2011 Fast Attack Vehicle Reissue Tamiya 58496 1/10 Scale Kit  [58496]

Tamiya 58496 — 2011 Fast Attack Vehicle reissue, 1/10 resin-bodied tub-chassis buggy

The Fast Attack Vehicle originally appeared as a 1984 R/C release reproducing a practical, roll-cage style off-road buggy. This reissue preserves that visual concept: a durable resin body mounted to a bathtub-style ABS chassis that favours robust looks and longevity rather than minimal weight for competitive racing.

Offered as a 1/10 scale assembly kit, the model follows a 2-wheel drive configuration. The mechanical layout reflects a classic hobby era: a fully-enclosed gearbox to limit the entry of debris, independent suspension at the front and rear for controlled travel, and semi-pneumatic grooved front tyres with block-pattern rear tyres to maintain period-correct appearance. The kit package also retains small authentic details such as a soldier figure and a mounted M60-style machine gun to echo the original release.

As a hobby offering, the model sits between a display-oriented collector reissue and a buildable off-road kit. The resin body and roll cage set the look, while the bathtub chassis and enclosed gearbox determine the mechanical approach. That makes the kit straightforward for experienced builders and appealing for collectors who appreciate historic R/C designs.

Tamiya 58496 preserves its era-specific styling and mechanical layout, making it an attractive project for modellers wanting a nostalgic build and collectors of historic R/C kits.