This classic Kyosho RC kit is one of our favorites. The Kyosho Rocky 4wheel drive was one of Kyosho’s chain drive series off road cars and it debuted in 1986. The chain drive was connected to two variable-ratio metal geared differentials. It was also unique as it offered a mid engine design, a first for Kyosho, for a lower center of gravity and very neutral handling.
Also unique is its 3 shock racing suspension with 3 12 mm offroad shocks.
The dimensions are as follows:
- Length: 15.7 inches
- Width: 9.4 inches
- Wheelbase: 10.6 inches
- Ground Clearance: 1.4 inches
- Racing Weight: 56 ounces
The pictures are a reminder of how RC cars used to be packaged and the kit is in excellent condition for its age.
i need a instruction manual for a rocky 4wd
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I live in the UK and am trying to replace my Kyosho Rocky 4wd. I sold mine about 16 years ago and wanted to get one for my son (well me to build anyway)… lol
I can’t find any here in the UK and I loved my Rocky…..
Does anyone make any sort of kit R/C car like this anymore, as I really enjoyed building the kits on christmas day after I opened my presents…
I just want my son to enjoy this as much as I did.
Sorry being all nostalgic here… lol
Thanks
Russ
Hi Russell,
I think that is a terrific thought you had about building an RC with your son. And I will tell you what I would look at. I would look at the Tamiya Kits, as they offer some really cool buggy kits. And, here is the good part. Tamiya is re issuing many of their original kits from the 80′s and 90′s, so your son would have a really great tome building a kit from the same era that you enjoyed….
Here is a link from Tower Hobbies….
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=tamiya&search=Go
I would take a look at the Buggy Champ, the Hotshot, or any of the other re-issues……
Let me know what you think, or if you have any other questions I can help with…
Best Regards for a joyous holiday season,
Harry
I have a used rocky. I just rediscovered it my parents loft and i too are rebulding with my son. I am just missing a steering arm and drive shaft. it works fine apart from that. Ihave the box and instructions. Interested?
Let me know if you are.
Kind regards
Tim
Hi tim, I would be very interested if you want to send me an email at veilside01702@aol.com
It may sound weird to some people, but messing around with R/C cars was probably the best time I can remember in my childhood….. lol
Building kits, learning how things work, painting the shells, racing them around the garden and park……. ahhhh memories…. lol
Just think my boy would love to do the same thing as he wants to know how everything works…..lol
Thanks Tim and thanks Harry for the advice….