Tamiya 1/12 Scale Lamborghini Cheetah RC Model Kit

Tamiya 1/12 Scale Lamborghini Cheetah RC Model Kit Tamiya is delighted to announce a re-released and upgraded version of the kit, which recreates a Cheetah prototype, a military vehicle announced at the 1977 Geneva Motor Show.   FEATURES: The durable styrene plastic body (moulded in PS Desert Yellow) realistically depicts the angular, doorless form  Interior features such as meter panel, seats and fire extinguisher, and rear plate mesh are authentically depicted The body is mounted inside front and rear for a more realistic look Front and rear double wishbone suspension features upper and lower H-arms and adjustable flat-mounted, longitudinal metal torsion bar springs A driver figure is also included The instruction manual includes a 4-language background story text of the actual car The 2WD chassis has a lightweight, rigid duralumin U-shaped plate, and utilises a lengthwise battery pack in the centre and a rear-mounted motor The receiver and ESC are positioned on either side in duralumin rear R/C equipment trays for optimum balance Sealed gearbox helps prevent dust and small stones from entering the model 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension employs 4 adjustable flat-mounted, longitudinal metal torsion bar springs Updated semi-pneumatic tyres – which feature a flat chevron tread pattern – are paired with durable three-piece wheels which have five screws to attach them to wheel hubs A duralumin front underguard protects the model in crashes ESC and Torque-tuned motor included.   SPECIFICATIONS: Length: 400mm Width: 174mm Height: 140mm   HISTORY: Originally born from a collaboration with the American company MTI (Mobility Technology International), the Cheetah project aimed to create an all-terrain military vehicle for the U.S. market. The prototype was initially assembled in the United States and later finished at Lamborghini’s facilities in Italy. In what was, for an off-road car, an unusual mount over the rear axle, its en