Tamiya Hotshot: Vintage vs Remake

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This page explains the list of the differences between the original vintage Tamiya R/C model kit called “Hotshot” (model #58047) from 1985, and the newer Tamiya R/C model kit called “Hotshot” (model #58391) from 2007.

This page is still under construction, and was last updated: 13rd September 2016

Original Vintage Model			Remake Model
Model Name	Model No.	Year of Release	Model Name	Model No.	Year of Release
“Hotshot”	58047	1985	“Hotshot”	58391	2007
Original Box	Original box has original artwork with genuine sponsor logos, and other original text and graphics.		Remake Box	Remake box has new artwork with fake sponsor logos, and other text and graphic changes.
Original Box Internals	Original box internals include two large blister pack displays and boxes.		Remake Box Internals	Remake box internals contain a plain box of parts and other differences.
Original Manual	Original manual contains instructions specific to original kit.		Remake Manual	Remake manual is completely different and contains instructions specific to remake kit.
Original Decals	Original decals contain real sponsor logos.		Remake Decals	Remake decals are completely different and contain fake sponsor logos, and other different decals.
Original Body	Original body has the nose area pre-cut, and holes pre-cut for the body pin and the antenna on either side. Original wing has holes pre-cut for screws and wing pins. There is no embossed writing anywhere on the body or wing and there is no overspray film. The wing may have a protective storage sheet over it (it is not overspray film).		Remake Body	[1] Remake body has “58047”, “07” and “© 1985 TAMIYA” embossed on it. [2] It does not have hole pre-cut at nose area. [3] It does not have holes pre-cut for the body pin and the antenna on either side. [4] The rear wing has “58047” and “© 1985 TAMIYA” embossed on it. [5] It does not have holes pre-cut for screws and wing pins (the holes are different). Both body and wing also have thin overspray film over the entire lexan, which must be peeled off.
Original Kit Motor	Motor provided in the original kit is the Mabuchi RS-540S. It has a pronounced black plastic end, and red and black wires.		Remake Kit Motor	Motor provided in the remake kit is the Mabuchi RS-540SH. It has a recessed metal end, green and yellow wires, and a sticker on the can which says “Mabuchi RS-540SH”.