Tamiya Opel Kadett GT/E 1/10 MB-01 On-Road Touring Car Kit (FWD/RWD)

Rally Style M-Chassis Touring Car Kit

Introducing the Opel Kadett GT/E 1/10 MB-01 On-Road Touring Car Kit. This scaled assembly kit recreates the Opel Kadett GT/E on the versatile MB-01 chassis. The Opel Kadett GT/E was first released in 1975 and was a high-spec version of the Opel Kadett, a car that was widely popular in Europe during the 1970s. It had a two-door coupe body, a 1.9-liter engine, and reinforced suspension that secured second place in the Manufacturer's Championship in 1976. The MB-01 chassis gives a choice of three types of wheelbases, and front or rear wheel drive. The chassis for this model is configured in the long wheelbase and midship rear motor position for rear wheel drive to faithfully capture the layout of the actual car.

About the Opel Kadett GT/E

Chassis

The MB-01 chassis is nothing short of versatile and gives the user different options to choose from. The compact 2WD chassis can be assembled with your choice of wheelbase lengths; Short (210mm), Middle (225mm), or keep it Long (239mm) as depicted in the photos and on the box. Without removing the battery pack, motor, and other equipment setups from the center frame, you can change the attachment directions of the final gears and steering linkage to switch between front or rear wheel drive, where low or high motor mounting positions are available for rear wheel drive cars.

Suspension

The four-wheel double wishbone suspension features a symmetrical structure and friction dampers. Double wishbone suspension allows each wheel to act and react independently from the others, offering precision handling when tackling those hard-to-maneuver courses. Sections such as the motor mount, final gears, and suspension are unitized and facilitate ease of assembly and maintenance.

Body

The body included in this kit is clear, unpainted, and uncut, which allows for some personalized touches during the painting process. This assembly kit comes with multiple decal sheets that mimic the rally-style decals used on the Opel Kadett GT/E. The polycarbonate body also incorporates beautifully captured body lines to recreate the stunning style of the original car.

Features:

• Choose between a short, medium, or long wheelbase
• Rear wheel drive or front wheel drive
• Change attachment directions of the final gears and steering linkage to switch between front or rear wheel drive
• Independent double wishbone suspension
• Low or high motor mounting positions available for rear wheel drive setups
• 60mm front and rear tires for superior traction
• Brushed ESC and 540-Type motor are included
• The body is recreated in lightweight polycarbonate with molded lines to mimic the real car
• Compact and versatile MB-01 chassis
• Detailed assembly guide that is easy to reference and follow along