⚙️ Tamiya has, in particular, redesigned the rear drivetrain with universal joint sleeves and ball bearings to prevent the drive shafts from coming out of alignment and to improve mechanical efficiency. The Falcon 2026 retains its double-wishbone front suspension, CVA hydraulic shock absorbers, and simple, lightweight design, complete with a 540 motor and ESC electronics included.
🏎️ Reissue of a classic Tamiya
- Reissue of the Tamiya The Falcon, launched in 1986.
- 1/10 scale.
- Buggy off-road model with 2WD.
- Updated graphics while retaining the style of the original model.
- 0.7 mm polycarbonate body.
- Large rear spoiler.
- Wide front bumper.
⚙️ Improved drivetrain
- Universal joint nuts.
- Rear universal joints.
- Reduced risk of drive shafts coming off.
- Ball bearings.
- Smoother and more efficient drivetrain.
- 2WD drivetrain.
🛞 Chassis and suspension
- Bathtub-style plastic chassis.
- 2WD rear-wheel-drive transmission.
- Double-wishbone front suspension.
- Independent suspension arms.
- Reinforced front body shell.
- Wide front bumper.
- Short CVA hydraulic shock absorbers at the front.
- Long CVA hydraulic shock absorbers at the rear.
⚡ Engine
- 540 Brushed motor included.
- ESC electronics included.
- Configuration suitable for recreational off-road use.
🎨 Body and Decals
- Transparent polycarbonate body.
- Thickness: 0.7 mm.
- Shape faithful to the original Falcon.
- Updated sticker sheet.
- Decals retain the spirit of the 1986 version.
- Painting required.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
- Type: Buggy RC kit.
- Scale: 1/10.
- Drivetrain: 2WD.
- Chassis: tub-style plastic.
- Front suspension: double wishbone.
- Rear suspension: independent.
- Shock absorbers: CVA hydraulic.
- Driveshafts: universal joints.
- Bearings: ball bearings.
- Motor: 540 Brushed included.
- ESC: included.
- Body: 0.7 mm polycarbonate.
- Construction: build-it-yourself kit.
🧩 Kit contents
- 1 Tamiya The Falcon 2026 kit.
- Polycarbonate body.
- Rear wing.
- Sheet of decals.
- 540 motor.
- ESC electronics.
- CVA shock absorbers.
- Universal joints.
- Ball bearings.
- Parts required for chassis assembly.
❗ You’ll need
- RC radio system.
- Steering servo.
- Power battery.
- Compatible charger.
- Batteries for the transmitter.
- Paint for polycarbonate body.
🎯 Who is it for?
The Tamiya The Falcon 2026 is designed for both those nostalgic for Tamiya from the 1980s as for modelers looking to build a simple, lightweight, and quintessentially vintage kit. Improvements to the drivetrain preserve the character of the original model while offering superior reliability.
