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Tamiya 58742 Hornet EVO. test run by 5 people. Is there room for further evolution?



A must-see for anyone planning or considering purchasing a Tamiya Hornet EVO! Five people test drive different types of Tamiya Hornet EVO (HORNET EVO.), which is scheduled to be released this winter! What exactly is the “Hornet feeling” that was mentioned in the complete commentary? Perfect for imagining what it feels like to drive!
Contents
00:00 Review of the commentary
00:23 Super skilled person
00:51 Slightly advanced person
02:07 Intermediate person
04:10 Representative of wild races (tendonitis)
06:35 RC-loving samurai
Source: RC TEAM CHONMAGE

Satoshi Maezumi gives a complete explanation of the Tamiya 58742 Hornet EVO.



A must-see for those who are planning or considering purchasing the Tamiya Hornet EVO! A complete explanation of the Tamiya Hornet EVO (HORNET EVO.), which is scheduled to be released this winter, in the form of a dialogue between TAMIYA’s Satoshi Maezumi and BLOCKHEADMOTORS’ JUNWATANABE! All the questions you’ve been wondering about will be answered! ? [Contents] OPENING 00:00
Why Hornet? 01:31
Why not a Graho? 02:33
What is the chassis concept? 05:10
About body production 05:47
The biggest evolution point 10:06
Tamiya’s first technology 11:51
Front sharpness and tread 12:54
Which new parts are there? 13:37
Wheels and tires 14:34
Why a four-wheel drive now? 16:12
Tips for enjoying modifications 17:35
What’s the next EVO. series? 18:30
What’s the release date and price? 19:41
How does it drive, honestly? 20:26
Source: RC TEAM CHONMAGE

Official product video of Tamiya 58346 The Grasshopper



Let It All Begin With This One Buggy
Based on 1-seater buggies seen tearing-up dirt tracks across the U.S. in the 80’s, the Grasshopper first made its appearance in R/C stores in 1984. Boasting easy assembly and easy control, the lightweight Grasshopper proved an instant hit as the perfect entry level R/C kit. Also compatible with a whole range of option parts such as oil dampers, 540 motor and ball bearings, the Grasshopper was an entry level car that could keep up with the owners driving experience. Packed with all the fantastic features of the original kit, this fun 2WD buggy is a blast on both off-road and on-road tracks. Whether it was your first or will be your first, the Grasshopper guarantees to please.

The perfect combination of simple assembly and tough exterior is what made the Grasshopper so special. Durable plastic body is fastened to bathtub resin monocoque chassis by screws, creating a solid frame that can absorb any type of rough handling. Off-road tracks can be tackled with ease thanks to coil spring dampers, and independent swing axle front and rigid axle rear suspension. Diff loaded sealed gearbox keeps out the dirt and stones for smooth driving and cornering. Paddle style rear tires and grooved front tires combine with 3-piece assembly type wheels for excellent grip performance on dirt tracks. Half-body driver figure adds that finishing touch to a fun off-road R/C car.

Basic Specifications
★Length: 389mm, width: 223mm, height: 135mm, weight: 830g ★380 type motor (chassis compatible with 540 type motor – sold separately) ★Transmission Type: Rear 2 Wheel Drive ★Independent swing axle front suspension, rolling rigid axle rear suspension, friction dampers ★Sealed rear gearbox to protect diff gear during off-road running ★3-piece assembly wheel, straight ribbed racing front tires, paddle rear tires ★Front and rear axle compatible with ball bearings (sold separately)

Official product video of Tamiya 58734 Citroën DS (MB-01 Chassis)



This assembly kit creates an R/C model of the Citroën front-wheel drive saloon car DS which was honored with third place in the 1999 Car of the Century awards. In 1955, the Citroën DS was announced in Paris and it was sometimes dubbed the “spaceship’’ for its aerodynamic design. This model artfully captures that legendary styling with a lightweight polycarbonate body, based upon the compact 2WD of the MB-01 chassis. Chrome plated wheels are paired with radial tires.

