Let it all begin with this one buggy - The Grasshopper, based on the 1 seater buggies that tore up dirt tracks across the U.S. in the 1980s, first hit R/C stores in 1984 and instantly became a favorite entry level kit. Boasting genuinely easy assembly and easy control, the lightweight Grasshopper remains a perfect first R/C build, whether it's your first kit ever or your first in years.

The Grasshopper has introduced generations of hobbyists to R/C for a reason: it's simple to build, forgiving to drive, and tough enough to handle a beginner's learning curve on and off the dirt. For anyone taking their first step into the hobby, or returning to a nostalgic favourite, this re release delivers all the charm of the original alongside genuine room to grow with optional upgrade parts.

Please note this is an unassembled kit requiring construction; it ships as a build it yourself kit and does not come pre assembled or Ready To Run.

A durable plastic body is fastened to a bathtub resin monocoque chassis by screws, creating a solid frame that shrugs off rough handling. Off road tracks are no problem thanks to coil spring dampers along with independent swing axle front suspension and rigid axle rear suspension, while a diff loaded sealed gearbox keeps dirt and stones out for smooth driving and cornering.

Paddle style rear tyres paired with grooved front tyres and 3 piece assembly type wheels deliver excellent grip on dirt tracks, and a half body driver figure adds the finishing scale touch. The kit is also compatible with a range of option parts, including oil dampers, a 540 motor and ball bearings, letting the car grow alongside the driver's experience.

Special Features

1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit (unassembled, requires construction)

Classic 1 seater dirt buggy styling, first released in 1984

Durable plastic body fastened to a bathtub resin monocoque chassis

Independent swing axle front suspension, rolling rigid axle rear suspension

Coil spring friction dampers

Sealed rear gearbox protects diff gear during off road running

3 piece assembly wheels with straight ribbed racing front tyres and paddle rear tyres

Half body driver figure included

Chassis compatible with optional 540 type motor, oil dampers, and ball bearings

Specifications

Construction Type: Assembly kit (unassembled)

Drive Type: Rear 2 wheel drive

Motor: 380 type (chassis compatible with 540 type motor, sold separately)

Suspension: Independent swing axle front, rolling rigid axle rear, friction dampers

Gearbox: Sealed rear gearbox with diff gear

Wheels/tyres: 3 piece assembly wheels; straight ribbed racing front tyres, paddle rear tyres

Bearings: Front and rear axle compatible with ball bearings (sold separately)

Weight: 830 g

Item Dimensions

Length: 389 mm

Width: 223 mm

Height: 135 mm

What's in the Box

Unassembled 1/10 scale Grasshopper kit components

380 type motor

ESC

3 piece assembly wheels with tyres

Half body driver figure

Instruction manual

What You'll Need To Complete

2 channel radio system

Steering servo

Compatible battery pack and charger

Optional Upgrade: Ball bearings for front/rear axles (sold separately)

Optional Upgrade: 540 type motor (sold separately)

Basic modelling tools for assembly

Image shows painted and assembled kit.