A reproduction of the special-spec Tomahawk that competed in the inaugural 1985 World Championships !

The inaugural IFMAR (International Federation of Model Race Cars) 1/10 EP (Electric) Off-Road Car World Championship, held in the United States in 1985, brought together the latest racing buggies from around the world to compete for the championship. The Japanese Kyosho team also entered its Tomahawk in the 2WD class of the same championship, and now, 41 years later, the works-spec Tomahawk, which was also driven by its designer, Akira Konokawa, is being revived. The Tomahawk '85 World Championship Spec, which will be sold as the 20th installment of the Kyosho Vintage Series in limited quantities, is based on the RWD buggy Tomahawk that was re-released in 2015, and features newly manufactured parts and optional parts as standard equipment, recreating the model that competed in the World Championship while achieving a significant performance improvement.

The ladder frame, a characteristic of the Tomahawk, has been changed to stainless steel, and A7075 duralumin is used for the rear suspension plate and gearbox plate to improve chassis rigidity. The reinforced hollow stainless steel main chassis rails used at the time are being commercialized for the first time with this '85 World Championship Spec. The front suspension has also been reinforced with a combination of integrated steel caster locks and CNC-machined arm shaft locks. The front and rear shock stays have been replaced with newly manufactured FRP parts, and the servo mounts also use FRP plates to lower the center of gravity, leaving no detail overlooked. In addition, numerous modifications have been made, such as the addition of a rear wing (which was not present on the standard Tomahawk) and the standardization of a ball differential, resulting in a finish worthy of the name of world championship specification. The appearance of this kit, which allows you to fully enjoy the magnificent appearance and performance of the Tomahawk that graced the inaugural IFMAR EP Buggy World Championship, which continues to this day, is not to be missed not only by those who remember it from back then, but also by new fans.

• A special model of the Tomahawk, which was considered one of the strongest 2WD buggies in the mid-1980s.
• A reproduction of the model used by the Kyosho Works Team in the 1985 1/10 Electric Buggy World Championships, with further performance improvements. Compatible with the latest R/C mechanics, motors, and batteries.
• A reproduction based on the model used by Tomahawk designer Akira Kogawa in the 1985 World Championships.
• Standard equipment includes peppermint green front and rear wheels and rear wing.
• The frame, suspension, and drivetrain have been strengthened to improve the quality of the ride.
• A new servo mount has been adopted, and screw holes for mounting a Kyosho Le Mans 240S ESC have been added.
• Standard equipment includes a universal swing shaft with excellent drive efficiency.
• Standard equipment includes a ball differential.
• Equipped with a slipper clutch that is compatible with powerful brushless motors, supporting smooth acceleration.
• The rear suspension plate and gearbox plate are made of gunmetal-finished A7075 duralumin.
• Features medium compound tires on the front and rear for excellent grip.
• The body is identical to the standard Tomahawk. Newly designed decals are included.
• Features a new kingpin with tuned handling.

This model recreates the Tomahawk used by Akira Konokawa of the Kyosho Works Team during the 1985 World Championships. Special parts have been incorporated throughout, and it is equipped with wheels molded in peppermint green, which is also Mr. Konokawa's signature color.

By combining a ladder frame made from bent stainless steel square pipes with a 7075 duralumin rear suspension plate and gearbox mount, the overall rigidity of the frame is significantly increased, making it suitable for demanding circuit driving.

The front and rear damper stays, which were made of aluminum on the original Tomahawk, have been reinforced by replacing them with 3mm thick black FRP. This is also the same as the model that competed in the 1985 World Championships.

The front and rear aluminum oil dampers feature a red-cased dial-type spring tension adjustment system, inspired by the model used in world championships. This allows for more precise tension adjustment than the standard stopper system on the Tomahawk.

The steel front caster lock integrates the ball point for mounting the upper arm. It is more rigid than the standard aluminum die-cast version. The front arm shaft block is also equipped with a high-rigidity and high-precision machined aluminum type.

The optional ball differential is standard equipment. When excessive load is applied, it slips to ensure high traction and improve cornering performance.

The wheel hub that secures the rear wheel is a completely new design. By combining it with the wheel's ribs for fastening, the mounting rigidity is greatly improved, resulting in a significant increase in rear tire traction.

Equipped with a newly designed FRP servo mount plate. This allows for a lower center of gravity compared to the standard Tomahawk servo mount, and the servo mounting position has been moved further forward to optimize the front-to-rear weight distribution. The increased front load also improves handling performance.

The standard Tomahawk lacks a rear wing, but the 1985 World Championship specification model is equipped with a rear wing molded from peppermint green resin, similar to the wheels. The wing mount was newly designed for this model.

Kit Contents:

• Chassis parts set
• Clear body
• Decals
• Hex wrench (1.5/2/2.5mm)
• Cross wrench (4/5/5.5/7mm)
• Shock wrench
• #300 damper oil
• Ball differential grease
• Molybdenum grease

What you Need:

• 2-channel 1-servo radio control system for cars (various manufacturers)
• ESC
• 540 class motor
• Driving battery
• Charger
• Transmitter battery
• Paint

Mountable Dimensions

• Servo Sizes: L42 x W21 x H38mm
• ESC: L40 x W35 x H28mm
• Battery: L140 x W50 x H25mm (including cord)