Tamiya Champ 2009 RC Buggy 1/10 Scale - 58441

The Tamiya Buggy Champ (2009) is a 1/10 scale RC buggy kit, TAM58441, recreating Tamiya's classic 1979 off-road buggy design with modern engineering and contemporary components. This is a build-it-yourself plastic assembly kit, not a ready-to-run model, making it well suited to hobbyists who enjoy the construction process as much as the driving. The Buggy Champ's low-slung bodywork, rear-mounted motor layout, and lightweight chassis give it a distinctive look that's instantly recognisable to fans of vintage Tamiya RC vehicles. Once built, it's designed for off-road bashing on grass, dirt, and loose surfaces typical of garden and club track use.

Key Features

• Faithful reissue of the original 1979 Buggy Champ design, updated with current Tamiya components and build standards
• Rear-mounted motor layout with a classic tub-style chassis, characteristic of early Tamiya off-road buggy engineering
• 1/10 scale dimensions suit standard Tamiya-compatible tyres, bodies, and hop-up parts widely available in the aftermarket
• Kit format requires full assembly, making it an engaging build for intermediate modellers familiar with RC construction
• Compatible with standard 540-size brushed electric motors and Tamiya's established drivetrain ecosystem

What's Included

• Tamiya 58441 Buggy Champ (2009) unassembled plastic kit with all required parts to build the rolling chassis and body
• Detailed multi-language assembly manual

What You Need

• 540-size brushed electric motor (not included)
• 2-channel RC system: transmitter, receiver, steering servo, and ESC or mechanical speed controller (not included)
• Drive battery pack suitable for Tamiya tamiya buggy applications, such as a 7.2V NiMH stick pack, and a compatible charger (not included)
• Polycarbonate or hard body paint if you wish to paint or detail the bodyshell