Tamiya 57746 XB the Grasshopper - Expert Built 1/10 2WD Buggy  [57746]

Tamiya 57746 XB the Grasshopper — a finished 2WD classic prepped for display

The XB the Grasshopper comes ready as a fully finished 2WD off-road buggy, built on a tough ABS resin tub chassis and fitted with a pre-painted monocoque body. The Expert Built delivery removes the assembly requirement while keeping the model's mechanical identity intact: a sealed rear gearbox, a front swing-axle independent layout, and a rigid rear mount with coil spring offer the kind of motion hobbyists recognise.

Chassis, drivetrain and mechanical character

The bathtub-style ABS frame provides impact resistance and straightforward access to drivetrain parts. A sealed rear gearbox shields bevel and spur gears and preserves the differential under typical use. The front uses a swing-axle independent arrangement while the rear relies on a rigid mounting aided by a coil spring. Wheels are three-piece for visual authenticity and the tyre pairing places wide, high-grip rubber at the rear and grooved tyres at the front for predictable mixed-surface handling.

Finish, presentation and collector appeal

The body arrives pre-painted with stickers applied; the kit also includes a finished driver figure and a refreshed display box aimed at shelf presentation. The Expert Built format is aimed at hobbyists who prefer a display-ready model that still reflects the original Grasshopper silhouette and mechanical layout.

Who this model suits

This product targets hobbyists and collectors who want a completed, display-ready buggy with authentic mechanical details rather than a kit to assemble from scratch. It appeals to those seeking a faithful factory-finished example of a classic 2WD buggy.

The Tamiya XB the Grasshopper 57746 delivers the classic buggy package as a finished model: mechanically straightforward, display-ready, and intended for hobbyists and collectors who value original character without a build process.