Jorgen 56 Posted May 27, 2021 Does anyone know what this is for? Its not in the manual (that I know of) First I thought it was a pinion for converting to a 540 but that should be metal right? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito2 6686 Posted May 27, 2021 The Grasshopper's gearset was originally designed for the the first Wild Willy, which did use that gear pictured. Tamiya then re-used the gearset in a number of vehicles like the Grasshopper, Hornet and Lunch Box, etc., only those vehicles don't utilize that gear. Tamiya never took the gear out of the mold and just kept sending it along with the other gears, thus confusing people like us for (literally) generations to come. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jorgen 56 Posted May 27, 2021 Thanks a lot. Problem solved! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zakspeed 187 Posted May 27, 2021 Well everyday is a school day... I often wondered that but never thought to ask 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3661 Posted May 27, 2021 That's the Grasshopper hood ornament... Terry 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBlz 21 Posted May 27, 2021 Just started working on the Hornet with my grandson and also wondered what it was for. Since everything works I thought about it, laughed about it and forgot about it. On a different subject, I have a Manta Ray from 1991 and I am frustrated in my search for replacement tires. Anyone have any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taffer 948 Posted May 27, 2021 eBay UK has lots of manta ray tyres from Tony's tamiya parts 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites