Volvo is a renowned actor in the global commercial vehicle market, with one of their flagship brands being the FH Series that underwent a full model change in 2012. This R/C model assembly kit recreates the 750hp engine FH16 Globetrotter 750 8x4 tow truck from that range. The model has a realistic cab and body which are pre-painted in silver, with a glossy urethane topcoat applied – just paint details such as window frames in black to finish the job! A photo-etched front grille and interior details add further realism to the mode, and the doors on the body also open. Its fascinating towing mechanism uses plenty of metal parts and winch boom, underlift and outriggers are movable manually. The front mounted TR Mighty Tuned motor (35T) provides ample power to the two rear axles, via a three-speed transmission. Gear changes are also possible via transmitter controls, and the model can tow subjects such as 1/14 scale R/C tractor trucks.
Optional Extras for Ultra Realism
Item 56553 Electric Actuator Set for 1/14 Scale R/C Tow Truck
This separately sold set allows raising of the winch boom and underlift via R/C controls. It uses a precision geared motor and spindle cylinder, plus the ACU-02 unit, and also features a toggle switch for manual control.
Item 56523 Tractor Truck Multi-Function Control Unit MFC-03 Tamiya Multi-Function Control Units (sold separately) offer light, sound, and vibration operation to accompany your R/C truck experience. Engine sounds have been digitally recorded from actual trucks, 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 lamps, hazard lights and turn signal operations are also at your fingertips.
Features
- 1/14 scale R/C model assembly kit. Length: 732mm, width: 199mm, height: 309mm.
- The highly realistic cab, plus H, M, DD, HH, LL, MM, and NN parts are molded in gray and pre-painted in TS-17 Gloss Aluminum, with a urethane top coating.
- This model’s front axles feature twin steering system.
- Includes metal components for excellent durability.
- Install the new separately available Actuator Set (Item 56553) to control its actions via your R/C transmitter.
- Ladder frame has aluminum side channels and resin cross members. Power from the front motor is delivered to the two rear axles via a propeller shaft.
- A built-in differential gear on each axle enables smooth cornering.
- Highly realistic suspension uses metal leaf springs and friction dampers.
- The model enjoys easy driving thanks to the float-mounted die-cast front and reinforced resin rear axles.
- Three-speed transmission allows shifting via the R/C transmitter (Note: only one gear is usable when towing).
- Headlights and taillights can be lit up with separately sold LEDs, and the model is compatible with Item 56523 Tractor Truck Multi-Function Control Unit "Euro-Style" (MFC-03).
- Compatible TROP truck option parts: 56523, 56531, 56538, 56548, 56549, 56550, 56551, 56553.
Requires
Tamiya 4-Channel R/C system, ESC, 7.2volt battery and compatible charger, and Tamiya acrylic paints for detailed parts.
