Thundershot
Model Number: 58361
Released
29th November 2005
Drive
4WD shaftdrive, gear differential front and rear
Suspension
Double wishbone all 4 corners, monoshock front
Chassis Description
Thundershot - bathtub type
Body Type
lexan
Motor
540
Original Price
13800 yen
Width
240mm
Length
390mm
Height
132mm
Wheel Base
264mm
Tread Front
200mm
Tread Rear
200mm
Ground Clearance
35mm
Weight
1065g
Scale
1/10
Tires
front:width 38mm diameter 73mm
Rear:width 38mm diameter 73mm
Entry-Level Futuristic Buggy.
Originally released in 1987, the Thundershot gained widespread popularity with its futuristic body styling.
Re-released on 29th November 2005 as a limited edition.
Its spaceship-like body is made from tough polycarbonate and features a cockpit housing a driver figure for increased realism.
Easy to assemble shaft-driven 4WD off-road chassis features a mid-mounted motor for optimum balance and a bathtub frame to make installing the R/C mechanisms a breeze.
4-wheel double wishbone suspension features upper I arms and lower H arms for a simple but effective setup.
Front suspension features a unique mono-shock with stabilizer while the rear suspension has two high-performance CVA oil dampers.
Gearboxes are fully enclosed to keep out dirt and debris and features internal diff.gear units for enhanced transmission efficiency.
[taken from Tamiya's website]
Some differences between this re-re and the original.
- Lexan body now has an overspray film covering.
- Front and rear wheel hubs are now updated versions (like Terra Scorcher and Fire Dragon).
- Lexan chassis cover/driver is now made from thicker polycarbonate and thus loses a small amount of detail.
- Made in Japan like the original.
Originally released in 1987, the Thundershot gained widespread popularity with its futuristic body styling.
Re-released on 29th November 2005 as a limited edition.
Its spaceship-like body is made from tough polycarbonate and features a cockpit housing a driver figure for increased realism.
Easy to assemble shaft-driven 4WD off-road chassis features a mid-mounted motor for optimum balance and a bathtub frame to make installing the R/C mechanisms a breeze.
4-wheel double wishbone suspension features upper I arms and lower H arms for a simple but effective setup.
Front suspension features a unique mono-shock with stabilizer while the rear suspension has two high-performance CVA oil dampers.
Gearboxes are fully enclosed to keep out dirt and debris and features internal diff.gear units for enhanced transmission efficiency.
[taken from Tamiya's website]
Some differences between this re-re and the original.
- Lexan body now has an overspray film covering.
- Front and rear wheel hubs are now updated versions (like Terra Scorcher and Fire Dragon).
- Lexan chassis cover/driver is now made from thicker polycarbonate and thus loses a small amount of detail.
- Made in Japan like the original.
Reviews
pininy
Didn't have the first release, but I love the box art.
so decided to get a couple of NIBs for spares. here's what i have done
I love the colors, white with red and blue, just like boomerang, bigwig
Not a great runner, but it really nice to see this running.
The only problem with this chassis type are the lower arms, trying to order from tamiya japan still no stock#..
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