Tamiya Monster Beetle 2015

The Tamiya Monster Beetle 2015 is a 1/10 scale 2WD monster truck kit. 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 410mm long.

Tamiya supply an electronic speed controller in the box.

Key specifications

• 1/10 scale RC model assembly kit
• The injection-moulded plastic body accurately captures the classic Tamiya Monster Beetle shape and style
• A driver figure is also included
• Where possible, the markings from the original model design have been recreated and combined with some newly designed markings
• The rugged ABS space-frame chassis from the original model (58060) has remained
• The chassis uses a double-wishbone front with trailing arm rear suspension setups that work in tandem with the CVA oil dampers
• The rear universal drive shafts transfer power smoothly and come with rubber boots to protect them from dust
• A large dust cover is included to protect the RC equipment
• The incredible 130mm diameter tyres with lug/pin spike tread provides fantastic off-road performance
• The tyres are also paired with gold-effect, one-piece 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.