Tamiya VARIATRON (VS CHASSIS) [MINI 4WD LIMITED] japan NEW

Mini 4WD kit.

Total length = 145 mm The photo shows the kit assembled and painted.

[Characteristic futuristic form featuring Braincore]
This is a high-performance racer plastic model assembly kit that uses shaft drive four-wheel drive.
Baratron is the machine of Takeichi Tenmichi, the main character who plays an active role in the mini 4WD manga “Future Racer Vuit Twin” serialized in Shogakukan's grades “second grader” and “third grader”.
Futuristic body, such as a pointed front fender and large air intakes on both sides of the body, reproduces the front part called the characteristic brain core with transparent parts.
The engine nozzle at the rear end of the body is also prepared as a separate part, and the two rear wings are movable.
Canopies and car name logos are available as stickers.

[Lightweight and simple VS chassis adopted]
The chassis uses a highly reliable VS.
The short wheelbase (80mm) and light weight and simple structure are popular with many racers.
The chassis and rear roller stay are made of black ABS resin.
A parts such as front cover and battery holder that can be opened and closed are also unified in black color.
Equipped with a plastic roller (blue) with a 14mm rubber ring on the front.
The flat dish wheel is equipped with large-diameter tires that are 10mm wide at the front and 14mm wide at the rear.
It also has a diffuser that regulates the air flow on the bottom of the chassis.
The gear ratio was set to 4: 1.

[Basic specifications]
-145mm in length when completed, 90mm in width, 39mm in height
● Embedded with no adhesive required for assembly

[Separately required items]
● 2 AA batteries

(From Tamiya website)