Tamiya RC Hornet Model Kit Reviews

4.9 Rating 16 Reviews

The Tamiya RC Hornet from our great range of radio controlled buggies, is back and more fun than ever before! The Hornet stands as one of Tamiya's most popular R/C cars ever released, helping launch a 2WD R/C buggy boom worldwide.The Tamiya The Hornet Features an excellent performance rating on both dirt and on-road tracks, this awesome radio control buggy can take on any type of terrain. Just like the original, this re-release features an easy to assemble chassis and drivetrain consisting of a durable but lightweight ABS resin bathtub frame, diff gear loaded sealed gearbox, oil filled rear dampers, powerful RS 540 motor and high performance suspension system.The Tamiya Hornet is perfect for those that used to have one, those that have always wanted one, and for those that want a revolutionary buggy that has earned its place in R/C history.About this model Overall length: 400mm Overall width: 230mm Overall height: 150mm Weight: 874g Solid bathtub frame with side bumpers High performance Type 540 motor Independent swing axle front suspension with friction dampers Rolling rigid axle rear suspension with oil filled dampers Sealed rear gearbox to protect diff gear during off-road running Original 3-piece assembly wheels compatible with optional ball bearings (sold separately) Straight ribbed racing front tires Spiked buggy rear tires Durable shock absorbent polycarbonate body shell Reinforced resin bumper TEU-101BK Electronic Speed Controller Wide Variety of Option Parts are separately available.We have packaged the radio control system, battery and charger together for an easy additional purchase. Starter Package Deal (Includes Slow Charger) Racing Package Deal (Includes Fast Charger) ELECTRIC KITS REQUIRE: Radio: 2-Channel with servo(s) Battery: 6-cell flat with standard Tamiya connector Charger: AC/DC timed or peak for 6-cell battery Paint: PS for polycarbonate Manufacturer: TamiyaModel: 58336 R/C The Hornet Model KitScale: 1/10

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Stephen Madden

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“If your looking for a fun and robust RWD RC car then this the one to go for. The performance is great, steering is sharp, and the "hand break turn" is a welcome addition. The model looks great and comes with enough stickers to go totally ott with whatever look you want. The only issue I've found is that on REALLY rough bumpy rocky terrain the battery plate in the bottom can come lose, but it takes a lot of battering to do and is an easy fix. I would highly recommend the Hornet to anyone looking for a fun rough terrain buggy. Also wonderland service is very fast and slick, very impressed :)”

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Posted 9 years ago

Paul Atkinson

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“An excellent service by the staff at Wonderland Models who helped me get my son a great Xmas present. The package arrived safely by courier in Australia, and is exactly as described.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Sean Saunders

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“item arrived quickly and all my emails were answered the same day.great advice given.loved building the car and running it for the first time. will be buying my next rc from wonderland.many thanks.great service.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Christopher Harris

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“A great product that's of classic design. I enjoyed this build immensely.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Dave Cressey

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“Brilliant, I have always wanted to build one of these and its exactly how I expected it to be. My kids love it too. Well worth it.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Sue Campbell

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“Bought the car as a gift for my husband and he was delighted with it. He had always wanted such a model when he was younger and he wasn't disappointed. He had it built and moving within a day of opening his present and had its full shell on pretty soon after. A big success!”

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Posted 9 years ago

Andrew Tomlin

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“Apparently I've released my inner 13yr old again - I'm now 38! Had one of these when they came out first time round. Finally got round to getting a new one. Great toy, building it's still good fun, and I even remembered the mod to stop the battery cover coming off. If you had one of these first time round, get another one. If you've only just found RC modelling, get one. Good fun, good price, great service.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Ordered this for our son day before Xmas eve as we thought this make a great present me having one in 84 it brought back some fantastic memories. Turned up next day which we thought was excellent being Xmas. Kits great, just as I remember it, could just do with some paint in the kit is the only let down really. Fantastic kit though, great price and fantastic service from these guys.”

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Posted 9 years ago