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   This is the 1/12 scale, electric powered, radio controlled, Ready To Run
               Tamiya Metallic Midnight Special On-Road Truck.
               This version of the Midnight Special is part of
                     Tamiya's XB (expert built) series.

FEATURES: Chassis: ABS plastic box type with metal wheelie bar
          Drive: Rear wheel
          Motor: 540 size
          Radio System: Tamiya Expec 27MHz AM pistol grip with steering and
            throttle trim and reverse and steering servo
          Electronic Speed Control: Tamiya TEU-101BK with reverse, TAMM3194
          Body: 1950's pickup style PS injection molded with vacuum plated
            metallic finish and pre-applied decals
          Shocks: Four plastic bodied friction (not oil filled) type
          Gearbox: Sealed
          Transmission: Single-speed
          Differential: Planetary
          Tires: 4.5" (115mm) diameter, 2.7" (69mm) wide monster truck type
          Wheels: 2" (51mm) diameter,  2.5" (64mm) wide chrome plated plastic
          Bumpers: Front plastic
          Camber Tie Rods: Fixed, non-adjustable
          Caster: Adjustable, caster/toe-in refers to the angle of the front
            suspension when viewed from the side of the car in relation to the
            chassis

INCLUDES: Tamiya Midnight Pumpkin Metallic Special kit with shocks, 540 motor,
            Electronic Speed Control, radio, body, tires, decals, wheelie bar
            32 pitch 17 tooth and 50 tooth spur gear, instructions

REQUIRES: AA Batteries: Eight AA size for trasnsmitter
          Battery: 6-cell 7.2V stick pack
          Charger: AC/DC Timed or Peak for 6-cell battery
          Misc. Items: Building and track equipment

SPECS:      VEHICLE-
          Length:     15.25" (387mm)
          Width:       11.1" (282mm)
          Height:      10.7" (271mm)
          Weight:    3.8 lbs (1725g) without battery
          Wheelbase:   8.25" (209mm)
          Front Tread:  8.8" (223mm)
          Rear Tread:   8.5" (216mm) measured at wheel centers
          Front Track: 10.3" (262mm)
          Rear Track:    10" (255mm) measured at outer edges of wheels
          Ground Clearance: 2.25" (57mm)
          Gear Ratio: 14.7:1
          Tires: 4.5" x 2.7" (115mm x 69mm)
            BODY-
          Length:       14"  (359mm)
          Width:       7.8"  (198mm)
          Height:      4.9"  (109mm)

COMMENTS: For Replacement Ball Bearings use:
            Qty.  Size      Location               Qty.  Bearing Set
             4   5x11mm   Rear Wheel Shafts         2     DTXC1547
             4   5x11mm   Front Wheels              2     DTXC1547

                                                                    jxs 2/28/06
                                                                         ir/jxs



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E-mail: us_support@tamiya.com
Web Site: http://www.tamiya.com/
Phone: 800-826-4922


 
Postal Address:
Tamiya
36 DISCOVERY WAY SUITE 200
IRVINE, CA 92618  








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