The FH series semi-tractor truck was released in the fall of 1993 and became Volvo's primary truck. In 1994, it was awarded the prestigious "Truck of the Year" title. It's huge 12-liter inter cooled turbo diesel engine was known as the "Euro 2", and was the result of state-of-the-art engineering technology for its day.
The Tamiya rendition faithfully captures the truck's form with the use of ABS plastic body parts and a number of metal chassis components. The chassis is built for durability as it uses aluminum side channels with resin cross members. Drivability is accomplished by power from the front-mounted motor and is transmitted via a propeller shaft to the rear axle; built-in differential gears guarantee smooth cornering. Gear changes can be made via a separately-sold Tamiya 4-channel transmitter which controls the shift changes to the 3-speed transmission.
Type | Detail |
---|---|
Scale | 1/14 |
Construction type | assembly kit |
Terrain use | on-road |
Drive-train | 2-axle semi |
Drive type | 3-speed |
Drive line | solid axle |
Differential type | gear |
Suspension | leaf spring |
Steering mechanism | bell-crank |
Shock damper | friction damper |
Shock damper material | aluminum |
Tire type | rubber |
Tire tread | radial |
Body material | ABS Plastic |
Chassis material | aluminum |
Electronic Speed Control (ESC) | not included |
ESC model | n/a |
LED Light buckets | yes |
LED lights | no |
Motor | 540-brushed type |
Bearings | metal and plastic bushings |
Adjustable camber | fixed |
Adjustable toe angles | front only |
Adjustable ground clearance | fixed |
Adjustable gear ratio | fixed |
Adjustable wheelbase | fixed |
Adjustable track width | fixed |
Adjustable shock angle | fixed |
Special feature 1 | Length: 17.32 inches (440mm) Width: 7.40 inches (188mm) |
Special feature 2 | Wheelbase: 10.71 inches (272mm) |
Special feature 3 | Front Tread: 6.14 inches (156mm) Rear Tread: 5.43 inches (138mm) |
Special feature 4 | Weight: 5.07 lbs. (2300g) |
Special feature 5 | Chassis: Aluminum ladder |
Special feature 6 | Gear Ratio: 10.6:1 - With the 3-speed gearbox, 10.6:1, 17.7:1 and 32.4:1 are possible |
Special feature 7 | Wheels & Tires: Chrome/Radial |
Requires A | 7.2 battery & charger |
Requires B | 4-channel radio gear |
Requires C | TS plastic model paint |
Requires D | electronic speed control |
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