Special Philippines Edition Tamiya 18717 Dyipne Jeepney - FM-A Mini 4WD Kit  [18717]

Introducing the Dyipne Jeepney from Tamiya 18717

The Tamiya 18717 Dyipne Jeepney brings colourful jeepney styling to the Mini 4WD scene, fitted to an FM-A platform that is built for tuners. It appeals to model builders who want a distinctive look and practical race potential.

Colour Scheme and Decorative Details

This kit uses a red ABS body shell with specially designed metallic stickers to capture the bold painted motifs seen on real Jeepneys. The decal set sharpens the finished appearance for track or shelf display.

FM-A Chassis Characteristics

The FM-A chassis places the motor at the front, improving straight-line traction and helping balance under acceleration. The black ABS chassis accepts common Mini 4WD adjustments and aftermarket parts.

Tuning Routes and Part Choices

• Motor Options: Supplied with a Type 130 motor, the car can accept higher-performance motors like Torque Tuned types for increased speed.
• Wheels and Tyres: Equipped with silver A-spoke wheels and low-profile black tyres, racers can swap to lightweight or medium-diameter tyres to suit track grip.
• Gearing Tweaks: Standard gearing is 4.2:1. Changing gears lets you prioritise acceleration or top end speed depending on layout.
• Extra Parts: The model is compatible with many Grade-Up Parts including rollers, dampers and weight kits to refine handling.

Build Guidance and Power Needs

Assembly is designed to be straightforward thanks to snap-fit components, so gluing is unnecessary. Two AA batteries power the drivetrain and are sold separately. The kit is intended for official Mini 4WD tracks or home lanes configured for the format.

For builders who enjoy a strong visual theme plus room to tune, the Tamiya 18717 Dyipne Jeepney is a compact kit that layers cultural style over a versatile FM-A platform.