Overview
It has been forty years since item 18002, The Hornet Jr. Type 1, was released to the delight of Mini 4WD fans. To mark the occasion Tamiya has brought the car back, with the iconic buggy body now re-mounted on the compact, lightweight VZ chassis.
Mini 4WD models are self-running track racers rather than radio controlled cars. The kit is assembled by the builder and then runs under its own power around a Mini 4WD circuit, making it an easy entry point into the hobby as well as a nostalgic piece for long-time fans.
Key Features
- Anniversary return of The Hornet Jr., originally item 18002
- Iconic Mini 4WD buggy bodyshell
- Mounted on the compact, lightweight VZ chassis
- 4WD self-running drivetrain
- Supplied as an unassembled kit
- Straightforward build suited to newcomers and collectors alike
Performance Benefits
- The VZ chassis is both compact and light, which helps acceleration
- Modern chassis under a classic body combines nostalgia with current parts support
- 4WD layout puts power down evenly through the circuit
- Wide Mini 4WD option-part availability makes future tuning simple
Usage Notes
- Intended for use on Mini 4WD track circuits
- Assembly is required before first use
- Not a radio controlled model: there is no transmitter or receiver
- Fit fresh batteries before racing for consistent speed
Technical Specs
- Brand: Tamiya
- Item No.: TAM18107
- Series: Mini 4WD JR
- Chassis: VZ
- Drivetrain: 4WD
- Power: electric, battery powered
- Assembly: unassembled kit
- Original release: The Hornet Jr. Type 1, item 18002
What's Included
- (1) The Hornet Jr. Mini 4WD kit on the VZ chassis
- (1) Hornet Jr. buggy bodyshell
- (1) Sticker sheet and instructions
Needed to Complete
- AA batteries
- Basic modelling tools such as side cutters and a screwdriver
Summary
- Forty-year anniversary return of Tamiya's The Hornet Jr.
- Classic buggy body on the modern, lightweight VZ chassis
- Self-running 4WD Mini 4WD racer, not a radio controlled car
- Unassembled kit: build it, add AA batteries and race
