/DC Timed or Peak for 6-cell battery
Paint: Required for the body (Black paint to duplicate box art)
Misc. Items: Building and track equipment

features

Chassis: Monocoque plastic tub style chassis
Drive: Rear wheel drive
Body: Clear Lexan with clear Lexan wing
Electronic Speed Control: Tamiya TEU-104BK with forward and reverse
Motor: Mabuchi RS540SH (bushing/sealed endbell)
Plastic bushings
Shocks: Coil-over friction in front and aluminum body oil-filled in
the rear
Gearbox: Sealed rear gearbox
Differentials: bevel gear
Transmission: single speed
Tires: 1.4" spiked on the rear and 1.4" ribbed on the front
Wheels: 5-spoke, 3-piece White plastic wheels
Bumpers: Large Black plastic rail type front bumper
Suspension: Independent front A-arm and rear rolling rigid axle
Camber Tie Rods: fixed non-adjustable
Steering Tie Rods: adjustable
Steering: Two steering rods attach to the servo saver and knuckle arm
Servo Saver: included

Specs

VEHICLE
Length: 15.74" (400mm)
Width: 9.05" (230mm)
Height: 5.90" (150mm)
Weight: 1.92lbs (874g)(approx.)
Tires- Front: 1.4" ID - 2.85" OD - .80" wide
Rear: 1.4" ID - 3.75" OD - 1.75" wide
BODY
Length: 13" (330mm)
Width: 5.5" (139mm) at rear wheels (widest point)
Width: 2.25" (57mm) behind from wheels (thinnest point)
Height: 3" (76mm)

Specs

Product Specifications

Part Number	TAM58336
Scale	1/10
Drivetrain	2WD
Kit Type	Unassembled Kit
Length	13" (330mm)
Width	2.25" (57mm) behind from wheels (thinnest point)
Height	3" (76mm)
Weight	1.92lbs (874g)(approx.)
Tires- Front	1.4" ID - 2.85" OD - .80" wide
Rear	1.4" ID - 3.75" OD - 1.75" wide

Reviews