This updated stylish version of Midnight Pumpkin features all the popular characteristics of the original, combined with a dark chrome body and silver-plated wheels for a more eye-catching appearance. The body, and parts H and J are plated using an advanced vacuum plating technique. Other parts remain the same as original kit, although an ESC is now used in place of the older mechanical unit, with new packaging used to easily distinguish this limited item from original kit version. A great product for Midnight Pumpkin fans or R/C drivers wanting a good looking and fun product.

2WD Chassis Mounted on Big 115mm Diameter tyres

The durable and easy-to-assemble 2WD chassis employs box type frame, front swing arm independent and rear rolling rigid suspension. Big 115mm diameter tyres offer dynamic running on even the toughest of surfaces. Sealed gearbox protects diff gear from dirt and sand during off-road driving. Rear mounted wheelie bar enables wild stunt driving. LIMITED REISSUE. Parts are available - see Tamiya Spare Parts Express

Notes from the Spanner Man: This model is 100% identical to the original except for a slight change to the stickers, strengthened steering rods and the mechanical speed control having been deleted from the kit. The only other change of course is that the body is chromed instead of being white, and no longer says FORD on the back panel.

Options Explained

Bearing Upgrade: These make the car run more smoothly and are easily installed during assembly. If there is no option for these shown, then the kit already includes the bearing upgrade as standard. These are entirely optional.

Radio System: There is a choice of a TWIN STICK (Traditional) radio or a Steering Wheel (Modern) radio. Both radios operate on 2.4Ghz and use the new Crystal-Free technology, so you can run multiple cars at the same time without any interference. The steering wheel radio is included in the price, a traditional twin stick radio just a few pounds more.

ESC: This is the connection between the radio system and the motor. You have two choices - the Tamiya Hobbywing unit which will take much more powerful motors, or the Mstyle (from Tamiya Denmark distributor HPI Europe) which will take many upgrades still, is waterproof and a very reliable unit. The Hobbywing unit has a very good reputation with modellers and has a higher capacity allowing faster motors to be used at a later date. Both units feature electronic brakes. Which ESC to choose is purely personal preference as both are equally suitable for this kit.

Battery: The higher the number, the longer the run time. The 1800 battery is included in the price.

Charger: You can choose to upgrade the charger - USB charger takes around 4 hours depending on the battery, Mid Speed around 2 to 3 hours, Etronix Fast Charger can be as quick as 60 minutes in the house or 30 minutes in the car and Ansmann Delta also around 30 minutes (and also works in the car). The basic USB charger is included in the price.

If you would like more options, would like to choose a package without one of the above components, or wish to purchase the car kit on it's own, please search our site for the CUSTOM option of this kit - easily found by searching for the kit name or number followed by CUSTOM.