Tamiya 58391 1/10 Hotshot Off-Road Buggy Kit

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.

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
• 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
• Speed Controller: ESC (Sold Separately)
• Adjustable Gear Ratio: Fixed
• Bearings: Plastic bushing
• Body Material: Polycarbonate
• Body Stickers: Included
• Chassis Material: Plastic
• Construction Type: Assembly kit
• Differential Type: Gear
• Drive Type: 4WD
• Led Light Buckets: No
• Led Lights: No
• Motor: 540-brushed type
• Required To Complete 2-channel radio. steering servo. ESC. 7.2volt battery battery charger. and Tamiya PS paint.
• Scale: 1/10
• Shock Damper: Oil-filled damper
• Special Features:
• Redesigned chassis features 4-wheel double wishbone suspension with unique front and rear mono-shocks.
• Diaphragm-type oil dampers provide stable off-road driving performance.
• New propeller shaft features dog bone type linkage to optimize power transmission efficiency.
• Buggy body with large rear wing remains faithful to the original styling.
• Aluminum heat sink helps keep the motor cool and is also an eye-catching chassis highlight.
• Triangular wheel hubs further enhance the buggy’s unique look.
• Suspension: Independent suspension
• Terrain Use: Off-Road