Tamiya Grasshopper RC Model Kit # 58346 (Re-Release)

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You can also fit some CVA dampers on the front side. I’m not sure if anybody has ever tried that though! Noiw when it comes to the ESC, GH usually has an MSC. But ESCs will suit just perfect with these. The new re-release thus comes with an ESC. It is in fact, more effective than an MSC. In terms of runtime and reliability.

An EZRUN version can be a great brushless option. The brushless motor and ESC combo is difficult to handle though. If you are buying the transmitter and receiver separately, bear in mind that they must be of the same brand. Don’t mix old radio gear with new upgrades!That’s not to say Tamiya don’t continue to make quality products. It’s just that the 1980s was such a unique time, when the R/C hobby was new and exciting. Each successive model felt fresh and different. There was still an emphasis on scale model realism, even in buggies. And the real world vehicles the toys were based on also seemed to lend themselves extremely well to miniaturization – with simple, attractive Baja bug and sand rail designs with modest suspension travel, and lots of bright, attractive colours and graphics. Unlike the gangly looking vehicles of today. the result is a lightweight and durable unit. Front swing axle and rear rolling rigid suspension combine for a responsive drive, The Tamiya Grasshopper 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 cheaper kits don’t have oil filled dampers which I think are a good mod to fit once a bigger motor goes in. THIS KIT INCLUDES UPGRADED 3300MAH BATTERY, FAST MAINS CHARGER and SUPER STRENGTH METAL GEARED SERVO! One unusual aspect of the Grasshopper is the fact that the body affixes to the car with 4 screws, rather than the body pins found on most R/C models. While this does prove to be a hassle when you need to remove the body, it also leaves Grasshopper’s body free of those pins and therefore looking a bit more realistic. Includes a 380-type motor. A Type 540 motor can also be installed for more power. (sold separately) NiMH batteries work nicely with whatever mod you have on a GH. But if you are looking for LiPO options, you will need a LiPO charger.Tamiya 2005 re-release THE GRASSHOPPER specification sheet: https://tamiyabase.com/tamiya-models/58346-58346 Bearing Upgrade: These make the car run more smoothly and are easily installed during assembly. If there is no option for these shown, then the kit already includes the bearing upgrade as standard. These are entirely optional. Whatever you buy you will know you need to ballrace it from day one as it improves so much, so easily, but is a b h to retro fit unless you think she will appreciate the structure and step by step nature of a full rebuild The chassis' streamlined construction and use of a Type 380 motor makes the kit perfect for less experienced users. This re-release version of The Grasshopper II R/C off-road car assembly kit features a number of updates while keeping largely to the design of the original released in 1988.