Tamiya TAM58391 1/10 Electric RC Car Series No.391 Hot Shot 2007 Off-road Japan

Total length = 390 mm

 The photo shows the kit assembled and painted.

 Introduced in 1985 as Tamiya's first shaft 4WD racing buggy. It quickly captivated many fans with its combat-like form with a low center of gravity design and high-performance running performance packed with innovative mechanisms. The chassis has a three-part structure consisting of front and rear gearboxes and a center monocoque. High maintainability is attractive. The suspension is a double wishbone with monoshock oil dampers and stabilizers front and rear. In particular, the rear is a progressive type that uses a connecting plate and push rod. In addition, the sealed front and rear gearboxes contained thrust ball bearings and differential gears. Because it used many parts exclusive to the Hot Shot, it was a machine that was out of reach for younger fans, but this actually aroused their admiration for it. The Hotshot was an epoch-making model that established the 4WD racing buggy genre. We are releasing a reprint version in response to the number one resale request.

Based on the design concept of not changing the form or structure as much as possible, the reprinted version has been updated with only the parts that do not fit the current situation or are difficult to assemble. Hotshot (2007) )is. The main mechanisms such as shaft drive 4WD and front and rear double wishbone suspension equipped with adjustable monoshock dampers remain the same, but the front and rear drive shafts and propeller shafts have been changed to highly reliable dogbone types. The oil damper is also of the currently mainstream diaphragm type. Also, since the reprint kit uses ESC for the speed controller, the rear aluminum heat sink is not originally necessary. However, this part, which is the focal point of the Hot Shot's rear view, was left as is as a dummy. A hot shot that still has an unfading charm. I'm also looking forward to comparing it with modern 4WD off-road racers.

●Overall length 390mm ●Overall width 235mm ●Overall height 150mm ●Vehicle weight approx. 1270g ●Tread=194mm (front and rear) ●Tire width/diameter=F28/82mm R34/82mm ●Frame=ABS resin monocoque ●Drive system=shaft Drive 4WD ●Differential gear = front and rear 3 bevels ●Steering = 2-split tie rod type ●Suspension = 4 wheels double wishbone ●Gear ratio = 10.04:1 8.70:1 ●Motor = RS540 type ●Speed controller = ESC specification [ Items to be purchased separately ] ●RC mechanism: EXPEC GT-I 2.4G (set for electric RC cars), or 2-channel radio with ESC ●Battery/charger: Tamiya 7.2V Racing Pack or 7.2V Advance Pack various types