Tamiya Jun Watanabe Hornet 58527: RC Buggy Kit Review and Specs

Watanabe's Buzz: The Tamiya Hornet. Classic RC car fun, ready to rip and roar, straight from the legendary Jun Watanabe.

Get ready to unleash your inner rockstar with this killer piece. Imagine the spotlight hitting you, the crowd roaring, and all eyes locked on... well, you and this amazing thing. It's got that perfect blend of rugged edge and sleek sophistication, like a vintage Mustang with a Ferrari engine. Seriously, you need this. It's not just a purchase, it's an experience, a statement, a silent scream of pure, unadulterated awesome. Don't just buy it, own it. And tell everyone you know. They'll be jealous. You have been warned.

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The Tamiya Jun Watanabe Hornet is making a return in July

Price £134

Jun Watanabe is a well known Japanese fashion designer who is famous for his bright and off the wall creations.

The purple, pink and black dotted design first appeared on a special edition Reebok Fury training shoe and one off Smart Car exhibited at the Sonic Art Festival in Niigata, Japan.

Now Jun Watanabe has teamed up with Tamiya to produce this very limited edition version of the iconic Hornet model sporting the polka dot design.

The kit comes with new purple plastic chassis parts, pink tyres, black wheels and a large sticker sheet to recreate this design.

Standard white wheels and black tyres are also included.

The Hornet by Jun Watanabe is sure to be a hit with Tamiya collectors worldwide.

About the Hornet:

The Hornet stands as one of Tamiyas most popular R/C cars ever released, helping launch a 2WD R/C buggy boom worldwide. Featuring excellent performance on both dirt and on-road tracks, this awesome buggy can take on any type of terrain. It features an easy to assemble chassis and drivetrain.

Specification:

Jun Watanabe special edition Hornet model kit
Special Purple chassis parts
Special black wheels with pink tyres
Full decal sheet to create the Jun Watanabe design colour scheme
Original white wheels and black tyres are also included
High performance Type 540 motor
Solid bathtub frame with side bumpers
Independent swing axle front suspension with friction dampers
Rolling rigid axle rear suspension with oil filled dampers
Sealed rear gearbox
3-piece assembly wheels
Straight ribbed racing front tires
Spiked buggy rear tires
Clear Polycarbonate body shell
Reinforced resin bumper
Overall length: 400mm
Overall width: 230mm
Overall height: 150mm

N.B. The bodyshell supplied is clear polycarbonate and requires painting (a full set of decals are included).

This is a limited edition for the UK market - each kit includes a certificate.