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Tamiya Flame Astute (AR Chassis)(18705)
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Description
Flame Astute, the fifth model in the REV Series, blends styling elements from Tamiya's R/C Astute buggy with the look of a modern American racing machine. A slim nose leads into a widened rear section, with a front wing, side pontoons, a curved rear wing and induction-pod air intakes handling the aerodynamics. The red body is finished with blue, white and silver markings and metallic logo stickers, over low-profile tires.
It shares its AR chassis with the rest of the REV Series: an aerodynamic structure that channels air through the car's interior to cool the battery and motor, integrated chassis/body air intakes, low-friction plastic bearings, a removable underpanel and diffuser, and a low-friction rear skid bar for slope sections. This build runs a 3.5:1 gear ratio.
- Assembled dimensions: 155mm (L) x 97mm (W)
- Fifth model in the Mini 4WD REV Series
- Body: red with blue/white/silver markings, metallic logo stickers
- Chassis: AR, gear ratio 3.5:1, low-friction plastic bearings, removable underpanel/diffuser, rear skid bar
- Includes motor; snap-together assembly
- Requires 2x AA (R6/UM3) batteries, sold separately
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