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Tamiya 58618 RC Monster Beetle 2015

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At a glance

Condition
New
Model
TAM58618
Dimensions
14.38 x 20.25 x 5.38 in
Weight
6 lb
Material
ABS, Metal, Plastic, Rubber
Age Range Description
Adult
Customer Package Type
Standard Packaging
In the box
Tamiya 58618 RC Monster Beetle 2015

Features 5

  • NEW PARTS: Rear universal drive shafts transfer power smoothly, and come with rubber boots to protect outdrives from dust.
  • The rugged original ABS space frame chassis has been kept. It utilizes double-wishbone front, and trailing arm rear suspension setups in tandem with CVA oil-filled dampers.
  • Includes many of the original stickers kept over from the original model design as well as newly-designed markings.
  • The injection-molded plastic body accurately captures the form of the early VW Beetle.

Description

This re-release version of the Monster Beetle assembly kit features a number of updates while keeping the basic layout of the original off-road car released in 1986. It features a realistic customized Beetle body depicted in tough polystyrene resin, with metal-plated parts supplied in the kit to add the finishing touch for handles and headlight frames. A resin driver figure is the icing on top of the cake! Tough Space Frame Chassis This hardy model's rear-wheel drive chassis is based around a durable ABS space frame to withstand all-action off-road driving. 4-wheel independent suspension uses CVA oil dampers, and has double wishbone front and trailing arm rear setups. Superlative cushioning and grip are provided by 130mm-diameter, 58mm-width lug pattern pin spike tires on flashy gold color plated wheels. Efficient and durable universal shafts come with rubber boots. -Length: 410mm -Width: 285mm -Height: 240mm -Wheelbase: 247mm -Tread: 220mm (Front); 225mm (Rear) -Tire Width/Diameter: 58mm/130mm -ABS Resin Space Frame -Rear-Wheel Drive -3-Bevel Differential Gear -2-Piece Steering Tie-Rod -Suspension: Double Wishbone (Front); Trailing Arm (Rear) -Oil Dampers -Gear Ratio = 14.7:1 -Type 540 Motor -Electronic Speed Controller (Included)

Specs 29

Brand Name TAMIYA
Age Range Description Adult
Model Name TAM58618
Batteries are Included No
Number of Items 1
Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) 192.0
Model Number TAM58618
Model Year 2015

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Top Amazon Reviews


It’s s blast from the past!
1986 was the year Tamiya became really popular with the release of iconic RCs like the monster Beetle. As a child from a lower middle class home all my father could afford was the Grasshopper which was Tamiya’s remedy for people who wanted to experience the joy of building, rebuilding and running these things literally until the wheels fell off. All I could do was drool at the sight of my friends who owned all the best. Tamiya did a great thing by re releasing these ever loved products so the ones who couldn’t afford them in 1986 could get a second chance at capturing the Nostalgia that comes with just opening the box. 5 stars for the nostalgia factor. Things I didn’t like was Tamiya did not use blister packs to showcase the parts in the box like they did in the 80’s or did they use the original decals with authentic racing sponsers instead using generic ones. However that being said I took the challenge and am piecing together parts to make a period accurate piece from the net. So I am having twice as much fun! That being said, the suspension lacks the movement and durability the newer ones today offer so be ready to modify to suit to your preference. Still after 30 years this kit is a blast to build and will last for years to come. Even though it lacks the technology the newer cars have you can still modify it to blow anything away. I bought myself and each of my boys a kit to introduce them into this wonderful hobby. Highly recommended!! Thanks Tamiya and Amazon!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 7, 2018 by Duane Smith

Nestalgic
It's old school
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 22, 2021 by Cole hobbs

Don’t buy this!!
Worst product ever! Super frustrating. transmission tolerances so loose that it is a challenge to keep it engaged. Gear also stripped out after about an hour of very tame use. Bought a whole new set of gears and it still doesn’t work! Want to guess how demotivated my son is right now? Time we all spent building and troubleshooting vs reward of driving… almost infinity. Find a different product and save yourself the frustration. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 5, 2022 by Astrid Astrid

If your thinking about buying it just do it! It’s great!
Just like the original. I love it.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 24, 2020 by Amazon Customer

Great RC car
Got it for my nephew.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 19, 2019 by Matthew R. Deturk

Really fun RC car with great control out the box few ...
Really fun RC car with great control out the box few upgrades like motor and bearings and servo saver for stearin and it's a real beast
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 4, 2017 by JudgeGarry

Quick delivery, fun to build!
Great to build..brought back many child hood memories!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 8, 2019 by Matt Matt

Speed control not as good as it sounds
Great
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 4, 2020 by nelson martinez
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