Tamiya 47458 1/10 Thunder Dragon 2021 4WD RC Buggy
Re-issued and updated version of the 1988 hit buggy Thunder Dragon!
With shaft-driven 4WD, ground hugging suspension providing a super drive, plus the stylish body which appeared in a classic R/C comic in Japan, this will be an exciting release.
Thunder & Flame
This assembly kit creates an updated re-release version of the classic R/C off-road buggy Thunder Dragon, which appeared in a Japanese cartoon in the 1980s. Its ABS bathtub frame is tough and allows easy maintenance, while 4-wheel double wishbone suspension uses CVA oil dampers and a front stabilizer for a superior ride. Sealed gearboxes front and rear contain differentials with die-cast 3-bevel types for smooth, superior handling feel, and semi-pneumatic spike tires give great grip. The streamlined body is molded in polycarbonate, with non-canopy sections painted in silver. It is pre-cut for convenience.
Tough Shaft-Driven 4WD
The midship motor, shaft-driven 4WD chassis is based around a lightweight and tough monocoque, with 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension attached to gearboxes: an easy maintenance layout using upper "I" and lower "H" arms. Dual CVA oil dampers at the rear and a single one in the front monoshock setup are joined by a front stabilizer for optimal flex. Gear differential units front and rear are in sealed gearboxes, and an aluminum motor mount further improves reliability.
Features
- The body is molded in polycarbonate and pre-cut, with non-canopy sections pre-painted in silver.
- Semi-pneumatic spike tires give great grip, and are paired with large-diameter ABS wheels.
- 4-wheel double wishbone suspension uses CVA oil dampers and a front stabilizer for a superior ride.
Requires
- 2-Channel Radio Control Unit with receiver
- NiMH Battery and appropriate charger
- Batteries for RC transmitter
- Requires Electronic Speed Controller (ESC)
- Length: 390mm, Width: 240mm, Height: 139mm
- Wheelbase: 260mm
- Minimum ground clearance: 23mm
- Tread: 203mm (front), 194mm (rear)
- Bathtub frame
- Tire width/diameter: 38/83mm (front and rear)
- Shaft-driven 4WD
- 3-bevel differential gears (front and rear)
- 3-piece steering tie-rod
- 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension
- Gear ratio = 7.68:1
- Type 540 Motor
- Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) is sold separately