Tamiya The Grasshopper 2WD 1/10Th Scale Electric Off Road Rc Buggy Kit (with ESC included) 58346

Experience the legendary Tamiya Grasshopper — the iconic 1/10 scale 2WD buggy that captured hearts worldwide when it launched in 1984. This authentic recreation brings back the classic lime green and yellow livery that defined an era of RC racing, inspired by the rugged 1-seater buggies that dominated U.S. dirt tracks.

Key Features

• Authentic 1980s design — a faithful recreation of the original
• Complete assembly kit — build your own RC buggy and understand every component
• ESC included for immediate running capability
• Durable ABS bathtub chassis — lightweight construction handles rough terrain with ease
• Oil-filled friction dampers for smooth suspension and superior off-road handling
• Classic lime green body with period-correct decals and driver figure included

What You'll Need

• 2-channel radio system
• Steering servo
• 7.2V battery pack with compatible charger
• Tamiya PS Paint (see guide below)

Painting Guide

The Grasshopper body is unpainted clear Polycarbonate (Lexan). The iconic lime green and yellow livery is achieved using the included period-correct decal sheet — no green or yellow paint is required for the classic box art look.

Use Tamiya PS (Polycarbonate) spray paints for painting, applied from the inside of the body shell.

⚠️ Important: Do not use TS or XF paints on the polycarbonate body — they are not formulated for Lexan and will crack or peel.

Box Art Colour Scheme

• PS-8 Light Green – Base coat to match the classic lime green body colour before applying decals
• PS-6 Yellow – Accent areas and wheel detail to complement the green base
• PS-5 Black – Cockpit interior and detail areas

Custom Colour Options

• PS-2 Red – Popular alternative for a bold custom look
• PS-1 White – Great backing coat to make lighter colours pop when applied from the inside

Masking Tape

For clean custom paint work on the Lexan body, use flexible curve tape to seal edges before filling larger areas with standard tape.

Curve tape (for stripe borders):

• AK Interactive Blue Masking Tape for Curves 1mm
• AK Interactive Blue Masking Tape for Curves 2mm
• AK Interactive Blue Masking Tape for Curves 3mm

Standard tape (for filling large masked areas):

• AK Interactive Masking Tape 2mm
• AK Interactive Masking Tape 3mm
• AK Interactive Masking Tape 5mm