Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Welcome to the first run of my new Tamiya Hornet that I rebuilt totally stock (apart from ball bearings) following the use of the chassis in the Poor Boy's RC Speed Run Challenge. It was much faster than I expected with the 540 Mabuchi motor and was a ton of fun to drive! Once again props to my awesome son, Alf, for his superb camerawork! I hope you enjoy the edit and as a bonus I've included a few outtakes at the end!
Stay well and happy RCing! 😎✌️👍

The Hornet 1/10 scale RC Buggy - 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 dampers
Sealed rear gearbox
Original 3-piece assembly beadlock wheels
Straight ribbed racing front tires
Spiked buggy rear tires
Clear Polycarbonate body shell
Reinforced resin bumper
Tamiya Hobbywing 1060 Electronic Speed Controller
High performance Mabuchi Type 540 motor