Rc Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler
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Description
The Tyrrell P34 caused a sensation within the F1 world when it was unveiled in 1975. Derek Gardner sought to enhance braking and cornering performance by reducing the size of the drag-inducing front tires while preserving contact patch area through the use of 4 tires, thereby creating the only 6-wheeled machine in F1 history.
It took part in actual races beginning with the Spanish GP in 1976, and drivers J. Scheckter and P. Depailler went on to drive their cars to a 1-2 finish at the Swedish GP to prove the incredible potential of the P34. At the final race of the season, the P34 appeared before Japanese fans at the inaugural Japanese GP held at Fuji Speedway. F1 race cars often have race-specific modifications, and the No.3 Tyrrell P34 driven by J. Scheckter at the Japanese GP was distinguished by a triangular net guard fitted on the air funnel and large wingtip panels on the rear wing. The race was a battle for the championship between Ferrari's N. Lauda and McLaren's J. Hunt and drew a great deal of attention both within Japan and around the world.
The weather was fair on Friday and Saturday, but conditions were worsened by rain on Sunday. Although the race finally began at 3PM after a long delay, championship contender N. Lauda quickly retired. The lost excitement was brought back by the performances of the Japanese drivers and P. Depailler's Tyrrell P34. From his 13th place qualifying position, Depailler overtook the field to briefly lead before a tire puncture dropped him back to finish the race in second place behind M. Andretti's Lotus.
This iconic F-1 car was first released in radio control in 1977. It’s such an iconic machine for Tamiya that the real thing sits at Tamiya’s lobby at the Shizuoka Tamiya offices in Japan! This special release comes with many Hop-Up Option parts for the modified F103 chassis in which the polycarbonate body sits on.
Option Parts Included:
• 53176 Friction Damper Grease
• 53901 TRF Special Damper
• 54138 Low-Friction Pads
• 54154 Carbon Reinforced F Uprights
• 54358 Torque-Tuned Motor
• Hi-Torque Servo Saver
• Sponge Tires
• 1/10 scale R/C assembly kit.
• A specially-modified version of the F103 is used, which provides 6-wheeled driving fun! The half double-deck frame utilizes 1.5mm thick upper and 2.5mm thick lower FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) plates.
• Kingpin coil spring 4-wheel independent front suspension uses one-piece lower arm and separate left/right upper arms. The front 4 wheels are steerable, just as on the real racing car.
• The rear suspension features an FRP T-bar with TRF damper and low friction pads.
• Efficient direct-drive setup has the spur gear powered directly by the pinion on the motor.
• A built-in ball differential gives limited slip effect.
• Stickers are included to recreate the sponsor logos and other markings on the car, including Goodyear logos.
• A whole host of other option parts are included.
• Torque-tuned motor included for high-level performance.
• Requires 2-channel radio, ESC (electronic speed control), Tamiya PS paint, 7.2volt battery and charger.
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Specifications
- Adjustable Gear Ratio Yes
- Bearings Shielded ball bearing
- Body Material Polycarbonate
- Body Stickers Included
- Chassis Material FRP Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic
- Chassis Type F-103
- Construction Type Assembly Kit
- Differential Type Ball Pressure Plate
- Discontinued True
- Drive Type 2WD
- Motor Brushed 540 Type
- Required To Complete 2-channel radio, ESC (electronic speed control), Tamiya PS paint, 7.2volt battery and charger
- Scale 1/10
- Shock Damper Mono Friction Shock
- Suspension Coil Spring Front/Mono Shock Rear
- Terrain Use On-Road