Tamiya Hot Shot 2007 1/10 Scale 4WD Electric RC Buggy Model Kit

The Tamiya Hot Shot 2007 1/10 Scale Electric RC Car revives the legendary shaft-driven 4WD racing buggy that debuted in 1985. Its low center of gravity, distinctive combat-style body design, and innovative mechanical arrangement continue to make this Tamiya revival kit appealing to RC enthusiasts and collectors. The three-part chassis combines front and rear gearboxes with a central monocoque to provide convenient maintenance access.

This electric RC buggy is supplied as a buildable kit that requires assembly and painting before operation. The updated reproduction includes shaft-drive 4WD, an adjustable mono-shock damper, dogbone-type drive shafts, and a speed-control system compatible with an ESC. Recommended for ages 15 and older, it provides an engaging introduction to a classic off-road buggy design using specified RC equipment.

• Product Material: Plastic

• Manufacturer: Tamiya

• Faithful Tamiya revival of the company's first shaft-drive 4WD racing buggy, originally released in 1985.
• Three-part chassis featuring front and rear gearboxes plus a central ABS plastic monocoque.
• Covered front and rear gearboxes equipped with thrust ball bearings and differential gears.
• Shaft-driven 4WD paired with double-wishbone suspension on all four wheels.
• Adjustable mono-shock damper with dogbone-style front, rear, and propeller shafts.
• RS540-type motor specification and speed-control arrangement compatible with an ESC.
• Approximate size: 390 mm long, 235 mm wide, and 150 mm high; approximate vehicle weight is 1270 g.
• Recommended for hobbyists aged 15 and above.
• Separate RC equipment, battery, charger, assembly, and painting are required. Batteries, charger, transmitter, paint, glue, oil, grease, and tools are not included.

Build and paint the kit following the included manual before driving. Fit a compatible Fine Spec 2.4G electric RC drive set or a 2-channel transmitter with ESC, along with a Tamiya 7.2V Racing Pack or 7.2V Advanced Pack and an appropriate charger. Use the finished vehicle only in a broad, secure area such as an RC track. Never operate it on roads, near crowds, in parks, around small children, in confined areas, indoors, at schools, hospitals, homes, or anywhere it could disturb others. Do not drive at night or during the early morning.

Following each use, check the plastic chassis, gearboxes, suspension, drive shafts, and other assembled components for dirt and damage. Keep the vehicle in a clean, dry location, and protect the electrical components and battery from moisture. Refer to the manual for lubrication, cleaning, adjustments, and battery-maintenance procedures. Do not operate the buggy in hazardous areas or install parts and power equipment other than those specified for this model.