Great first RC kit for the kids or just to blast around the garden for the dads and relive the Tamiya Hornet/Grasshopper that your mate's big brother had back in the 80's
No it won't compete with high spec RC kit but this is a great little starter bundle from a well respected seller.
A new off-road buggy aimed at the first time builder and racer, the all terrain 2WD Rising Fighter inherits all its great qualities and excellent performance from its predecessors Hornet, Grasshopper, Fighter Buggy and Mad Fighter, using a similar body to the Mad Fighter.
Length: 418mm, Width: 236mm, Height: 187mm, Wheel base: 268mm, Weight: 1000g.
Independent swing axles for the front suspension, a rolling rigid rear suspension, and large sized friction dampers effectively absorb shocks and bumps.
Bevel type diff gear.
Semi monocoque structure acts as the chassis strengthening part (Screws are used to secure the resin body to the bathtub chassis).
Fully enclosed gearbox preventing dirt and debris from interfering with operation.
Powered by a 540 motor (included).
Grooved front tyres and rear spike tires ensure excellent traction for any surface.
Stylish resin moulded body.
This model is completely new but made 100% from existing Tamiya parts - meaning good parts availability from the off. The 540 motor coupled with a direct drive gearbox means a good turn of speed for both the beginner and more advanced driver - yet simple construction means ease of assembly and repair. An excellent first time buy with potential for upgrade later on
All comments (34)
Lucifer2007
8 Jun 16#1
good price :-)
stuellis
8 Jun 161#2
I kind of want it just to build it, had a Hornet as a kid and modded it loads. From the picture it looks like a brushless motor speed controller, that would be nice.
voicon
8 Jun 161#3
Says "Powered by a 540 motor (included)" so not brushless sadly, still a good price though.
Uridium
8 Jun 16#4
ha ha...I think many of these Tamiya kits are only bought for the fun of building..I've bought a few in the past, built them and then sold them on ebay at profit to people who don't like the building part :smiley:
I've got a Skyline R33 Drift car sitting here right now built, painted and ready to go that I'm still deciding whether to eBay or not
This has a stock brushed Tamiya 540 motor and a dual ESC that will work with a brushless also.
urmum
8 Jun 16#5
Think he means electronic speed controller, instead of the old mechanical type...
stuellis
8 Jun 16#6
Not necessarily, 540 from memory was a term for the can size of the motor and is interchangeable between both types but brushless does seem optimistic at this price. Still excellent either way
stuellis
8 Jun 161#7
No I meant brushless. Its showing triple high current cable coming out one side of the controller which has always meant 3 phase brushless in the aircraft controllers I have used. Less familiar with car parts these days.
I'd actually forgotten about those mechanical speed controllers, with that big resistor you always burnt yourself on and the controller being in a cut up balloon to stop water getting in. Oh those were the days of real kids toys
stuellis
8 Jun 16#8
Thanks for clearing that up. Still very tempting for nostalgia and fun of building and excellent value
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Opening post
No it won't compete with high spec RC kit but this is a great little starter bundle from a well respected seller.
Includes Kit, Radio, Receiver, Waterproof electronic speed Controller, Battery & Charger.
Rising Fighter
A new off-road buggy aimed at the first time builder and racer, the all terrain 2WD Rising Fighter inherits all its great qualities and excellent performance from its predecessors Hornet, Grasshopper, Fighter Buggy and Mad Fighter, using a similar body to the Mad Fighter.
Length: 418mm, Width: 236mm, Height: 187mm, Wheel base: 268mm, Weight: 1000g.
Independent swing axles for the front suspension, a rolling rigid rear suspension, and large sized friction dampers effectively absorb shocks and bumps.
Bevel type diff gear.
Semi monocoque structure acts as the chassis strengthening part (Screws are used to secure the resin body to the bathtub chassis).
Fully enclosed gearbox preventing dirt and debris from interfering with operation.
Powered by a 540 motor (included).
Grooved front tyres and rear spike tires ensure excellent traction for any surface.
Stylish resin moulded body.
This model is completely new but made 100% from existing Tamiya parts - meaning good parts availability from the off. The 540 motor coupled with a direct drive gearbox means a good turn of speed for both the beginner and more advanced driver - yet simple construction means ease of assembly and repair. An excellent first time buy with potential for upgrade later on
All comments (34)
I've got a Skyline R33 Drift car sitting here right now built, painted and ready to go that I'm still deciding whether to eBay or not
This has a stock brushed Tamiya 540 motor and a dual ESC that will work with a brushless also.
I'd actually forgotten about those mechanical speed controllers, with that big resistor you always burnt yourself on and the controller being in a cut up balloon to stop water getting in. Oh those were the days of real kids toys