Tamiya DCR-01 (MA Chassis)(18646)

DCR-01 introduces a new body construction to the Mini 4WD line: three separate pieces, comprising front and rear cowl sections plus an optional canopy part, designed by Takayuki Yamazaki. The main body colour is a pearl red, set off with metallic stickers for decoration. Because the cowls are separate components, the kit is designed to mix with other, separately sold body-part sets to build custom colour combinations.

The MA (Midship AERO) chassis here is moulded in white to contrast with the coloured body, running a 4:1 gear ratio on large-diameter 6-spoke wheels with low-profile tires. As with the rest of the MA range, the motor sits centrally in the car, supported by six low-friction rollers, a rear skid bar, and a single-piece monocoque frame.

• Assembled dimensions: 156mm (L) x 97mm (W) x 36mm (H)
• Body: pearl red ABS, 3-piece construction (front cowl, rear cowl, canopy)
• Designer: Takayuki Yamazaki
• Chassis: MA (white), gear ratio 4:1, large-diameter 6-spoke wheels, low-profile tires
• Includes double-shaft motor; snap-together assembly
• Requires 2x AA (R6/UM3) batteries, sold separately