Looking for an easy to control and perfectly balanced R/C car for off-road running and jumps? Tamiya presents the Gravel Hound, based on the new DF-02 chassis. The DF-02 chassis features longitudinally mounted motor and battery, and powerful Type 540 motor combined with 4 oil dampers. The Gravel Hound is equipped with a sleek design polycarbonate body ensuring durability combined with a cool look. This is the perfect buggy for off-road fans.
Brand new DF-02 chassis
Displayed at Nuremberg as an XB buggy, the Gravel Hound is now available as an assembly kit. With the new DF-02 chassis featuring longitudinally mounted motor and battery, the Gravel Hound has a nice sleek design. A powerful Type 540 motor combined with 4 oil dampers means tough off road running and fearless aerial action. Semi ball bearing gearbox is fully sealed keeping dirt and stones out for easy maintenance and long lasting performance.
A chassis for tough off road running
The brand new DF-02 chassis is a shaft-driven 4WD chassis featuring a longitudinally mounted motor and battery. Featuring an overall lower center of gravity, the DF-02 displays superior stability and handling. The chassis also features a wide bathtub design that easily accommodates battery and all R/C mechanism. Semi ball bearing gearbox is fully sealed keeping dirt and stones out for easy maintenance and long lasting performance.
Oil dampers and 4-independent wheel suspension
Oil dampers and 4-independent wheel suspension means tough off road running and fearless aerial action. DF-02 chassis features turnbuckle tie-rod for easy toe adjustment and oil dampers mounted with 5mm ball connectors. The Gravel Hound is the perfect solution to enjoy off-road racing.
About the Model
Required Items (Sold Separately)
ELECTRIC KITS REQUIRE:
(unless stated differently above)
- Radio: 2-Channel with servo(s)
- Battery: 6-cell flat with standard Tamiya connector
- Charger: AC/DC timed or peak for 6-cell battery
- Paint: PS for Polycarbonate/TS for ABS
- Misc. Items: Building and track equipment
- R/C Unit: Adspec GT-I or 2-channel R/C system with FET
- Battery: Tamiya 7.2V Racing Pack or equivalent
- Total length: 400mm
- Total width: 249mm
- Total height: 170mm
- Chassis Material: ABS
- Suspension: Front and Rear Double Wishbone 4-independent wheel
- Drive train: Shaft-driven 4WD
- Equipped with a Type 540 motor
- Tire Diameter F/R: Both 86mm
