TAMIYA 18640 1/32 Raikiri (MA Chassis)

Total length = 156 mm The photo shows the kit assembled and painted. [Raikiri is a machine design inspired by the legendary sword] The second mini 4WD produced by Kota Nezu (representative of ZNUG Design) who is active as a car designer is Raikiri. What is Raikiri? The name of the legendary Japanese sword that is said to have cut through lightning.The sharp body is inspired by the flowing movement of a sword and the design evokes the mood of a real car.The 3D-shaped wheels and black main body color are also fearless.Sharp. The attention to detail in the front mask and rear end form gives it a unique presence.The pink lines headlights and taillights that make the black body even more intense are available as stickers. [MA chassis pursuing drive efficiency] MA is an abbreviation of Midship AERO.The MS chassis has a midship layout with a double shaft motor mounted in the center of the vehicle body and is particularly conscious of airflow (aero) while driving. The AR Chassis was designed with the best of both worlds.The MA Chassis combines the excellent features of each into a single chassis.Of course we made use of the racing know-how accumulated over the years to create a 3.5:1 gear. The running performance has been thoroughly refined by adopting a high-speed ratio six low-friction resin rollers and a rear skid bar as standard equipment.In addition by adopting an integrated monocoque structure ease of assembly and maintenance has been achieved. With further improvements it is a chassis that can be used in a wide range of situations from beginners to veteran racers from street corner races on small courses to official competitions on large special 5-lane circuits. [Basic specifications] ●Overall length when completed 156mm ●Overall width 97mm ●Overall height 43mm ●Double shaft motor included ●Installed assembly requires no adhesive [Required separately] ●2 AA batteries Kota Nezu (Designer/Creative Communicator) After working as a designer at Toyota Motor Corporation he established znug design in 2005. He has worked on concept planning and designs for automobiles and other industrial products and has won numerous awards including the Good Design Award and the German iF Award. He works with the philosophy of ``connecting people involved in manufacturing. What is the design studio znug design? The front expression further emphasizes the sharp form.The sharp eyes aiming for victory in the race are also impressive. The raised fenders rounded rear shape and taillights give it a real-life feel. The design theme is an aerodynamic combination of chassis and body ``Twin Twister.The chassis (blue line) and body (red line) intersect in an alternating spiral pattern. Concept design inspired by a real car Chassis list MA chassis