TAMIYA RC 1/10 THE GRASSHOPPER 2005 (Remote & batter pack included)

Let it all begin with this one buggy: The Grasshopper, based on the 1-seater buggies that tore up dirt tracks across the U.S. in the 1980s, first hit R/C stores in 1984 and instantly became a favorite entry-level kit. Please note this is an unassembled kit requiring construction; it ships as a build-it-yourself kit and does not come pre-assembled or Ready-To-Run. Boasting genuinely easy assembly and easy control, the lightweight Grasshopper remains a perfect first R/C build, whether it's your first kit ever or your first in years.

A durable plastic body is fastened to a bathtub resin monocoque chassis by screws, creating a solid frame that shrugs off rough handling. Off-road tracks are no problem thanks to coil spring dampers along with independent swing axle front suspension and rigid axle rear suspension, while a diff-loaded sealed gearbox keeps dirt and stones out for smooth driving and cornering.

Paddle-style rear tyres paired with grooved front tyres and 3-piece assembly-type wheels deliver excellent grip on dirt tracks, and a half-body driver figure adds the finishing scale touch. The kit is also compatible with a range of option parts, including oil dampers, a 540 motor and ball bearings, letting the car grow alongside the driver's experience.

Special Features

• 1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit (unassembled, requires construction)
• Classic 1-seater dirt buggy styling, first released in 1984
• Durable plastic body fastened to a bathtub resin monocoque chassis
• Independent swing axle front suspension, rolling rigid axle rear suspension
• Coil spring friction dampers
• Sealed rear gearbox protects diff gear during off-road running
• 3-piece assembly wheels with straight ribbed racing front tyres and paddle rear tyres
• Half-body driver figure included
• Chassis compatible with optional 540-type motor, oil dampers, and ball bearings

What's in the Box

• Unassembled 1/10 scale Grasshopper kit components
• 380-type motor
• 3-piece assembly wheels with tyres
• Half-body driver figure
• Instruction manual

What You'll Need

• 2-channel radio system with ESC
• Steering servo
• Compatible battery pack and charger
• Ball bearings for front/rear axles (optional upgrade, sold separately)
• 540-type motor (optional upgrade, sold separately)
• Basic modeling tools for assembly

Why You'll Love It

The Grasshopper has introduced generations of hobbyists to R/C for a reason: it's simple to build, forgiving to drive, and tough enough to handle a beginner's learning curve on and off the dirt. For anyone taking their first step into the hobby, or returning to a nostalgic favorite, this re-release delivers all the charm of the original alongside genuine room to grow with optional upgrade parts.

Specifications

• Construction Type: Assembly kit (unassembled)
• Drive Type: Rear 2-wheel drive
• Motor: 380-type (chassis compatible with 540-type motor, sold separately)
• Suspension: Independent swing axle front, rolling rigid axle rear, friction dampers
• Gearbox: Sealed rear gearbox with diff gear
• Wheels/tyres: 3-piece assembly wheels; straight ribbed racing front tyres, paddle rear tyres
• Bearings: Front and rear axle compatible with ball bearings (sold separately)
• Weight: 830 g

Item Dimensions

• Length: 389 mm
• Width: 223 mm
• Height: 135 mm