The MB-01 Chassis
The compact, 2WD MB-01 chassis gives a choice of three types of wheelbase, and front- or rear- wheel drive system. This model employs a front-wheel drive setup. The 4-wheel double wishbone suspension features symmetrical structure and friction dampers. Unitized sections such as motor mount, final gears and suspension facilitate ease of assembly and effective maintenance. What is more, without removing battery pack, motor and R/C equipment setups from the center frame, simply change attachment directions of final gears and steering linkage to switch between front- and rear-wheel drive; low or high motor position can be chosen for rear-wheel drive cars.

★Length: 412mm, width: 197mm, height: 137mm ★Wheelbase: 239mm (Long) ★Tread: 148mm (front), 140mm (rear) ★Tire width/diameter: 25/59mm (front & rear) ★Bathtub type chassis ★Front-midship motor, front-wheel drive ★4-bevel differential gear ★3-piece steering tie-rod ★4-wheel double wishbone suspension ★Friction dampers ★Gear ratio = 5.83:1 (using kit 29T pinion) ★Type 540 motor ★ESC included for export.

Separately Required Items
★2-channel R/C system ★R6/AA/UM3 batteries for transmitter ★Battery pack & charger

Video presentation of Tamiya RC New Products 2024 Fall/Winter including Tamiya 58742 Hornet EVO.



Introducing the “Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Kyushu Tournament” and “Tamiya RC New Products 2024 Fall/Winter” and Tamiya RC History! ・We introduce the “Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Kyushu Tournament” held at Greenland in Kumamoto Prefecture on June 16th. Please pay attention to the Tamiya Touring Class where a fierce battle was held! ・We introduce new Tamiya RC products scheduled to be released in the fall and winter of 2024. The latest unreleased information are revealed for the first time in Japan on Tamiya RC Live! ・In Tamiya RC History, we introduce RCs released in 2008. You will see the “Balder (DB-01)”, the “Toyota Land Cruiser 40 (CR-01)”, affectionately known as the Yonmaru, and the “Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia 2007”, which was developed to run through the tough rally.

Tamiya 58736 Ford Baja Bronco CC-02 Chassis official product video



The first generation Ford Bronco was relatively compact and extremely capable off-road, and this 4WD car joined numerous races. This R/C model assembly kit recreates the Baja Bronco, which was sold from 1971 to 1975 to commemorate victory in a major desert race. Its polycarbonate body captures the 1973 Bronco form in style, with a black sticker to use on the engine hood, and plated parts for the front grille, light covers and side mirrors. It can be paired with separately sold LEDs to light up the front and rear.

CC-02 Chassis – Off Road, Evolved
Designed for a wide range of off-road scenes including rocky terrain, the CC-02 chassis’ ladder frame is inspired by full-size vehicles and is the base for its superior durability. A 4WD setup employs the motor longitudinally behind the front axle with separated gearbox and transfer case, and propeller shafts transmitting power to the differential gears front and rear. Four-link rigid suspension is employed front and rear, with CVA oil dampers for all-encompassing control, even on tricky rock sections. This model comes with plated five-spoke wheels and grippy block pattern tires, and is setup for the 242mm S wheelbase.

Specifications
★Length: 395mm, width: 196mm, height: 215mm ★Wheelbase: 242mm ★Tread: 160mm (front), 163mm (rear) ★Tire width/diameter: 33/90mm (front & rear) ★Ladder frame ★Longitudinal motor, shaft-driven 4WD ★3-bevel differential gears ★4-link rigid suspension (front & rear) ★Gear ratio = 17.33:1 (using kit-standard 16T pinion) ★Type 540 motor ★Contact your local Tamiya Agent regarding the ESC

Separately Required Items
★2-channel R/C system ★R6/AA/UM3 batteries for transmitter ★Battery pack & charger