Volvo Trucks is a commercial vehicle manufacturer that enjoys a top-class reputation around the world and the FH series is one of their flagship brands, which underwent a full model change in 2012. This R/C model assembly kit recreates the FH16 Globetrotter XL 750 4x2 from that range, a truck with 16.1-liter inline-6 turbo engine capable of 750hp. The model has a highly realistic body with parts to recreate popular customizations, plus a realistic interior and even a driver figure. Its chassis employs numerous metal parts and has a three-speed transmission that allows gear changes.
Realistic Lights, Sounds, and Vibration
Tamiya Multi-Function Control Units (included for Japanese market only, available separately offer light, sound, and vibration operation to accompany your R/C truck experience. Engine sounds have been digitally recorded from an actual truck, and together with air horn, gear shifting, and many other realistic sounds, give you the feeling that you are driving the real thing! Headlights, brake lights, fog lamp, hazard lights and turn signal operation are also at your fingertips.
Semi-Trailers Separately Available
Various types including semi-trailer, tank-trailer, and pole-trailer, are currently available. Attach any one of them via the coupler on the model to create an exciting combination over a meter in length.
Features
- Roof- and cab-side deflectors are just some of the aero parts on display in this model.
- The Globetrotter XL has the highest roof in the FH16 series. This model includes a driver figure.
- The front of the model has a stainless steel photo-etched front grille and LED-compatible headlights and fog lamps.
- Antennas and roof deflectors give even greater realism. Horn parts are separate components.
- LEDs in the light bar atop the roof can be lit up for a super-authentic look.
- A close-up on the air duct on the left of the cab.
- Side mirrors feature multiple mirror sections and moving plastic stays.
- The metal-plated step has realistic anti-slip pattern.
- The three-speed transmission can be operated via transmitter.
- The front suspension uses metal leaf springs and friction dampers.
- The servo is affixed in the left of the chassis, and actuates the wheels via a steering shaft and two rods.
- A reinforced resin axle and leaf springs are used in the rear suspension.
- Double tires are employed at the rear.
- Fuel tanks are realistically depicted on both sides of the chassis.
- Rear lights are also compatible with LEDs.
- At the back are representations of the battery box and air tank, plus a coupler for use when connecting semi-trailers.
- The FH16 cab sticker is recreated by a sticker; the 750 emblem is a metal transfer.
- MFC unit (included in Japanese market models only) is installed in the right tank.
Requires
- Four R6/AA/UM3 batteries for transmitter (sold separately).
