The model comes almost completely assembled. Outer ball bearings and tires must still be mounted, the 2.4 GHz remote control requires 8 AA Mignon batteries (not included).
We drive 4500 mAh NiMh rechargeable batteries that last for about 20 minutes journey guests. In order for the Renner is about 50 km / h. Safe with LiPo batteries would something more.
It is annoying that was saved to the plasma Edge kit in some parts. So when the drive axles only plastic carriers instead of those made of steel are installed.
It is advantageous as with all Tamiya Fighter models the excellent supply of spare parts by the wide distribution of the basic model. Often model shop have the required parts in stock.