The Hornet by Jun Watanabe
Model Number: 58527
Released
Q2 2012
Drive
RWD
Chassis Description
Bathtub, molded in purple
Body Type
Lexan/Polycarb
Motor
540
Width
230mm
Length
400mm
Height
150mm
Wheel Base
257mm
Tread Front
172mm
Tread Rear
185mm
Ground Clearance
16mm
Scale
1/10
Tires
front:21/73mm Pink tyre, Black Wheel
Rear:51/88mm Pink tyre, Black Wheel
Regarding The Hornet:
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.
Regarding Jun Watanabe (Creative Director):
Mr. Watanabe oversees the design department of on-line fashion shopping site ZOZOTOWN.
His range of work ranges from website design to branding and TV advertising.
In addition to being involved in the design of collaborative fashion projects, he is also known as a movie and video creator.
His distinct use of color has been critically acclaimed by both Japanese and international media.
A Tamiya fan from an early age, he remains an avid admirer of R/C models.
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.
Regarding Jun Watanabe (Creative Director):
Mr. Watanabe oversees the design department of on-line fashion shopping site ZOZOTOWN.
His range of work ranges from website design to branding and TV advertising.
In addition to being involved in the design of collaborative fashion projects, he is also known as a movie and video creator.
His distinct use of color has been critically acclaimed by both Japanese and international media.
A Tamiya fan from an early age, he remains an avid admirer of R/C models.