Yokomo ‘Super Dog Fighter’ re-release
Yokomo has announced details of the upcoming re-release of its late 1980’s ‘Super Dog Fighter’ 1:10 4WD Buggy, the Japanese brand the latest manufacturer looking to enter the retro market. If you are a long-time RC car user, you may be familiar with the ‘Super Dog Fighter’ kit which became the foundation of modern racing off-road cars. The not only had a great record in Japan but also in world-class races, and is known for having fans all over the world. There have been many requests from passionate fans for a long time, and commercialisation has been considered many times, but now the reprint has finally been realised. However, there are no resin part molds left from that time, and the design is based on measurements of existing machines, and the current release date is scheduled for December 2023.
Although new parts have been remade, the settings have been made to recreate the atmosphere of the time as much as possible. In order to be able to drive with current power sources, it will be equipped with a gear differential, slipper clutch, Lipo battery, etc., but it will also have a slot for a Sub-C size battery, natural-coloured resin parts, and aluminium die-cast front and rear parts. The bulkhead, hard-anodised aluminium shocks, and other features give you the feel of the time.
The wheels and tires used at the time were 1.9 inches, but by replacing the wheel hub with an optional part, the current 2.2 inch wheels and tires can be installed. We also plan to sell some optional parts, and even though it is a reprint version, it will be fun to drive.
Product Package
Highly reproducible packaging reminiscent of products sold in 1987.Main Chassis
The FRP main chassis has a battery slot that can accommodate sub-C size batteries, as well as thick/thin short lipo batteries.Suspension arm and knuckle
The suspension arm is the same size as the original, and the front and rear common knuckles are reproduced as they are made of aluminium.Bulkhead
The aluminium bulkhead faithfully reproduces the model at the time. The bulkhead cap and rod end are also milky white, reproducing the original.Body/Under Cowl/Wing
The body, under cowl, and rear wing also completely reproduce the original form.Shock Tower
The original FRP front and rear shock towers are also reproduced as they are.Differential gear/main gear
Front and rear gear differentials and slipper clutch are standard equipment to accommodate the current power source.Shock
The shock, which reproduces the original alumite colour, has been renewed and has an adjustable nut system that allows for wide capacity settings.Tire/Foil
The tire pattern, wheel colour and size are reproduced with the original dimensions.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
