Name: Tamiya Grasshopper II RC Buggy Electric 4WD 1/10 Scale Kit - Black Edition
Brand: Tamiya
SKU: TAM-47471
Price: 191.15 AUD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Overview

The Grasshopper II is one of Tamiya's iconic radio control car kits from the late 1980s, an enhanced follow-up to the original Grasshopper kit. This Limited-Edition release features a black moulded plastic body that only needs stickers applied. Its streamlined construction process makes this kit suitable for less experienced users and R/C veterans alike, and separately sold option parts can be used to enhance the model.

The body is moulded in durable black polystyrene. Comes with CVA oil dampers and TBLE-04S ESC. Stickers and a driver figure (not painted) are also included.

Features

This R/C model assembly kit creates a Black Edition of the famed Grasshopper II, an all-action 2WD buggy with durable chassis
Employs front swing axle and rear rolling rigid suspension setups, coil-sprung with CVA oil dampers
The rear gearbox is sealed with a differential inside to facilitate smooth cornering
Wheels are moulded in grey, and the body is moulded in durable styrene plastic
This Black Edition features numerous parts moulded in black, with stickers creating gold and orange design motifs
Includes 380-brushed type motor
Comes with an unpainted driver figure
Includes TBLE-04S ESC — compatible with brushless motors (sensored) of 21.5 turns and higher, and Tamiya brushed motors 25 turns and over
Longitudinal battery is easily removable from the back of the chassis

In the box

1x 1/10 Grasshopper II Black Edition 2WD Electric Off-Road RC Buggy Kit

You'll need

2Ch Radio System (Transmitter & Receiver) & Batteries
Compatible Battery Pack & Charger
Servo

Highlights

Black Moulded Body with Stickers

This Limited-Edition release features a black moulded plastic body that only needs stickers to be applied.

Black Parts with Gold Design Motifs

True to its name, this Black Edition features numerous parts moulded in black, with stickers creating gold and orange design motifs for a splash of colour.

Tamiya Grasshopper II Black Edition — chassis/suspension detail

It employs front swing axle and rear rolling rigid suspension setups, coil-sprung with CVA oil dampers.

Specifications

Length	400mm, width: 223mm, height: 136mm
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)	TBLE-04S ESC
Motor	380-Brushed Type
Scale	1/10
Shock Damper	CVA Oil Filled
Suspension	Front swing arm and rear rolling rigid suspension setup
Terrain Use	Multi-Purpose

RC Car

Scale	1/10
Completion	Kit
Skill Level	Intermediate
Power Source	Electric Brushed
Chassis Type	Buggy
On/Off Road	Off Road
Drivetrain	2WD

Factory Specs

Battery Connector	Tamiya

Reviews (1)

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Timothy L
Verified buyer
1 Sept 2021
Bought the grasshopper 2 black edition as it is different to the original, comes with upgraded oil filled shocks which make a huge difference. Item arrived very quickly, box corner was a little crushed in transit which is unfortunate but the box was very well packaged up in bubble wrap and arrived promptly with express post even during the covid crisis. Kit was well priced, although it has gone up in price since I bought it. I kit is great although I can highly recommend upgrading to a 540 motor and installing ball bearings in place of the supplied plastic ones. However 380 motor and supplied kit bearings will still provide many hours of fun! Stickers in this kit are not pre cut like the grasshopper kit, just something to be aware of. Happy to buy again from hobbies direct! Have bought a few kit cars from them now! Hopefully a few more as time goes on!