Tamiya Frog 1/10 Off-Road 2WD Buggy Kit

Tamiya The Frog - An RC Legend

First introduced in 1983, the 2WD racing buggy Frog made a huge splash with its eye-catching design and high performance running. The Frog now makes a comeback, updated for a new age, but with its basic structure essentially unchanged. Preserving its characteristic space frame, the oil dampers for trailing-arm type rear suspension have been updated to diaphragm type. Drive the buggy that won the 1984 German Nationals - The Frog.

About The Frog

Clear Body

The detailed clear body depicts the buggy bodies found in the 1980s. Made from durable polycarbonate, this body shell is very low profile and neatly covers the top of the chassis. The wing, also polycarbonate, helps aid in downforce and rear traction. The driver figure and body are separate pieces allowing for a more detailed finish. Pod lights and decals finish the body off with a realistic appearance.

Performance Chassis

The durable ABS frame and nylon suspension of The Frog, are lightweight and rugged for off-road performance. The battery is held in an ultra-low position to aid in stability over rough terrain and jumps. Advanced 4-wheel independent suspension composed of front double wishbone type featuring in-board spring and durable steel radius arm. The rear trailing arm type features horizontally mounted aluminum cylinder oil dampers for effective shock absorption. A sealed differential gearbox ensures high speed cornering, while full gearbox ball bearings and 3-step gear ratio secures maximum transmission efficiency.

Included Electronics

This chassis Kit includes both a torque tuned brushed motor and Hobbywing 1060 ESC. these components combine to deliver a performance enhanced on-road racing experience. The compact ESC boasts extreme performance, complemented by a built-in capacitor module for efficient power delivery. With exceptional current endurance capability, easily configurable parameters using ESC jumpers, and automatic throttle range calibration for user-friendly setup, the Quicrun 1060 stands out. Its impressive built-in BEC output capacity, built-in capacitor, and IP-67 waterproof rating further elevate its reliability, making it a top-tier choice for enthusiasts seeking optimal performance in their RC adventures. The RS-540 Torque-Tuned motor offers higher top speeds and increased acceleration.

Features:

• Includes re-designed side aluminum dampers inspired by TRF shock design.
• Includes re-designed dog-bone style drive train with original rubber boots.
• Reintroducing the original 2WD buggy masterpiece
• ABS resin space frame with horizontally mounted oil dampers
• Powered by a Type 540 motor
• Includes a Hobbywing THW-1060 Brushed ESC
• Kit includes straight ribbed racing front tires and high-grip rear spiked tires.
• Includes realistic 3-piece wheels

Connector Information

When upgrading to a high current LiPo battery, it is recommended to also upgrade your battery connector. We recommend using an XT60 or T-Style connector for this application. Please check out the video below to learn how to solder on a T-Style connector.