HERO / THREE-QUARTER
Build no. 011
Hornet Evo
ManufacturerTamiya
ModelHornet
TypeScale
BuilderNightshift RC
Gallery
6 PHOTOGRAPHSSIDE PROFILE
FRONT
REAR / MECHANICAL
TOP-DOWN
CHASSIS
DETAIL
The build
WHY IT EXISTSModern internals, original-spec look.
The appeal of a Hornet is the shape, so nothing visible changed.
The appeal of a Hornet is the shape, so nothing visible changed.
Everything else did — bearings, electronics, and a rear end that no longer flexes under power.
Specifications
AS SUPPLIED BY THE BUILDERManufacturerTamiya
ModelHornet (re-release)
Scale1/10 buggy
MotorBrushed 540 Torque Tuned
ESCTamiya TBLE-02S
Battery2S 4000mAh LiPo
Modifications
SIGNIFICANT WORK ONLYDRIVETRAIN
Full bearing conversionBushings out, bearings in, throughout.
CHASSIS
Rear end reinforcementStops the flex under power the original is known for.