About 5.3 million units of the Mini were produced from 1959 until 2000 - remarkably without major model changes - and this legendary little car even achieved second place in the Car of the Century award for the best cars of the 20th century. Its front wheel drive layout was rare for its time, and it featured ergonomic body structure with compact mechanics and maximum interior space, as well as frisky performance. In 1961, the sporty Mini Cooper joined the line up and with great racing success, the car gained even greater popularity around the world.
This assembly kit creates a radio control model assembly kit depicting the car, with stickers included for the bonnet stripes, body side pinstripes and racing numbers. 8 spoke wheels are paired with 60D radial tyres.
The MB-01 Chassis
The compact, 2WD MB-01 chassis gives a choice of three types of wheelbase, and front or rear wheel drive system. This model employs a front wheel drive setup. Without removing battery pack, motor and R/C equipment setups from the centre frame, simply change attachment directions of final gears and steering linkage to switch between front and rear wheel drive; low or high motor position can be chosen for rear wheel drive cars. The 4 wheel double wishbone suspension features symmetrical structure and friction dampers. Unitised sections such as motor mount, final gears and suspension facilitate ease of assembly and effective maintenance.
Specifications
Length: 315mm, width: 167mm, height: 140mm
Wheelbase: 210mm (Short)
Tread: 140mm (front & rear)
Tyre width/diameter: 25/59mm (front and rear)
Bathtub type chassis
Front wheel drive
4 bevel differential gear
3 piece steering tie rod
4 wheel double wishbone suspension
Friction dampers
Gear ratio = 5.83:1 (using kit 29T pinion)
Type 540 motor
ESC
Whats in the box?
1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit
540 Type motor & ESC
Needed to complete
2 channel radio
Steering servo
7.2-7.4volt battery with compatible charger
Tamiya PS paints