2017 Bigwig 4x4 Off-Road Buggy Kit

This is a 2017 version of the shaft-driven 4WD buggy that was released to commemorate 10 years of Tamiya R/C models back in 1986. It features several updates while keeping largely to the classic design of the original. The slimline body, designed and penned in 1986 by famed Japanese designer Takuya Yura, is still a classic today, as it possesses advanced aerodynamics thanks to his encyclopedic design knowledge. Updated markings retain the flavor of the original Bigwig and include the Mooncraft logo of Yura's design company.

Takuya Yura is a highly regarded Japanese designer, active in many fields and known particularly for his racing car designs. He is President of the Mooncraft company.

The extremely stable shaft-driven 4WD drive train has excellent efficiency thanks to full ball bearings, while differential gears ensure cornering is smooth. 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension employs A-shaped front and H-shaped rear arms for excellent durability, with CVA oil dampers for high-quality suspension stroke. Dish wheels are not just aesthetically pleasing, but also practical on the off-road surfaces the Bigwig (2017) calls home they are paired with grippy oval bock tires. The rack and pinion steering setup remain unique to the Bigwig among Tamiya R/C cars.

Features:

• ABS resin bathtub frame
• Shaft-driven 4WD
• 3-bevel differential gears
• Rack & pinion steering
• 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension
• CVA oil dampers
• Gear ratio = 8.7:1 or 10.04:1
• Includes 540-Type Torque Tuned brushed motor and ESC

Specs:

• Ball Bearings    Full Ball Bearings
• Battery    Sold Separately
• Body    Clear Polycarbonate
• Charger    Sold Separately
• Chassis    ABS Plastic
• Completion Level    Kit
• Differential    Gear Diffs
• Drive Type    Forward/Brake/Reverse
• Drivetrain    4WD
• Gear Ratio    Adjustable
• Manufacturer #    47330
• Motor Size    540-Size
• Motor Type    Brushed
• Power Type    Electric
• Product Height    6.4" (163 mm)
• Product Length    15.35" (390 mm)
• Product Width    9.21" (234 mm)
• Radio    Sold Separately
• Receiver    Sold Separately
• Scale    1/10
• Shock Type    CVA Oil Filled
• Speed Control    Sold Separately
• Suspension    Fully Independent Double Wishbone
• Tire Tread    Block
• Vehicle Size    Standard
• Vehicle Type    Buggy

Contents:

• 1/10 2017 Bigwig 4x4 Off-Road Buggy Kit1
• HobbyWing THW 1060 Brushed Motor ESC1
• 540-Brushed Type1

Required:

• 2+ Channel Radio System1
• Standard-Size Steering Servo1
• 7.2V - 7.4V Battery1
• Battery Charger

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