8911 – CEN FIAT ABARTH 595 QS2 KIT WITH CLEAR BODY – 1/12 SCALE
8911 – CEN FIAT ABARTH 595 QS2 KIT WITH CLEAR BODY – 1/12 SCALE
8911 – CEN FIAT ABARTH 595 QS2 KIT WITH CLEAR BODY – 1/12 SCALE
The CEN Racing 8911 is the Fiat ABARTH 595 QS2 kit supplied with a clear Fiat body and decal set. CEN lists the exact product as “8911 Fiat ABARTH 595 KIT w/clear body -QS2” in its 1/12-scale kit catalog.
CONFIRMED PRODUCT DETAILS
- Manufacturer: CEN Racing
- Part number / SKU: 8911 / CEG8911
- Vehicle: Fiat ABARTH 595
- Platform: QS2 / Q-Series
- Scale: 1/12
- Product type: Unassembled vehicle kit
- Body: Clear Fiat ABARTH 595 body
- Decals: Included per CEN
- Current CEN catalog price: $129.00 at the time of review
ELECTRONICS NOT INCLUDED
CEN explicitly states that the 8911 kit contains no electronic parts and specifically lists no ESC, receiver, transmitter or steering servo. GASHEAD RC therefore treats those components as required separately unless the buyer already has compatible equipment.
CLEAR-BODY BUILD FORMAT
The clear-body format gives the builder control over paint and exterior finish while retaining the model-specific Fiat ABARTH 595 body shape and supplied decals. CEN does not publish a complete paint-preparation or masking specification on the standalone 8911 product page, so finishing materials and process should be selected to suit the shell material and the builder's preferred finish.
QS2 / Q-SERIES PLATFORM
AMain Hobbies identifies CEG8911 as a 1/12-scale 2WD solid-axle monster truck kit. That dealer specification is useful for understanding the chassis format, but GASHEAD RC keeps it separately attributed rather than presenting it as a standalone CEN specification not stated on CEN's 8911 retail page.
BUILD & SETUP NOTES
- Inventory the kit contents before assembly and organize hardware by build step.
- Follow the CEN assembly instructions for axle, suspension, steering and driveline orientation.
- Install compatible radio and speed-control electronics only after confirming mounting space and connector requirements.
- Center the steering servo electronically before final servo-horn or steering-link installation.
- Check drivetrain rotation and steering movement for binding before powering the completed chassis.
- Test-fit the clear body before drilling, trimming or final paint work.
CUSTOMER / DEALER NOTES
Customer reviews published by AMain generally describe the kit as straightforward and enjoyable to assemble, while also noting that some instruction steps can require careful interpretation. These are customer experiences, not manufacturer-certified assembly-time or difficulty ratings.
PACKAGE CONTENTS – CONFIRMED VS. NOT ITEMIZED
CEN confirms the 8911 QS2 Fiat ABARTH 595 kit, clear Fiat body and decals. CEN's current standalone product page does not publish a complete item-by-item inventory of every screw, bearing, wheel, tire, body accessory, tool or finishing supply in the box. GASHEAD RC therefore does not invent a full package checklist beyond what the manufacturer explicitly confirms.
MANUFACTURER DATA NOT PUBLISHED
CEN's current 8911 page does not publish assembled dimensions, completed vehicle weight, final gear ratio, motor specification, battery requirement, charger requirement, required paint quantity, exact body thickness or a complete electronics recommendation list for this standalone kit. Those values are intentionally not estimated or inferred.
8911 designation, QS2 Fiat ABARTH 595 identity, clear-body configuration, included decals, no-electronics statement and current CEN price were checked against CEN Racing. The 1/12-scale 2WD solid-axle chassis description is dealer-corroborated by AMain Hobbies. All eight verified existing Shopify images were retained and integrated into the product description.