Description
TAMIYA SUBARU BRZ (ZD8) (TT-02)
Modern Masterpiece
The BRZ - SUBARU first rear-wheel drive sports car, which debuted in 2012 - welcomed a second model in April, 2021 in Japan, which is recreated by this R/C model assembly kit. A polycarbonate body recreates the stylish form of the 2-door coupe car in style, with separate polycarbonate parts included for front and rear light cases.
TT-02: Adaptable, balanced shaft driven 4WD
The shaft-driven 4WD TT-02 chassis employs a longitudinal layout with the battery on the left and the motor on the right, to give excellent stability. In addition, it features identical left and right suspension arms and uprights for ease of assembly, plus easy-to-maintain gearboxes. It is a highly adaptable chassis, as it offers 2 different wheelbases, 2 ground clearance settings and 2 tread set-ups in addition to a range of 10 possible gear ratios. It is not short on looks either, with brake disc-shaped wheel hubs and stylish front bumper supports. Black 10-spoke wheels use tread patterned semi-pneumatic tires.
Specifications
Length: 426mm, width: 188mm, height: 131mm Wheelbase: 257mm Tire width/diameter: 27/67mm (front & rear) Bathtub-type frame Shaft-driven 4WD Front/rear 4-bevel resin differentials 3-piece steering tie-rod 4-wheel double wishbone suspension Front/rear friction dampers Gear ratio = 8.27:1 (9 further ratios from 11.38:1 to 7.28:1 possible with use of separately-sold pinions) Type 540 motor Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) is sold separately.
Separately Required Items
2-channel R/C system w/ESC R6/AA/UM3 batteries for transmitter Battery pack & charger
The BRZ - SUBARU first rear-wheel drive sports car, which debuted in 2012 - welcomed a second model in April, 2021 in Japan, which is recreated by this R/C model assembly kit. A polycarbonate body recreates the stylish form of the 2-door coupe car in style, with separate polycarbonate parts included for front and rear light cases.
TT-02: Adaptable, balanced shaft driven 4WD
The shaft-driven 4WD TT-02 chassis employs a longitudinal layout with the battery on the left and the motor on the right, to give excellent stability. In addition, it features identical left and right suspension arms and uprights for ease of assembly, plus easy-to-maintain gearboxes. It is a highly adaptable chassis, as it offers 2 different wheelbases, 2 ground clearance settings and 2 tread set-ups in addition to a range of 10 possible gear ratios. It is not short on looks either, with brake disc-shaped wheel hubs and stylish front bumper supports. Black 10-spoke wheels use tread patterned semi-pneumatic tires.
Specifications
Length: 426mm, width: 188mm, height: 131mm Wheelbase: 257mm Tire width/diameter: 27/67mm (front & rear) Bathtub-type frame Shaft-driven 4WD Front/rear 4-bevel resin differentials 3-piece steering tie-rod 4-wheel double wishbone suspension Front/rear friction dampers Gear ratio = 8.27:1 (9 further ratios from 11.38:1 to 7.28:1 possible with use of separately-sold pinions) Type 540 motor Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) is sold separately.
Separately Required Items
2-channel R/C system w/ESC R6/AA/UM3 batteries for transmitter Battery pack & charger
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The flowing lines of the second generation SUBARU BRZ car are rendered in style by the kit's lightweight polycarbonate body.
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Headlights are depicted using separately molded polycarbonate light case components, which are to be painted and have stickers applied.
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The car features distinctive air intakes sandwiching the front bumper on either side, and these are recreated using stickers in the kit.
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In the center at the front is the depiction of the hexagonal grille. Black spoiler section, license plate and emblem are stickers.
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The subtle yet effective air outlets on the behind of the front fenders are depicted using stickers from the model's comprehensive sheet.
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Side mirror upper sections are to be painted in the body color and lower sections black. Stickers are used to recreate side mirror surfaces.
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The sleek, eye-catching roof design is of course captured with realism, along with its rear shark fin antenna.
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At the rear are an integrated depiction of the duck tail trunk lid shape, plus separately molded light cases.
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Resin ball links in the steering linkage joints make for smooth, comfortable motion.
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Wheel hubs are shaped to look like brake discs.
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Motor cover includes removable cooling duct (not attached in image).
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This image gives a closer look at the rear double-wishbone suspension with friction dampers.