Tamiya Thunder Shot 2022 1/10 4WD Buggy Kit
About this part
NOTE: Finished kit shown in photos is for illustrative purposes only. See needed to complete list below for a list of items required to complete the model.
- Thunder Shot, the original of which was first released in 1987
- Polycarbonate body is pre-cut & pre-painted in white and blue, with transparent canopy
- Made with an ABS bathtub chassis
- 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension with CVA oil dampers uses front stabilizer for a superior ride. Kit includes CVA oil dampers II instead of Type I seen in the original release
- The front and rear sealed gearboxes contain compact, durable die-cast 3-bevel differential gears for smooth performance
- Semi-pneumatic spike tires
- Includes a driver figure
- Includes a Hobbywing THW-1060 Brushed ESC
- 2 channel radio system
- Steering servo
- Polycarbonate paint for body
- 7.2 - 7.4 volt battery
- Compatible Charger
Reviews4.5 · 2 reviews
This buggy is definitely a basher-not a racer. But you can get it around a track pretty well in spite of that. With the high center of gravity and the spiked tires it will want to traction roll a lot on a grass surface. Jumping it will take a certain technique with throttle control (more than other 4wd buggies) to make it behave-but that's part of the fun. I always wanted one of these ever since I saw it in the 1989 Tamiya catalog-well, I finally got one-and I'm glad I did. It's not at all like the other buggies I have-and I's not supposed to be. Put a decently powered motor in it and have fun.
Bought this kit to be a front yard beater to run with my daughters neo fighter. Just cvd's, aluminum a5 and a superstock bz added for build. Bummer, because this car is indeed very capable, fast and not really a proper pairing for a silver equipped neo fighter. Matter of fact I have put in laps on a real indoor clay track with this ol girl. No slouch at all with a competent driver at the wheel. Amazing at how strong and capable the thundershot is. As easy to drive around a track as a b74, certianly not. Extremely fun chasing down novice drivers with this old brushed machine. Absolutely! Also, use HEAVY weight front shock oil and spring if running on any real track.