Tamiya RC Rising Fighter Model Kit Reviews

4.9 Rating 9 Reviews

The Tamiya Rising Fighter Buggy from our great range of radio controlled buggies, is a 1/10th scale radio control car perfect for a beginner, and provides excellent off-road capabilities. About this model Length: 418mm, Width: 236mm, Height: 187mm, Wheel base: 268mm, Weight: 1000g. Independent swing axles for the front suspension, a rolling rigid rear suspension, and large sized friction dampers effectively absorb shocks and bumps. Bevel type diff gear. Semi monocoque structure acts as the chassis strengthening part (Screws are used to secure the resin body to the bathtub chassis). Fully enclosed gearbox preventing dirt and debris from interfering with operation. Powered by a 540 motor (included). Grooved front tires and rear spike tires ensure excellent traction for any surface. Stylish resin molded body. ESC (Electric Speed Controller) included. 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 Manufacturer: TamiyaModel: 58416 R/C Rising Fighter Buggy Model KitScale: 1/10

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“Brilliant service and excellent toy”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I'm entering back into the foray which is my youth.I will be replacing all the kits I had growing up.possibly 10 of them.I currently run the big stuff 1:5 scale petrol.but they're big and cumbersome.these tamiya rc kits are great.I love building them as much as running them.this is an ideal first kit.my G.P.S.clocked this car at 14mph.the only mod im doing is ball races and possibly bigger motor.all in all good fun.and you wont beat wonderland prices.will be getting all my kits off of them”

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Posted 6 years ago

Anthony Rooney

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“Very good service arrived next day my son enjoyed his first build took a couple of hours to build he loved it he's already looking for another build for Xmas and upgrading his rising fighter to go faster lol thank you wonderland models”

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Posted 6 years ago

“An easy to assemble kit for a good price, although can become quite erratic on low power.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Jason George

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“Having had a grasshopper as kid some 25 years ago i couldn't wait for my son to be old enough for a tamiya car ! In my view the rising fighter is as good if not better than my memory serves, the car was a little tricky to build as the parts are not that easy to identify from the various plastic bags but on the whole instructions were clear and easy to follow.”

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Posted 9 years ago

David Barnes

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“This was my first r/c off roader that I wanted to build from a kit, the instructions were self explanatory but it was a shame that the bags of parts weren’t in order of assembly, I found that I had to open all the bags at once to get the parts in the order of construction. But that said I found the kit very good and easy to assemble. The build quality was good with the body and chassis made of thick plastic material that will take quit a lot of hard knocks which you would expect to happen to an off roader.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“The Tamiya Rising Fighter was my first RC buggy. Quite straight forward to build (unless your not mechanically minded; then you might need help) and only basic tools required (screwdrivers etc.). Great Tamiya quality and everything fitted together perfectly - instructions were also clear. Needed to buy more grease as the tube supplied was tiny. The best thing about this car is the price - excellent value for money considering you even get the ESC. Drives well and fairly fast but I've already upgraded to a Tamiya sport tuned motor. Battery seems to last for ages; 30 mins+ (3000mah). Now considering a more expensive 4WD buggy - bitten by the bug. Great car to 'put your toes in the water'! Doesn't like head-on crashes with the kerb though! Spares parts are available but fairly expensive compared to the cost of the complete buggy.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Andrew Dearlove

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“This took a couple of hours to build but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The car is great fun, fairly robust and fast. It works well on grass / gravel / tarmac. can get stuck in the rough sometimes. At this price I would highly recommend it.”

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Posted 9 years ago