Doyusha Announces 1/16 Mercedes AMG F1 W16 E Performance RC Car Kit for September 2026
The kit extends Doyusha's snap-together RC car line to a current Formula 1 car, lowering the entry barrier for beginners who want a detailed model that also drives.
Reporting from 1 sources: Dengeki Hobby Web.
Doyusha will release a 1/16 scale RC car assembly kit of the Mercedes AMG F1 W16 E Performance in September 2026. The kit snaps together without glue or soldering, uses coupler wiring, and includes 53 parts plus stickers. It runs on 2.4GHz and costs 8,800 yen.
Doyusha's Plastic Model Kit R/C series adds a Formula 1 entry with the 1/16 Mercedes AMG F1 W16 E Performance. The kit uses a snap-fit assembly method and pre-wired couplers, so no glue or soldering is required. It measures about 351×125×76 mm and comes with 53 parts plus stickers for the Petronas-liveried black-and-silver body. The car runs on three AA batteries, the transmitter on two, and the 2.4GHz frequency allows multiple cars to run simultaneously. Doyusha plans to ship the kit in September 2026 at 8,800 yen.
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