Tamiya Mercedes G500 - CC-02

The Tamiya Mercedes G500 – CC-02 is a 1/10 scale 4WD scale crawler kit, built on Tamiya’s CC-02 chassis. It arrives as a box of parts rather than a finished car, so you assemble the chassis, fit the electronics and paint or trim the body before the first run.

Finished, it measures 455mm long with a 267mm wheelbase.

Tamiya supply an electronic speed controller in the box.

Key specifications

• 1/10 scale RC model assembly kit. Length: 455mm, width: 196mm, height: 207mm. Wheelbase: 267mm
• TLU-01 LED Light Unit and LEDs included
• G 500 body is recreated accurately in polycarbonate. Separately moulded parts are included for the front grille, side mirrors and spare tyre cover
• Designed for a wide range of off-road terrain including rocky surfaces, the CC-02 chassis’ ladder frame is inspired by full-size vehicles and is the base for its superior durability
• A 4WD setup employs the motor longitudinally behind the front axle, with separated gearbox and transfer case, and propeller shafts transmitting power to the differential gears to the front and rear
• Twenty gear ratios between 11.09:1 and 29.28:1 are possible using Sold separately: pinion gears, for some serious fine-tuning!
• 4-link rigid suspension front and rear, with CVA oil dampers
• Differential Gears: 3-bevel differential gears provide a smooth driving. They can also be locked (with reassembly) for driving on poor surfaces
• Axle Housings: Housings enclose a central differential gear and axle shafts in a rigid setup that lets the chassis take on rough terrain with ease: if one wheel rises, the other is pushed downward to help the chassis gain traction
• Gearbox: Power from the motor is routed via the realistic looking gearbox and transfer case, from its propeller shafts to the differential gears, and finally to the wheels

Tamiya kits are designed to be built with hand tools and a clear manual, which is what makes them a common first build as well as a shelf favourite.