Tamiya | Warwick's Custom Tamiya Grasshopper |
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2021
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Warwick takes us through his very unique build of the classic Tamiya Grasshopper radio controlled car that is inspired by the locust. The Grasshopper is a living legend as it is pretty much the same car that was originally released in 1984.
All of the body and chassis parts have been painted, even most of the graphics!
Warwick has also designed and added a Hearns Workshop Roof Intake that adds so much more character to the silhouette.
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TAMIYA GRASSHOPPER
Based on 1-seater buggies seen tearing-up dirt tracks across the U.S. in the 80's, the Grasshopper first made its appearance in R/C stores in 1984. Boasting easy assembly and easy control, the lightweight Grasshopper proved an instant hit as the perfect entry level R/C kit. Also, compatible with a whole range of option parts such as 540 motor and ball bearings, the Grasshopper was an entry level car that could keep up with the owners driving experience.
The perfect combination of simple assembly and tough exterior is what made the Grasshopper so special. Durable plastic body is fastened to bathtub resin monocoque chassis by screws, creating a solid frame that can absorb any type of rough handling. Off-road tracks can be tackled with ease thanks to coil spring dampers, and independent swing axle front and rigid axle rear suspension. Diff loaded sealed gearbox keeps out the dirt and stones for smooth driving and cornering. Paddle style rear tires and grooved front tires combine with 3-piece assembly type wheels for excellent grip performance on dirt tracks. Half-body driver figure adds that finishing touch to a fun off-road R/C car.
Specifications
Length: 389mm, width: 223mm, height: 135mm, weight: 830g
380 type motor (chassis compatible with 540 type motor - sold separately)
Transmission Type: Rear 2 Wheel Drive
Independent swing axle front suspension, rolling rigid axle rear suspension, friction dampers
Sealed rear gearbox to protect diff gear during off-road running
3-piece assembly wheel, straight ribbed racing front tires, paddle rear tires
Front and rear axle compatible with ball bearings (sold separately)
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That is a hopped up grasshopper! Seriously, phenomenal job!
Thanks!
I researched the Plague Locust and your interpretation is spot on! From the wheels to the tail!! Excellent work by the team!
Awesome! Thank you for watching!
Great job.... that looks awesome !
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful job.
Thank you! Cheers!
Amazing paintjob. I have 6 of these, all very different paintjobs too.
Very cool!
Ya did it proud mate!
Thank you!
Cool custom and awesome painting skills. All my Tamiya's are nonboxart.
Thanks! Non box-art looks cool!
so beautiful!!!
Thank you!
That's the best looking Grasshopper I've ever seen. You are a great painter!
Thank you very much!
That's a fantastic job, best looking grasshopper I've ever seen. What a work of art.
Thank you very much!
Excellent job Warwick! Loved this concept as soon as I saw it earlier in the week.
Glad you liked it. Warwick is a very creative guy.
Congrats on the paint work. Too bad its still a 12mph turd.
12mph is faster than most other turds.