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Official product video of Tamiya 56375 1/14 Volvo FH16 Globetrotter XL 750 4×2 Tractor


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 4×2 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 overseas) 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.

Specifications
★Length: 462mm, width: 193mm, height: 309mm, weight (without optional parts): approx. 3.5kg ★Wheelbase: 272mm ★Tread: 155mm (front), 138mm (rear, double tire) ★Chassis: aluminum & polycarbonate resin ladder frame ★Suspension: front/rear leaf spring rigid ★Caster angle (front/rear): 0°/0° ★Camber angle (front/rear): 0° ★Toe angle (front/rear): 0° ★Aluminum dummy dampers (front/rear) ★Rear axle drive ★3-gear transmission (gear shifting operated via transmitter) ★Gear ratio: (1st gear) 32.49:1, (2nd gear) 17.76:1, (3rd gear) 10.66:1 ★3-bevel differential gears ★Type 540 motor ★Tire width/diameter: 30mm/85mm (front), 22mm/83mm (rear) ★Requires four R6/AA/UM3 batteries for transmitter (sold separately).

Tamiya RC Live with Tamiya 58742 Hornet EVO. option parts



Introducing the “Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Fukui Tournament” and the “Grasshopper & Hornet 40th Anniversary Festival” and Tamiya RC history!
・We introduce the “Tamiya RC Car Grand Prix Fukui Tournament” held at the Fukui Industrial Hall in Fukui Prefecture on July 28th. Please pay attention to the Tamiya Touring Class where a fierce battle was held! ・We introduce the “Grasshopper & Hornet 40th Anniversary Festival” held at the Tamiya Circuit on August 18th. The optional specifications of the new product “Hornet EVO.” that has attracted a lot of attention are also revealed!・Tamiya RC History introduces RCs released in 2008. You can see the “Rising Fighter” and “Subaru Impreza WRC Monte Carlo 07 (DF-03RA)” designed for beginners, and the popular reprint series “Boomerang 4WD (2008)”.

Tamiya MB-01 chassis recommended option parts



★The compact, 2WD MB-01 chassis gives a choice of three types of wheelbase, and front- or rear- wheel drive system. This model employs a midship motor, rear-wheel drive setup. Without removing battery pack, motor and R/C equipment setups from the center frame, simply change attachment directions of final gears and steering linkage to switch between front- and rear-wheel drive; low or high motor position can be chosen for rear-wheel drive cars. The 4-wheel double wishbone suspension features symmetrical structure and friction dampers. Unitized sections such as motor mount, final gears and suspension facilitate ease of assembly and effective maintenance.

Tamiya BT-01 Chassis recommened option parts



★The 2WD BT-01 chassis gives a choice of two types of wheelbase, and front- or rear-wheel drive system. Without removing battery pack, motor and R/C equipment setups from the center frame, simply change attachment directions of final gears and steering linkage to switch between front- and rear-wheel drive; front (FR) or midship rear (MR) motor position can be chosen for rear-wheel drive cars. The 4-wheel double wishbone suspension features symmetrical structure and friction dampers, and unitized sections facilitate ease of assembly and effective maintenance.