You can stop building trucks now, Tamiya Grand Hauler.

[Lil Giants]

I like it!

I'll be getting a couple of kits when they become available in Borgfeldt's inventory.

[BRICKNICK]

My mind is blown......has someone at the Tamiya Corporation actually listened to customer feedback back or build trends on there product.

[mavrick0]

Or just go with a wireless kit like SS-Tronix and then you don't have to worry about that big bulky trailer piece that Tamiya uses for the motorized leg kit.

[glorydays24]

Hello everyone, I have been absent for quite a while, and after seeing this, I have ambition to build again. I agree with putting on IHB's wheels, and I think all in all it's not bad. I WILL be getting one of these when Tower Hobbies gets them in stock.

Big John

[janderson]

Same link, I have posted some gallery images of the new items in Kit. Yes I have one here and going through it.

[fhhhstix]

This will be a hard one to get when it is released!

[glorydays24]

Originally Posted by fhhhstix

This will be a hard one to get when it is released!

I think you may be right Travis. So I'll keep checking on Tower Hobbies, and when they have a due date I will pre order one. That way I'm guaranteed one. I did this a few weeks ago with the container trailer, and I got one.

Big John

[Radio Control Trucker]

Looks OK. I'm just disappointed they're once again remodeling the King Hauler.
After they brought out the Cascadia, I was in hopes they'd broaden the selection and develop other "American" truck icon replicas; perhaps in the near future.

Here's a Tamiya Grand Hauler video posted by TRUCKSandDetails.

- RCT

[Supermario]

Originally Posted by Radio Control Trucker

Looks OK. I'm just disappointed they're once again remodeling the King Hauler.
After they brought out the Cascadia, I was in hopes they'd broaden the selection and develop other "American" truck icon replicas; perhaps in the near future.

Here's a Tamiya Grand Hauler video posted by TRUCKSandDetails.

- RCT

Kinda like the movie business. Nothing new just remakes of old stuff with new technology!
But I might be interested in buying a few of the parts trees if they ever came available on e bay or something.

[Radio Control Trucker]

Originally Posted by Radio Control Trucker

Looks OK. I'm just disappointed they're once again remodeling the King Hauler.
After they brought out the Cascadia, I was in hopes they'd broaden the selection and develop other "American" truck icon replicas; perhaps in the near future.

Here's a Tamiya Grand Hauler video posted by TRUCKSandDetails.

- RCT

I've taken some time to evaluate the new Tamiya Grand Hauler. It has updated the front bumper & grill, the head-lights, the air-cleaners, and placed the air-tanks on the steps. The top of the cab is sporting a new visor, added the convex mirror to the cab-side mirrors, capped air horns, and slightly modified clearance lights. The exhaust stacks are pretty cool from the factory and the drive wheel shrouds are a beautiful touch, especially with the new rear bumper & tail-lights. Not to mention that it appears that this units frame has been lengthened from that of the standard King Hauler.



All-in-all, I think that Tamiya has brought us another WINNING COMBINATION. When it comes to the stores, it won't sit on shelves for long. If you get the opportunity to own one, I suggest you make the purchase.

- RCT

[bigford]

i like it!! as long as they keep the cose to a kings price
the new plastic is cool but not worth much more$$$$

[cosworth34677]

my only thing is tamiya put bearing in the kits! they are cheap enough!
but besides that great looking truck.

[Lmackattack]

I think it's a step in the right direction. Yes it's a restyled KH but I think they did a lot of little things that make it stand apart from a KH. Hopefully they will continue the trend with another classic American looking truck. Is the globeliner going to be overhauled next?

[nenard]

This is great for guys like myself who do living room building. A few custom parts and paint and you have a custom rig. Very nice.

[Izzy]

Sure they see our custom rigs being sold for 2k and figure an off the shelf for 800 is a steel....

[sneff]

I think its awesome that Tamiya has released this truck. definatley a more cost effective way to own a customized truck.

[sneff]

Check out the very end of this video. Looks as if Tamiya is doing the older style unimog body. Looks really cool.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4GSJAdAiJA

[glorydays24]

Tower Hobbies has announced the Grand Hauler should be in stock late March. And they have it listed for $603.99...Can we say late birthday present for me?

Big John

[doodlebug]

Thanks, Sneff, I want one of those Unimogs!
Cheers, Neil.

[sneff]

Same here! lots of ideas rollin around my head lol