Description
Win an Tamiya The Frog (2005) kit!
The Tamiya The Frog (HC-58354) brings back the iconic 1983 2WD racing buggy with thoughtful updates while preserving its distinctive space-frame design. This engaging build kit retains the sleek polycarbonate body and classic stance, enhanced with refined suspension and drivetrain components for confident off-road running.
Built around a lightweight ABS space frame with nylon suspension and bumper parts, the chassis places the battery in an ultra-low position for improved stability over rough terrain and landing jumps. Advanced 4-wheel independent suspension features a front double wishbone layout with an in-board spring and durable steel radius arm, paired with a rear trailing-arm setup using horizontally mounted aluminium oil dampers updated to a diaphragm type for consistent, controlled damping.
A sealed differential gearbox supports high-speed cornering and durability, backed by full gearbox ball bearings and a selectable 3-step gear ratio to tailor transmission efficiency. The re-designed dogbone-style drivetrain, complete with original rubber boots, delivers secure power transfer to the 3-piece wheels. Straight ribbed front tyres and high-grip rear spiked tyres provide dependable traction across mixed off-road surfaces.
Highlights
- ABS space-frame chassis with nylon suspension and bumper for strength and low weight
- Battery mounted in an ultra-low position for enhanced stability
- 4-wheel independent suspension: front double wishbone with in-board spring and steel radius arm
- Rear trailing-arm suspension with horizontally mounted, diaphragm-type aluminium oil dampers
- Re-designed dogbone drivetrain with original rubber boots for secure power transmission
- Sealed differential gearbox with full gearbox ball bearings and 3-step gear ratio
- Sleek polycarbonate body true to the original Frog
- 3-piece wheels with straight ribbed front and high-grip spiked rear tyres
- Powered by a Type 540 motor
- Re-designed side aluminium dampers inspired by TRF shock design
Included In The Box
- Type 540 motor
- Straight ribbed front tyres and high-grip rear spiked tyres
- Realistic 3-piece wheels
- Differential gear
Needed to complete
- Transmitter and receiver
- Battery and charger
- Electronic speed controller (ESC)
- Paint
