The Tamiya Madcap 1/10 scale off-road buggy was released in 1989 by
Tamiya and is based on the running gear of the Astute. The Madcap was an entry level buggy but also proved to be very competitive when given some additional 'hop-ups'. It was 2 wheel drive, had a
monocoque
Monocoque ( ), also called structural skin, is a structural system in which loads are supported by an object's external skin, in a manner similar to an egg shell. The word ''monocoque'' is a French term for "single shell".
First used for boats, ...
chassis tub, and
double wishbone suspension
A double wishbone suspension is an independent suspension design for automobiles using two (occasionally parallel) wishbone-shaped arms to locate the wheel. Each wishbone or arm has two mounting points to the chassis and one joint at the knuckle ...
. It ran the Astute
ball differential
A ball differential is a type of differential typically used on radio-controlled cars. It differs from a geared differential by using several small ball bearings rotating between two plates, instead of bevel gears.
History
The first ball diff ...
(this can prove to be a weakness), and shared many other components with its bigger, more competitive brother. The Lexan body was intended to be painted white with a red wing, and driven by 'Sammy Screwloose'. Many Madcap's survive today, and parts are available on eBay.
This was one of Tamiya's better looking buggies and released towards the end of the Radio Control golden era.
Image:Image-madcap.JPG, ''Tamiya Madcap Restored''
Image:Image-madcap2.JPG, ''Tamiya Madcap Modified''
Madcap
1:10 radio-controlled off-road buggies
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