Tamiya Volvo FH12 Globetrotter 420 1/14th Model Truck Kit – 56312
The FH series was released in the fall of 1993 and became Volvo s primary truck. The following year, it was awarded the prestigious Truck of the Year title. It s huge 12-liter inter cooled turbo diesel engine is known as the Euro 2 , and is the result of state-of-the-art engineering technology.
Click here to see how the 3Speed transmission works on this vehicle.
The Tamiya 3-Speed Transmission allows shift on the fly Low – Med – High, both in forward and reverse.
Forward Movement:
Using the left stick, you can switch gears on the fly. While pushing forward move stick left (low), Middle (med) or right (high). You can also start off in one of those speeds by being in that position before pressing forward. Please note, going too fast could result in flipping over your truck. Reverse Movement:
Using the left stick, you can switch gears on the fly. While pulling backwards move stick left (low), Middle (med) or right (high). You can also start off in one of those speeds by being in that position before pulling backwards. Please note, going too fast could result in jack-knife of your truck. Steering:
Using right stick press right to turn right and left to turn left while in motion.
Specs and Features
- Scale: 1/14
- Length: 17.32 inches (440mm)
- Width: 7.40 inches (188mm)
- Wheelbase: 10.71 inches (272mm)
- Front Tread: 6.14 inches (156mm)
- Rear Tread: 5.43 inches (138mm)
- Weight: 5.07 lbs. (2300g)
- Chassis: Aluminum ladder
- Suspension: Solid Axle
- Damper Type: Metal friction
- Drive Train: Gearbox (3-speed)
- Gear Ratio: 10.6:1 – With the 3-speed gearbox, 10.6:1, 17.7:1 and 32.4:1 are possible
- Differential Type: Bevel Gear
- Engine: Electric 540
- Wheels & Tires: Chrome/Radial
- Body Type: Styrene(plastic)
Required:
- 4-channel system is recommended for potential future options and 3-speed operation.
- 7.2V battery and charger
- ESC (unless you are using MFC Unit #56511)
