Tamiya Racer Mini 4WD Series No.103 Cross Spear 01 (VZ Chassis) japan NEW

Overall length=158 mm (photo shows assembled and painted kit) 【The unique body of the car offers a low center of gravity.】 Plastic model assembly kit of a high performance racer with shaft-driven four-wheel drive. Cross Spear 01 was designed by hyper designer, Takayuki Yamazaki, who is well known for his "DCR (DeCross)" series and "Dual Ridge Jr. This machine, which takes over the name of the mini 4WD "Lace Spear," is notable for its unique shape, with the left and right side panels of the body separated from the center section and supported by a truss structure, and its sharp spear-like form. The light gray body, inspired by a stealth fighter, is light and low in form, and has a low center of gravity for a stable and responsive ride. The detachable canopy is provided as a separate clear-color part. The lightweight and compact VZ chassis is used, with the body in German gray and A-parts such as rollers and gear covers in white for coordination. Fluorescent green spiral wheels are mounted with black super hard small-diameter low-height tires. The lightweight body and VZ chassis are a perfect match for actual racing. This is a machine that is sure to be a hit in the races. 【VZ chassis designed for strength and expandability.】 The VZ chassis is a further refined version of the compact, lightweight, short-wheelbase VS chassis that is popular in racing. The bumper, base of the rear stays, and propeller shaft bearings have been strengthened while maintaining the excellent features of the VS chassis, such as small turning performance and ease of maintenance. The bumper, base of the rear stays, and propeller shaft bearings have been strengthened to absorb impact. In addition to the rear roller stays, the front bumper can also be split. This greatly increases the degree of freedom in setting up the car. The shaft bearing is a 620 plastic bearing made of POM resin, which has low frictional resistance. The chassis body and A-parts such as gear covers are both made of ABS resin. The gear ratio is set at 3.5:1. 【Basic Specs】 Overall length 158mm, width 98mm, height 35mm when completed. Motor included. No glue is required for assembly. Equipped with super hard low-height tires (black). 【Items to be purchased separately】 Two AA size batteries The truss structure connecting the core section with the cockpit and the side panels that protrude to the left and right is noteworthy. The complex shape of the truss structure makes it a pleasure to see the ingenuity that goes into the paint finish. The low, sharp nose and wings give the impression of high-performance driving. Green markings and the car name are represented by metallic stickers. The side silhouette clearly shows the pursuit of stable driving with a low center of gravity by reducing the overall height of the body. The ABS resin body cowl is designed to be as light as polycarbonate. A driver doll wearing a full-face helmet adds to the racing mood. The body and wing are light gray, and the canopy is clear parts in light smoke. The compact body consists of three pieces: body, canopy, and wing. Clear canopy creates a realistic cockpit. The canopy can be removed after completion. The VZ chassis has a short wheelbase for easy maneuverability and a high degree of freedom in setting up the chassis. Super-fast 3.5:1 gear ratio is standard. Six-spoke spiral wheels with a sense of speed are fluorescent green. Super-hard, small-diameter, low-height tires that prevent bouncing when landing after jumps. Mr. Takayuki Yamazaki (Hyper Designer) Formerly a designer at Honda Technical Research Institute, Yamazaki founded pdc_designworks in 2012. He is active not only in industrial design with a focus on car design, but also in fashion, modeling, DJ, consulting, magazine serialization, and design education activities for companies and students under the theme of "bringing smiles to people's faces. ⇒pdc_designworks Information is current as of 04/03/2024. Product names, prices, release dates, and specifications are subject to change without notice. (From Tamiya website)