Tamiya Volvo FH12 Globetrotter 420 56312

Tamiya Volvo FH12 Globetrotter 420 56312

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Adjustable Gear Ratio: 3-speed transmission
• Bearings: Metal and Plastic Bushings
• Body Material: ABS Plastic
• Body Stickers: Included
• Chassis Material: Aluminium and ABS plastic
• Construction Type: Assembly Kit
• Differential Type: Gear
• Drive Type: 3-speed
• Led Light Buckets: yes
• Motor: 540-brushed type
• Requires A: 4-channel Tamiya Attack Radio, 7.2 volt battery with charger, and Tamiya TS Paint
• Scale: 1/14
• Shock Damper: Friction damper
• Suspension: Leaf Spring
• Terrain Use: On-Road