Tamiya 58710 Hotshot II Blockhead Motors
Tamiya 58710 Hotshot II Blockhead Motors
Customized Hotshot II
The Hotshot II debuted in 1987, a follow up to the Hotshot, our wildly popular first-ever shaft driven 4WD buggy. Now, the Hotshot II makes a re-appearance with various tweaks added by the famous Japanese designer Mr. Jun Watanabe. It features an overhauled color scheme of brilliant blue (body and wing are pre-painted in this color, and pre-cut), with a prominent white stripe. The driver figure position has also been reevaluated, while the upper deck and roll cage are new components, bringing the driver up to a more realistic location. Guards and car number plates were also designed by Watanabe, while the motor has a dedicated sticker.
Shaft Driven 4WD Chassis
Based upon the original Hotshot II design, this shaft driven 4WD chassis has sealed gearboxes and differentials front and rear and gives an intuitive drive. The front of the four-wheel double wishbone suspension employs a monoshock setup, with two dampers at the rear (all are CVA oil dampers molded in yellow), while metal plated parts such as uprights and wheels give the model a realistic look. The latter are shod with hybrid oval block/pin spike low-profile tires.
Key Features:
- Polycarbonate body (0.7mm thickness) of the Hotshot II is pre-cut and pre-painted in brilliant blue
- New roll cage positioned higher to ensure raised driver position for more realism
- Uprights and wheels are matte-finish metal-plated
- Includes new stickers designed by Jun Watanabe’s brand "BLOCKHEAD MOTORS”
- Number plates, light pods, side plates, window nets and dummy antenna included
- 4-wheel double wishbone suspension uses one front transverse and two rear CVA II oil dampers