The Grasshopper II is one of Tamiya's iconic radio control car kits from the late 1980's. It was an enhanced follow up release to the original Grasshopper kit. The kit features a number of updates while keeping largely faithful to the original model. Its streamlined construction process makes this kit perfect for less experienced users and R/C veterans alike, while separately sold option parts can be used to enhance the model. This Limited-Edition release features a black molded plastic body that only needs stickers to be applied!
• 1/10 scale R/C 2WD buggy model assembly kit. Length: 400mm, width: 223mm, height: 136mm.
• Black injection molded polystyrene body just requires application of stickers for easy completion.
• Unpainted driver figure included.
• ABS chassis uses front swing arm and rear rolling rigid suspension setups.
• Fully enclosed gearbox contains a differential gear to aid smooth cornering.
• Longitudinal battery is easily removable from the back of the chassis.
• CVA oil shock dampers included.
• Includes 380-brushed type motor.
• Includes NEW TBLE-04S ESC. Compatible with brushless motors (sensored) of 21.5 turns and higher, and Tamiya brushed motors 25 turns and over.
Requires:
2-channel radio
Steering servo
7.2-7.4volt battery pack and compatible charger.
SPECIFICATIONS
Adjustable Gear Ratio Fixed
Bearings Plastic bushing
Body Material ABS Plastic
Body Stickers Included
Chassis Material ABS Plastic
Construction Type Assembly Kit
Differential Type Gear
Drive Type 2WD
Electronic Speed Control (esc) Includes NEW TBLE-04S ESC. Compatible with brushless motors (sensored) of 21.5 turns and higher, and Tamiya brushed motors 25 turns and over.
Mr. Yoshio Tamiya founded a saw mill/lumber factory in Shizuoka-City. Tamiya ventured into the modeling business in 1948, with a scale wooden ship model kit. Since then, Tamiya has been striving to offer merchandise that can truly be called "First in Quality Around the World."
Now Tamiya is offering more than 3000 different products, both in the fields of precision static models and high performance radio control vehicles. These products are not only sold in Japan but also exported in vast quantities to the United States, Europe, South East Asia, and to many other parts of the world. The standard of excellence achieved by Tamiya is regarded as among the very finest in the world of model hobbies.