Fhe Tamiya Night Hunter (Item 18708) is a 1/32 scale Mini 4WD car model assembly kit that sits on the aerodynamically advanced FM-A chassis. It is designed for racing on official Mini 4WD tracks and features a sleek, sporty body design.
Key Features and Design
- Body: The body comes in a deep black color with a red marking scheme created using metallic stickers. It has a sleek design with bulging front and rear fenders and a minimalistic rear spoiler. It is a snap-fit assembly kit, meaning no glue is required for construction.
- Chassis: It utilizes the FM-A (Front Midship Aero) chassis, which is a front-motor unit known for excellent stability and handling on undulating circuits due to its front-biased center of gravity.
- Wheels and Tires: The car is equipped with striking red A-spoke wheels paired with black low-profile tires.
- Motor and Gears: A Type 130 motor is included in the kit, which uses a 3.5:1 gear ratio. The motor position is easily accessible from the underside for quick maintenance or swaps.
- Stability Features: The chassis includes a front skid bar and four rollers (the rear two being 8mm thick) to provide superb stability during high-speed cornering.
- Power Source: The car requires two AA batteries to operate, which are sold separately.
Specifications
According to the Tamiya official website, the specifications are as follows:
Specification
- DetailLength156 mm (approx. 6.1 inches)
- Width97 mm (approx. 3.8 inches)
- Height41 mm (approx. 1.6 inches)
- Scale1/32
- Chassis MaterialABS Plastic
- AssemblySnap-together, no glue required