TWINSET Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Very first rendition of the new Tamiya 58662 Comical Grasshopper (WR-02CB chassis) Chassis is variant of the Wild Willy2 The original Grasshopper needs little introduction. It was a Tamiya legend which inspired legions of fans since the 1980s. For many, it was their very first introduction into the world of radio control assembly kits. The original Grasshopper is still among Tamiya’s best-selling kits to this day. Now the legend is re-imagined as the Comical Grasshopper, with a new body inspired by the famous original. The re-imagined body sits on a new and dedicated variant of the proven off-road chassis: the WR-02CB. • 1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit. Length: 356mm, width: 244mm. Wheelbase: 170mm. • Superb performance both on- and off-road. • Durable monocoque centerpiece and inline battery pack position, 4-wheel double wishbone suspension and 2-piece steering tie-rod set up. • Polycarbonate body. • Sticker design based on the original Grasshopper. • Includes headlight cases, allowing installation of separately sold 5mm LEDs. They use separate polycarbonate lens components. • Driver figure included. • Suspension arms feature multiple damper attachment holes for easily adjustable performance. • New 2-piece wheels molded in durable ABS. • New tire design, with rib pattern front and block pattern rear. • Oil-filled CVA Mini shock units provide superb cushioning, even on rough off-road surfaces. • Includes Tamiya TBLE-02S ESC (electronic speed control) Capable of running sensor brushless motors and brushed motors alike. (21.5 Turn BL motor limit) (23 Turn brushed motor limit) • Includes 540-type brushed motor. • Requires: 2-channel radio, steering servo, 7.2-volt battery pack & charger, and Tamiya PS/TS paint. SPECIFICATIONS Bearings Plastic bushing Body Material Polycarbonate Body Stickers Included Chassis Material ABS Plastic Chassis Type WR-02CB Construction Type Assembly Kit Differential Type Gear Drive Type 2WD Motor 540-brushed type Requires A Requires: 2-channel radio, steering servo, 7.2-volt battery pack & charger, and Tamiya PS/TS paint. Scale 1/10 Shock Damper CVA Oil Filled Suspension 4-wheel fully independent double wishbone Terrain Use Multi-Purpose View full news article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamiyafanboy Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Ohhh could be a nice addition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 First model pic Courtesy of Mokei Kagaku on FB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Lol, that does look very good. reminds of those speed freaks models back in the boy racer days.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 (edited) This looks class! don't know how, but Id love to see them do a touring car. Like the squished photshops Edited September 6, 2018 by Guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Available for pre-order. https://www.modelsport.co.uk/tamiya-comical-grasshopper-wr-02cb/rc-car-products/434279 I'd love to wack a BZ motor in that thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 (edited) Tamiya ran out of guys to sell grass hoppers too so paint comedy ones up. Fer a laugh brand lol. It does look cool but come on tamiya work harder. Show us the 80s tamiya again not relive it. Edited September 11, 2018 by RCbutcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Doesn't work for me! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 On 11/09/2018 at 18:45, RCbutcher said: Show us the 80s tamiya again. Yes, The Falcon. The End Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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