Tamiya RC 1/9 VW Dune Beetle Cross (BB-02) Off-Road Buggy Kit - Assembly Kit

Capture the spirit of Baja racing with the Tamiya RC 1/9 VW Dune Beetle Cross, a rear-wheel drive off-road buggy built on the brand-new BB-02 chassis. Following on from the popular BBX (BB-01), this assembly kit is inspired by the race-prepped Volkswagen Beetles seen competing in American off-road events, pairing an authentic, detail-packed body shell with a chassis engineered for serious off-road performance.

Please note this is an unassembled kit requiring assembly; it ships as a build-it-yourself kit and does not arrive pre-built or ready to run.

The chassis offers a choice of front suspension geometry, with double trailing arms or double wishbone arms available depending on the terrain and driving style, while rear trailing arm suspension and adaptive oil-filled dampers round out the setup. Floor pan design motifs and front and rear tyre housings help protect the model from dust and dirt during hard off-road running, and the sealed gearbox with built-in ball differential keeps the drivetrain protected. Realistic details including a window net, fire extinguisher, exhaust pipes, roll cage, and two new female driver and co-driver figures with full-face helmets bring the model to life.

Features:

• 1/9 scale R/C assembly kit. Length: 454mm, width: 204mm, height: 180mm. Wheelbase: 283mm.
• The newly designed 1.0mm thick polycarbonate body recreates a race-oriented Beetle.
• Roll cage ensures chassis rigidity and protects driver figures.
• Light pods, front and taillights are realistically recreated. Light cases molded for attachment of separately sold LED lights.
• Seated driver and co-driver figures.
• Original design livery stickers included.
• Realistic window net, fire extinguisher, stick shift, steering wheel, air cleaner, pulley, muffler and exhaust.
• The rear-wheel drive BB-02 chassis.
• R/C equipment box is positioned under driver and co-driver figures.
• Sealed gearbox has a built-in ball differential, and drive shafts have joint boots.
• 4-wheel independent suspension uses front double trailing arms or double wishbone arms, and rear trailing arms.
• Adaptive dampers limit oil leakage.
• Full Ball Bearings included.
• Front rib pattern tires for directional stability and rear square spike tires for high grip

What's in the Box

• Unassembled 1/9 scale VW Dune Beetle Cross (BB-02) kit components
• Polycarbonate body shell
• Seated female driver and co-driver figures
• Original design livery and body stickers
• Instruction manual

What You'll Need

• 2-channel radio
• Steering servo (standard or low-profile compatible)
• Electronic speed controller (ESC)
• 540-size motor
• 7.2-7.4 volt battery with compatible charger
• Tamiya PS and acrylic paints

Brushless motors are highly recommended for this chassis.