{"product_id":"tamiya-58618-monster-beetle-2015-excludes-esc","title":"Tamiya 58618 Monster Beetle (2015) (Includes ESC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImages show painted and assembled kit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook Who's Back!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis re-release version of the Monster Beetle assembly kit features a number of updates while keeping the basic layout of the original off-road car released in 1986. It features a realistic customized Beetle body depicted in tough polystyrene resin, with metal-plated parts supplied in the kit to add the finishing touch for handles and headlight frames. A resin driver figure is the icing on top of the cake!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTough Space Frame Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis hardy model's rear-wheel drive chassis is based around a durable ABS space frame to withstand all-action off-road driving. 4-wheel independent suspension uses CVA oil dampers, and has double wishbone front and trailing arm rear setups. Superlative cushioning and grip are provided by 130mm-diameter, 58mm-width lug pattern pin spike tires on flashy gold color plated wheels. Efficient and durable universal shafts come with rubber boots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e●Length: 410mm ●Width: 285mm ●Height: 240mm ●Wheelbase: 247mm ●Tread: 220mm (Front); 225mm (Rear) ●Tire Width\/Diameter: 58mm\/130mm ●ABS Resin Space Frame ●Rear-Wheel Drive ●3-Bevel Differential Gear ●2-Piece Steering Tie-Rod ●Suspension: Double Wishbone (Front); Trailing Arm (Rear) ●Oil Dampers ●Gear Ratio = 14.7:1 ●Type 540 Motor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeparately Required Items\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e●2-Channel R\/C Unit　●Battery Pack \u0026amp; Charger ●R6\/AA\/UM3 batteries for transmitter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServo:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ironhorsehobbies.co.nz\/products\/dsservo-ds3218-180-20kg-metal-gear-servo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDsservo DS3218-180 20kg Metal Gear Servo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatteries: 7.2v - 7.4v (eg: NiMh)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cu\u003eNote: some batteries may require padding to hold in place.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cu\u003eOn the supplied ESCs, ensure the correct jumper position based on the battery being used.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ironhorsehobbies.co.nz\/products\/gens-ace-7-2v-3000mah-nimh-battery-pack-with-tamiya-plug?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=3d7e98f71\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGens Ace 7.2V 3000mah NiMH battery pack with Tamiya Plug\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ironhorsehobbies.co.nz\/products\/gens-ace-7-2v-5000mah-nimh-battery-pack-with-tamiya-plug\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGens Ace 7.2V 5000mah NiMh Battery Pack with Tamiya Plug\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharger:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cu\u003ePlease ensure that you read the manual for your charger before charging any batteries.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom:0cm;margin-top:0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'\u003eGT-Power chargers with the correct adaptors and cell chemistry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ironhorsehobbies.co.nz\/products\/ev-peak-ev-en3-4-8s-nimh-nicd-charger-ac-dc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEV-Peak (NiMh\/NiCd) - Recommended for NiMh Batteries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ironhorsehobbies.co.nz\/products\/hp-160048-hpi-racing-usb-2-6-cell-500ma-nimh-delta-peak-charger?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=hpi+racing\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHPI USB 2-6 cell 500ma NiMh delta peak charger\u003c\/a\u003e  (not compatible with batteries over 2500mah)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmitter \u0026amp; Receiver:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ironhorsehobbies.co.nz\/products\/futaba-3prka-2-4ghz-3ch-3prka-and-r203gf-receiver?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=futaba\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFutaba 3PRKA and R203GF receiver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52815575744797,"sku":"TAM-58618","price":402.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/3212\/2200\/files\/58618_1.png?v=1787719696","url":"https:\/\/ironhorsehobbies.co.nz\/products\/tamiya-58618-monster-beetle-2015-excludes-esc","provider":"Ironhorse Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}