{"product_id":"vw-dune-beetle-cross-bb02-1-9th-electric-buggy-kit-pre-order","title":"VW Dune Beetle Cross - BB02 1\/9th Electric Buggy Kit - Pre Order","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable to Pre Order expected end of November 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"description_i8g8c3zru\" class=\"fr-view\"\u003eFollowing on from the hit Item 58719 1\/10 R\/C BBX (BB-01), Tamiya is very delighted to announce a brand new rear-wheel drive BB-02 buggy chassis! This R\/C car assembly kit is inspired by Volkswagen Beetles which take part in American off-road races. The chassis offers front suspension arm choices – double trailing arms or double wishbone arms, and features floor pan design motifs with front and rear tire housings to protect the model from dust and dirt. Details such as window net, fire extinguisher, exhaust pipes and roll cage enhance realism, and driver and co-driver figures feature modern off-road race style. Get ready for this kit, which combines realistic looks and superlative off-road performance!\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Model\u003cbr\u003eThis is a 1\/9 scale R\/C model assembly kit. Length: 454mm, width: 204 (with front double trailing arms) \/ 225mm (with front double wishbone arms), height: 180mm. Wheelbase: 283mm\u003cbr\u003eThe newly-designed 1.0mm thick polycarbonate body recreates a race-oriented Beetle which features bulging front and rear fenders and removed rear engine hood\u003cbr\u003eThe roll cage ensures chassis rigidity, and protects driver figures\u003cbr\u003eLight pods, front and tail lights are realistically captured\u003cbr\u003eLight cases moulded in black are included for attachment of separately sold LED lights\u003cbr\u003eSeated driver and co-driver figures with full-face helmets and dedicated arm parts are included\u003cbr\u003eDistinctive stickers are an original design for this kit\u003cbr\u003eDriver and co-driver (and their name stickers) are female\u003cbr\u003eFeatures realistic depictions of details such as window net, fire extinguisher, shift stick, steering wheel, air cleaner, pulley, muffler and exhaust pipes for extra realism\u003c\/p\u003e\n, Tamiya is very delighted to announce a brand new rear-wheel drive BB-02 buggy chassis! This R\/C car assembly kit is inspired by Volkswagen Beetles which take part in American off-road races. The chassis offers front suspension arm choices – double trailing arms or double wishbone arms, and features floor pan design motifs with front and rear tire housings to protect the model from dust and dirt. Details such as window net, fire extinguisher, exhaust pipes and roll cage enhance realism, and driver and co-driver figures feature modern off-road race style. Get ready for this kit, which combines realistic looks and superlative off-road performance!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a 1\/9 scale R\/C model assembly kit. Length: 454mm, width: 204 (with front double trailing arms) \/ 225mm (with front double wishbone arms), height: 180mm. Wheelbase: 283mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe newly-designed 1.0mm thick polycarbonate body recreates a race-oriented Beetle which features bulging front and rear fenders and removed rear engine hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe roll cage ensures chassis rigidity, and protects driver figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight pods, front and tail lights are realistically captured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight cases moulded in black are included for attachment of separately sold LED lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeated driver and co-driver figures with full-face helmets and dedicated arm parts are included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive stickers are an original design for this kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver and co-driver (and their name stickers) are female\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures realistic depictions of details such as window net, fire extinguisher, shift stick, steering wheel, air cleaner, pulley, muffler and exhaust pipes for extra realism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBB-02 Chassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rear-wheel drive BB-02 chassis has floor pan design motifs with front and rear tire housings to protect the model from dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe R\/C equipment box is positioned under driver and co-driver figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a lengthwise battery pack with the motor at the rear for optimum balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sealed gearbox has a built-in ball differential, and drive shafts have joint boots for reliable off-road performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-wheel independent suspension uses front double trailing arms or double wishbone arms, and rear trailing arms (front double wishbone and rear trailing arms are from Item\u003cspan\u003e BB-02 Chassis\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdaptive dampers limit oil leakage.  As the piston moves the oil seal changes shape and air passes through the hole, reducing oil leakage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe battery pack can be installed from the bottom of the chassis by opening its hatch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHex hub wheels are paired with front rib pattern tyres for directional stability and rear square spike tyres for high grip (hex hub wheel shape is the same as that of the BBX 58719 and tyres)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeeded to Complete\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadio set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotor with a minimum shaft length of 10.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eESC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteering Servo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattery and suitable charger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint for polycarbonate bodyshell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTools to assemble the kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLED Lighting Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58631832633718,"sku":"58757","price":399.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2477\/5503\/files\/58757_03.jpg?v=1788786052","url":"https:\/\/www.hertsrcmodels.co.uk\/products\/vw-dune-beetle-cross-bb02-1-9th-electric-buggy-kit-pre-order","provider":"Herts RC Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}