Tamiya 1/10 Hornet EVO # 58742
Tamiya 1/10 R/C Hornet EVO
The year 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the original release of the iconic Hornet off-road buggy!
To celebrate the milestone, Tamiya’s designers have cooked up a fun variant that is sure to please new hobbyists and veteran hobbyists alike!
New EVO Features!
- Suspension: 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension.
- Rear gearbox: Sealed gearbox with differential gear from the DT-02 chassis.
- Includes full ball bearings!
- CVA oil dampers (front & rear)
1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit
- The 0.7mm thick polycarbonate body has the same shape as the classic body from the original Hornet.
- The 2WD chassis has the same bathtub frame as the one used in the original Hornet. (Item 58336)
- While the colour scheme of the original Hornet is carried over, this kit features an updated sticker design.
- Includes 540 Brushed motor and ESC.
- Required to complete: 2-channel radio, steering servo, 7.2 volt battery with compatible charger, and Tamiya PS paints.
This R/C model assembly kit is an updated version of The Hornet, the original of which was first released in 1984.
Length: 430mm
Width: 230mm
Height: 135mm
The kit largely keeps the original Hornet’s bathtub frame and pairs it with 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension and oil dampers. It also has a sealed rear gearbox for excellent off-road dust proofing with a built-in 3-bevel differential gear for smooth cornering.
Three-piece assembly wheels are paired with front ribbed and rear high-grip spike tires. Decorate the lightweight and durable polycarbonate body with the included stickers that cover the orange and yellow color scheme, logos and car numbers.
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Independent Suspenson
4-wheel independent suspension means a great off-road drive!
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Double Wishbones
The double wishbone front suspension has CVA oil dampers and turnbuckle upper arms that let you fine-tune camber.
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Oil Dampers
The rear also uses CVA oil dampers and turnbuckle upper arms, plus dogbone shafts.
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Bathtub Underbody
The slimline ABS plastic bathtub. This is a close-up on the locking battery hatch.
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Lightweight Body
The body is lightweight polycarbonate, and stickers are included for the various logos and decorations.
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Mixed Tyre Set Up
Grooved front tires and rear spike tires.
Rear wheels in particular are designed for fuss-free assembly.
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An Iconic RC Classic
Celebrate forty years of the Hornet with us!
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4 Way Independate Suspension Set Up
A closer look at the four-wheel independent suspension.
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