Tamiya Savanna Leo #18623  [18623]

A particular design competition happened earlier in the day this present year as part of Tamiya's Mini 4WD 25th Anniversary Project. Legions of Mini 4WD fans throughout Japan responded to this excellent opportunity to submit their designs, all hoping that theirs will be the one plumped for for production as the next Mini 4WD car. After reviewing the large number of dazzling designs, the Savanna Leo was plumped for since the champion. It absolutely was penned by 22 yr old Hidemasa Komatsu, a university pupil studying automotive design. Their concept was according to returning to the origins of Mini 4WD,which he felt had been about experiencing the energy and speed of the Mini 4WD racing along the ground. This resulted in the image of this vast expanse of the African savanna, and specifically the ability and elegance of this lion.

In regards to the Model

• Assembly kit 3-piece detachable MS chassis with mid-mounted engine.
• Features the durable N-02 nose product.
• All-new human body design is distinctive and can be simply attached to other MS chassis.
• Big dish tires and 16mm rollers help provide stable high-speed performance.
• 4:1 gear ratio matched because of the included Type 130 motor.
• No glue/cement necessary for effortless installation.
• Needs two R6/AA/UM3 alkaline batteries (offered individually).

• Battery: 2AA
• Paint: Optional
• Misc. Items: Basic building tools