Tamiya Fighting Buggy/Super Champ 2014

The Tamiya Fighting Buggy/Super Champ 2014 is a buggy kit. It arrives as a box of parts rather than a finished car, so you assemble the chassis, fit the electronics and paint or trim the body before the first run.

Key specifications

• The classic body of the original is reproduced in durable ABS resin with an aluminium roof panel with wing
• Newly-designed stickers retain many of the themes of the classic model while also adding some new motifs
• New lightweight and durable 2.5mm thick FRP chassis plate
• Newly-designed parts recreate original transverse damper rear suspension setup with progressive spring and separate oil reserve tank
• Front suspension is double trailing arm type
• Front/rear suspension arms are die-cast
• Employs durable die-cast sealed gear case with direct drive setup, which also houses the motor
• Ribbed front and rear spike tyres. They are fitted securely to 3-piece wheels
• Comes in nostalgic blister pack style packaging
• RC 2-channel Surface Frequency Radio System

You will also need

• Battery Charger (peak detection charger recommended)

Tamiya kits are designed to be built with hand tools and a clear manual, which is what makes them a common first build as well as a shelf favourite.