Tamiya 18098 Iron Beak VZ Chassis 1/32 Mini 4WD Tuning Kit  [18098]

Quick Look at the Iron Beak Design

The Iron Beak stands out with a raptor-like V nose and split rear wings that echo modern race car aerodynamics. The sculpted front wing and twin rear elements give the car a distinct silhouette on the straights and through corners.

Visual Details and Construction

Styled with contemporary race cues, the body is injection-moulded from robust ABS plastic to handle the knocks of timed lanes and club circuits while keeping its look on the track.

VZ Chassis Layout

The compact VZ chassis delivers a light, stiff platform reinforced at key load points such as the bumpers and rear stay mounts. Its layout supports a range of popular upgrades so tuners can adapt the car to different lane types.

Upgrade Path and Options

• Motor and Gear Compatibility: Built for a 130-size motor and supplied with a 3.5:1 gear ratio, the setup is a good starting point for modifying acceleration and top speed.
• Tire and Wheel Options: The kit includes white rims with black low-profile tyres to keep the centre of gravity low and improve lateral grip.
• Roller and Stay Configurations: Multi-piece screw-on rear roller stays and front bumper mounts accept FRP or carbon components to dial in cornering behaviour.

Assembly and Practical Notes

This assembly kit provides a hands-on build with colour parts that reduce finishing time, plus metallic stickers for added detail. Two AA batteries are needed to operate the model and are not part of the kit contents.

The Tamiya Iron Beak pairs eye-catching form with a flexible VZ chassis, making it an appealing kit for modelers who enjoy tuning handling and speed for competitive lane racing.