The Flame Astute (Japanese: フレイムアスチュート, Fureimu Asuchūto) is a Mini 4WD REV car that was released on March 8, 2014.
It was based on the classic Astute mini 4wd cars.
General info
The Flame Astute features a open-wheel, long-nosed, short rear body design that was inspired by the IndyCars (a type of open-wheel racing car) in the US, specifically the Dallara DW12 used from 2012 until 2018, when the cars' design were changed to remove the rear pods.
Both the original model and the Red Metallic variant features the classic Astute color scheme, with red body color, dark turquoise canopy, blue highlight and white trims. The Red Metallic variant features the semi-gloss red plated bodyshell.
Both were equipped with the small diameter low-profile 5-spoke Saber-type wheels paired with the black low-profile slick tires; The wheels were molded in black on the original model, while they were coated in semi-gloss red plated finish on the Red Metallic model. Their chassis frame and A parts were molded in black.
Technical info
Variant | Body | Chassis | Wheels | Tires | Motor | Dimensions | Gear |
Standard |
Color: Red |
Type: AR |
Size: Small |
Size: Small |
Standard |
Length: 155 |
3.5:1 |
Red Metallic |
Color: Semi-Gross Red Plated |
Type: AR |
Size: Small |
Size: Small |
Standard |
Length: 155 |
3.5:1 |
Red Metallic |
Color: Semi-Gloss Red Plated |
Type: AR |
Size: Small |
Size: Small |
Standard |
Length: 155 |
3.5:1 |
Gallery
Boxarts
See also
External links
Tamiya Japan
- Flame Astute on Tamiya Japan
- Flame Astute Red Metallic (with Carbon Wheels) on Tamiya Japan (Japanese)
Tamiya America
Mini 4WD REV series | ||
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AR | Aero Avante · Aero Thunder Shot · Aero Manta Ray · Shadow Shark · Flame Astute | |
FM-A | Rowdy Bull · Night Hunter · Baron Viento · Trairong · Hong Kong Racing Taxi · Razorback · Geo Glider · Copperfang · Mach Frame · Lord Guile · Dyipne · Mini 4WD Koala Racer GT · K4 Gambol · K4Tasche · Mini 4WD LINE Friends Brown Racer | |
Starter Pack | Mini 4WD Starter Pack AR Speed Spec · Mini 4WD Starter Pack FM-A Balanced Spec |