Tamiya RC 1/10 The Hornet by Jun Watanabe Off-Road Buggy Kit

The legendary Hornet gets a dramatic makeover with the Tamiya RC 1/10 The Hornet by Jun Watanabe, featuring a striking Jun Watanabe colour scheme that pairs a black-spotted white body with pink tyres and purple chassis, bumper, and side guard parts. White damper springs add a nice flourish to the model, as do details like the pink 4mm wheel nuts.

Please note this is an unassembled kit requiring assembly; it ships as a build-it-yourself kit and does not arrive pre-built or ready to run.

The Hornet is built around a simple yet robust chassis with an ABS box-type frame and durable front swing axle and rear rolling rigid suspension setups. Rear oil dampers give it the muscle to take on tough surfaces, while the gearbox is a sealed design that helps keep out dirt and debris, with a built-in differential gear ensuring smooth cornering. Three-piece wheels are used front and rear, paired with front grooved and rear pin spike tyres black tyres are also included in the kit for an alternate look.

Special Features

• 1/10 scale RC model assembly kit
• Striking Jun Watanabe colour scheme: black-spotted white body, pink tyres, purple chassis, bumper, and side guard parts
• White damper springs and pink 4mm wheel nuts for extra styling flourishes
• Simple, robust ABS box-type chassis frame
• Independent swing axle front suspension and rolling rigid axle rear suspension
• Rear oil dampers for tackling tough surfaces
• Sealed gearbox with 3-bevel differential gear keeps out dirt and debris
• 2-piece steering tie-rod
• 3-piece wheels front and rear
• Front grooved and rear pin spike tyres, plus a spare set of black tyres included
• 16mm ground clearance
• 8.2:1 gear ratio
• 172mm front and 185mm rear tread for a wide, stable stance

What's in the Box

• Unassembled 1/10 scale The Hornet by Jun Watanabe kit components
• 540-brushed type motor
• Black-spotted white polycarbonate body shell with purple chassis, bumper, and side guard parts
• Body stickers
• Pink tyres and a spare set of black tyres
• Instruction manual

What You'll Need

• 2-channel radio system
• Steering servo
• Electronic speed controller (ESC)
• 7.2-7.4 volt battery
• Compatible battery charger
• Tamiya PS polycarbonate body paint

Why You'll Love It

With its bold, one-of-a-kind Jun Watanabe styling layered over the reliable, easy-to-build Hornet chassis, this limited edition is a great pick for collectors and builders who want a genuine standout in their RC lineup without sacrificing the classic Hornet's dependable off-road performance.