Monster Beetle (2015) remake

Eric V I
Eric V I
Tamiya 58618 Monster Beetle (2015) remake !
Tamiya has re-released the well-known Monster Beetle from the 80s

This reissue of the Monster Beetle building set includes a number of updates, while retaining the basic layout of the original 1986 off-road car. It features a realistic, bespoke Beetle body depicted in sturdy polystyrene resin, with metal-clad parts included in the kit to add the finishing touches to the handles and headlight frames. A resin driver figure is the icing on the cake!

Sturdy Space Frame chassis
The rear-wheel drive chassis of this rugged model is based on a durable ABS spaceframe that can withstand all the action on terrain. The four-wheel independent suspension uses CVA oil dampers and has double wishbones at the front and one wishbone at the rear. Excellent cushioning and grip are provided by pin-spike tyres with a diameter of 130 mm and a width of 58 mm on distinctive gold-coloured wheels. Efficient and durable universal shafts come with rubber boots.

● Length: 410 mm

● Width: 285 mm

● Height: 240 mm

● Wheelbase: 247 mm

● Test area: 220 mm (front); 225 mm (rear)

● Belt width/diameter: 58mm/130mm

●ABS resin spaceframe ●Rear-wheel drive

●3-point differential ●2-piece steering steering rod

●Suspension: double wishbone (front); Wishbone (rear)

● Oil dampers

●Gear ratio = 14.7:1

● Type 540 engine

●Electronic speed controller (included)

Many will remember this kit from their youth,

The kit contains the electric motor and an electronic speed controller,
Rear-wheel drive