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Tamiya RC Radio Control Car 1/10 Electric Hornet

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Over the years, Tamiya, one of the leading hobby-grade RC vehicles, has produced several notable product lines. I still have that old Hornet to this day, and it’s now in the process of being restored. So look for another Hornet post sometime in the future, if and when I finally finish that project. (Or if I build an original kit to completion!)

First post here, so hello! I'm completely new to the world of RC bar having a few pre-built standard RC cars when I was a kid. It was a fairly lightweight buggy for it’s time too, and the gearbox transfers the motor power quite efficiently so that it’s main strength is straight-line speed. Handling is another matter though, and the car has a tendency to swing it’s tail about and can be a bit of a handful on a loose surface. But this just makes it all the more entertaining. Buggies that run absolutely perfectly can often be a bit boring. For the finishing touches and a good paint for your newly constructed model, Elitemodelsonline recommend Tamiya PS or Tamiya TS spray paints.

I particularly love the wheels and tyres on this car, which are shared between it and several other Tamiya buggies. Each wheel comes in three-pieces, all joined together by little screws so they are quite elaborate. The tyres all have high side-walls – not that efficient because they aren’t as rigid during cornering as today’s low-profile tyres. But they have a lovely, scale dune-buggy look about them. And the fact they are so fat – particularly at the rear – is all part of that 70s/early 80s-philosophy where a lot of cars in various motorsport around the world (even Formula 1) were thought to perform better if they had massive, fat rear tyres. Of course, you could paint and decal your Hornet any way you liked, but as with all my Tamiyas I think I love the original designs too much to deviate. And this is also how the manual suggests you build and detail the model. After wanting to build something like a Team Associated B5M or B44.3 I decided it'll be more sensible to go for something like the Tamiya Hornet as I'm completely new to this so 1. don't want to spend too much yet and 2. don't know what I'm doing, so don't want to put myself off, or go wrong building something like the B44.3. I also like the idea of upgrading a cheaper car gradually. To me though, there’s actually another golden era within that first 100, and it consists mainly of a group of early off-road buggies that were actually inspired by animal concepts and symbolism (plus a few buggies either side of this period). Broadly, you might refer to these buggies as “character cars” due to the fact they came in eye-catching shapes, colours, and with quirky decals and unusual names.

It only seems right that the first Tamiya R/C model I post about should be the Tamiya Hornet, as I really do consider it to be the most iconic of all Tamiya’s amazing R/C models over the years.Since the Hornet is an upgrade from the Grasshopper, it’s no surprise that they are incredibly faster than the Grasshopper since they can reach speeds as high as 43.4Mph. How fast is the Tamiya Grasshopper? x 17ml Vallejo model paints. Vallejo paintsare supplied in plastic bottles of 17ml with an eyedropper device which keeps paint from drying and prevents spills. The model color range has been specifically developed for adherence on difficult surfaces such as metal and plastic, but the product is not toxic, not flammable, and does not give off noxious fumes. Hornet battery door: https://www.shapeways.com/product/6DQDLLW24/ampro-battery-door-hornet?optionId=59733651

I must have poured over that catalogue a million times growing up, and here’s the classic product photo of the Hornet as Tamiya intended it to be… Battery tray retainer for Hornet with no-tab trans: https://www.shapeways.com/product/KU6R78L27/battery-tray-retainer-for-hornet-with-no-tab-trans?optionId=59110649 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, The popularity of Tamiya RC cars and kits is further evidenced by the existence of numerous competitions and racing events worldwide. These events bring together enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels to showcase their driving abilities and the performance of their Tamiya RC cars. The camaraderie and excitement fostered by these events have made Tamiya a driving force in the RC community. Another true Tamiya classic joins the new X-SA series in the form of the Hornet, a childhood dream for many early R/C fans and still highly popular model in the modern day.Tamiya's main goal is to offer the most rewarding modeling experience possible. Grasping the various parts, assembling, and finally painting a finely crafted model is truly a special and rare experience in today's modern world. Even modded, the Hornet retained its funny hopping characteristics when driven over bump after bump, but when driving over flat dirt, it was very smooth. Regardless of the terrain chosen, it remained in a straight line, which is a real relief to me. It was so cool to see the suspension finally working as intended, instead of having the tires soak up all the bumps. Speaking of tires, the spike tires are so cool looking! The Tamiya 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. The Hornet is an upgraded version of the Grasshopper. However, the Hornet and Grasshopper are similar in the fact that they are both two-wheel-drive off-road buggies. They also share identical features like the bathtub chassis. THIS KIT INCLUDES UPGRADED 3300MAH BATTERY, FAST MAINS CHARGER and SUPER STRENGTH METAL GEARED SERVO!

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