Tamiya | Fighting Buggy (Super Champ) 1/10 Vintage Radio Control Car Kit Unboxing |

Published 19 May 2021
Nic, Marlin and BJ have a look inside the re-release of the Fighting Buggy or Super Champ as it was known outside of Japan. This was the top shelf buggy available at the time and was designed for high performance racing. It has a very scale Baja style body and a unique rear monoshock suspension with a special oil reservoir bottle.
Back by Popular Demand!
Tamiya is delighted to welcome the Fighting Buggy back to its product line-up with this re-release version of the 1982 R/C buggy classic. It retains the unique suspension and drivetrain setups employed on the original model and pairs them with a newly-designed chassis. The ABS resin body keeps the shape and design theme from its predecessor, accenting it with updated markings. It is equipped with an aluminum roof wing part and side nets for an authentic buggy-esque look.
A Highly Satisfying Off-Road Experience
The original 2mm-thick FRP and duralumin chassis plate is replaced with a new 2.5mm-thick FRP plate, finished in black like the 1.5mm-thick mechanism deck. The model can be powered by the separately sold Tamiya LF Battery LF1100-6.6V Racing Pack (M-Size), which will fit neatly underneath the mechanism deck. Afficionados of the original model will note that the die cast arms remain the same on the 2014 version, while the separate reserve tank is still used on the rear suspension, which otherwise receives a number of new parts. A sealed direct drive gear case also houses the motor and protects it from dust and dirt. Stability is provided by ribbed front tires, and the rear gives excellent grip thanks to tires with tread patterns that extend to the sidewalls. 3-piece wheels are used both front and rear.
Specifications
●Length: 410mm, Width: 230mm, Height: 160mm　●Wheelbase: 250mm　●Tread: 165mm (Front), 180mm (Rear)　●FRP Double Deck Chassis Frame ●Rear Wheel Direct Drive 2WD　●2-Piece Steering Tie-Rod ●Front Suspension: Double Trailing Arm,　Rear Suspension: Swing Axle & Transverse Monoshock ●Tire Width/Diameter: 21/73mm (Front), 49/86mm (Rear) ●Aluminum Oil Dampers　●Full Ball Bearings ●Gear Ratio=10:1 or 6.5:1 ●Type 540 Motor included ●Requires Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) (sold separately)
Separately Required Items
●2-Channel R/C Unit with ESC ●Battery Pack & Charger ●R6/AA/UM3 batteries for transmitter
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[@aussiecoastie72]

Great unboxing ! Such a nice re release 👍

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Glad you enjoyed it! We really like it.

[@bytestream]

Interesting to see the Fighting buggy (1982) alongside a Metro JetHopper (1986). Definitely some ideas borrowed there, right down to the side grills.

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

I haven't noticed it myself but many cars had similar design features at the time from borrowing from other manufacturers or emulating the Baja buggies of the day.

[@timothyburke4346]

I had an original and it didn’t come with bearings. It came with copper bushing. Also in the USA it was called the Super Champ.

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Yes, early examples were bushed. The Fighting Buggy was known as the Super Champ outside of Japan on it's original release. We also remember it as the Super Champ.

[@Mr_jz_12]

Is there any chance that tamiya will re-release the Re-re stadium blitzer?

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

There is always a chance but as yet, there are no announcements. Sit tight and be prepared to wait for the next release.

[@DerhamPaul-vo8fr]

It's so so old superchamp I remember Andrew having 1 I'm 51 he would be 56

[@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne]

Really?