Tamiya RC Radio Control Car 1/10 Electric Hornet
Description
🚀 Rev up your legacy with the legendary Hornet – where vintage meets velocity!
- ICONIC 1984 DESIGN REBORN - Own a piece of R/C history with the legendary Hornet, revamped for today's thrill-seekers.
- UNMATCHED TERRAIN MASTERY - Oil-filled rear dampers and high-performance suspension conquer dirt tracks and smooth roads alike.
- CUSTOMIZABLE POWER OPTIONS - Compatible with 7.2V NiMH or 7.4V LiPo batteries for tailored speed and endurance.
- JOIN THE GLOBAL R C COMMUNITY - The Hornet is a cult classic—perfect for enthusiasts who crave nostalgia and cutting-edge fun.
- PRECISION ENGINEERING EFFORTLESS ASSEMBLY - Lightweight ABS resin chassis and included hardware make building your dream buggy a breeze.
The Tamiya 1/10 Electric Hornet is a self-assembly R/C buggy kit featuring a durable ABS resin chassis, oil-filled rear dampers, and a powerful RS-540 motor. Designed for both dirt and on-road use, it requires additional components like a two-channel radio control, steering servo, and 7.2V battery. This re-release of the iconic 1984 model offers a perfect blend of nostalgia and high-performance engineering for hobbyists and collectors alike.
Specifications
| Product Dimensions | 48.26 x 33.17 x 11.28 cm; 1 kg |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 0 - 12 years |
| Item model number | 58336 |
| Language: | English, Italian, French, German, Spanish |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Scale | 1:10 Scale |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Batteries included? | No |
| tech_spec_battery_description_toys | 7.2v NiMH or 7.4v 2S LiPo with Tamiya (molex) connector |
| Material Type(s) | Polycarbonate (PC), Resin |
| Remote Control Included? | No |
| Radio Control Number of Bands | 5 |
| Colour | Black |
| ASIN | B000FG86VO |
Have a Question? See What Others Asked
Reviews
F**R
Just like I remember from the original, I'm loving revisiting my childhood again.
Saw the kit at a nice price and remembered how I loved my old Hornet so went for it. The only problems I had was the import cost which I had to pay extra when I collected it from the postal depot, and the kit not coming with a speed controller. Building my new kit was as easy as I'd hopped and the excellent quality hasn't changed in over 20 years. There may be modern cars out there but the old ones are still great. Young and old will love it, if you had a Hornet before you'll remember how good it was, if you hadn't you'll enjoy it just the same. Real fun on wheels.
A**O
The Hornet
This product is good quality and value for money, i enjoyed building it and now enjoying driving it. The parts are good quality and the instruction manual is easy to use and read. When built it is fast and also great at driving offroad. I just love it.
R**N
Not all included
The media could not be loaded. This is a good model to build. The instructions are awful and there is no parts list so you won’t ever know you have everything until you don’t have something.The kit is not complete and doesn’t come with a battery, remote control or motor so buyers beware that the kit to complete costs more than the actual car itself.I’m very disappointed as this will be a very expensive project in the end and I may not even finish it at all purely down to cost factor which was not advertised when I purchased.Also the quality of the plastics are questionable so if you get the wrong screw in you’ll have pretty much wrecked where it’s meant to go (thank you once again for not providing a parts list and causing damage)
K**N
Simply great
Absolute classic. Had one 30 years plus ago and wanted to relive my childhood. Great purchase
M**J
and the best thing is being able to fix bits if it ...
Put this together with my 11 year old. He loves it, and the best thing is being able to fix bits if it gets a bashing
G**E
Happy Customer
Item as decribed
A**N
Brilliant Bonding experience for parents & 7-10 year olds.
Instructions aren't brilliant, but it's a really nice little 4-5 hours to build and paint and decorate this.I always wanted one, and I got one for my Son, we built it together and drive it together, he loves it so much (he's 5 years old - its too fast for him) and we discuss what we can do next, well worth the money - but please make sure you allow for:RC Receiver / transmitterESC (if not included)Steering Servo7.4V Battery + ChargerPAINT (Black)which will add another £50-£70 to the build price.
T**O
Good hobby starter
The build is an essential part of the fun. Instructions probably as they were in the 1980s but reasonably easy to follow. Make sure you order transmitter equipment separately and a couple of power packs and charger. The car is good. Speedy little thing! Can be upgraded with different parts and painted as you wish (acrylic paints an additional purchase).
Common Questions
Trustpilot
2 months ago
1 week ago
