Mini Coopers have been automotive fan favorite machines for decades!
This 1/10 scale radio control model kit recreates the version of the Mini Cooper built by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) as it existed between 1959 until the year 2000. Original Minis were built for four decades without model changes. It had a front-wheel drive layout which was rare at that time, and it featured compact mechanics and maximum interior space. With its design featuring the necessary bare minimum features, it helped contribute to this car’s iconic status. The recreated R/C version comes on the MB-01 chassis in the short wheelbase and front motor / front wheel drive (FF) configuration layout.
About 5.3 million units of the Mini were produced from 1959 until 2000 - remarkably without major model changes - and this legendary little car even achieved second place in the Car of the Century award for the best cars of the 20th century. Its front-wheel drive layout was rare for its time, and it featured ergonomic body structure with compact mechanics and maximum interior space, as well as frisky performance. In 1961, the sporty Mini Cooper joined the line-up and with great racing success, the car gained even greater popularity around the world. This assembly kit creates a radio control model assembly kit depicting the car, with stickers included for the bonnet stripes, body-side pinstripes and racing numbers. 8-spoke wheels are paired with 60D radial tires.
The MB-01 chassis
The compact, 2WD MB-01 chassis gives a choice of three types of wheelbases, and a front- or rear- wheel drive system. Without removing battery pack, motor, and R/C equipment setups from the center frame, simply change attachment directions of final gears and steering linkage to switch between front- and rear-wheel drive; low or high motor position can be chosen for rear-wheel drive cars. The 4-wheel double wishbone suspension features symmetrical structure and friction dampers. Unitized sections such as motor mount, final gears and suspension facilitate ease of assembly and effective maintenance.
Features
- 1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit. Length: 315mm, width: 167mm, height: 140mm. Wheelbase: 210mm (Short).
- Features updated markings for the body.
- The form of the Mini Cooper Racing body is authentically recreated in lightweight polycarbonate.
- Features 8-spoke wheels paired with 60D radial tires.
Requires
- 2-channel radio
- steering servo
- 7.2-7.4volt battery with compatible charger and Tamiya PS paint.
