Tamiya 58496 2011 Fast Attack Vehicle 1/10 Scale Kit  [58496]

Tamiya 58496 - 2011 Fast Attack Vehicle reissue in 1/10 scale with resin tub chassis

The Fast Attack Vehicle design originates from a classic 1984 R/C release that recreated a rugged roll-cage off-road buggy. This reissue follows that same intent: a robust resin body mounted to a bathtub-style ABS chassis, emphasizing period styling and long-term durability over lightweight competition tuning.

Presented as a 1/10 scale assembly kit, the model uses a 2-wheel drive configuration. The mechanical specification follows a traditional hobby approach: a fully-enclosed gearbox to limit dirt ingress, independent suspension at both front and rear for predictable wheel motion, and semi-pneumatic grooved front tyres paired with block-pattern rear tyres to preserve the original look. The kit also retains small period details such as a soldier figure and a mounted M60-style machine gun to reflect the release's character.

As a hobby product, the kit occupies the space between a collector reissue and a practical buildable off-road model. The resin shell and visible roll cage define the aesthetic, while the bathtub chassis and enclosed gearbox dictate the mechanical behaviour. That combination makes the model manageable for experienced builders and desirable as a display piece for collectors of historic R/C designs.

The Tamiya 58496 reissue delivers a faithful period appearance and a simple mechanical layout suited to modellers seeking a nostalgic build and collectors of classic R/C kits.