Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Welcome to this detailed build guide for my new Tamiya RC buggy builders kit, The Hornet. This Part 2 of the guide covers steps 11 to 24 of the build manual which includes:
Steps 12 to 14 - setting up and installing the servo
Step 15 - Installing the electronics
Step 16 & 17 - Building the front suspension arms
Step 19 - Building/attaching the front shocks
Step 20 - Making the front wheels
Steps 21 - Making the rear wheels
Step 22 - Attaching front wheels
Step 23 - Attaching rear wheels
Step 24 - Fitting the battery door

I hope you also pick up a few building tips and tricks along the way!

The Hornet - Specification:

Overall length: 400mm
Overall width: 230mm
Overall height: 150mm
Weight: 874g
Solid bathtub frame with side bumpers
Independent swing axle front suspension with friction dampers
Rolling rigid axle rear suspension with oil filled alloy dampers
Sealed rear gearbox
Original 3-piece assembly wheels (beadlock)
Straight ribbed racing front tires
Spiked buggy rear tires
Clear Polycarbonate body shell - requires painting
Reinforced resin bumper
Electronic Speed Controller - Hobbywing 1060
High performance Type 540 motor