A New 1/14TH Tamiya Semi?

[Trucker Al]

At 648 MM it is approx. the same length as the Knight Hauler..
Alan

[REV73]

Originally Posted by Trucker Al

At 648 MM it is approx. the same length as the Knight Hauler..
Alan

Sorry, that is actually what I meant to say...

[glorydays24]

OK...Some like the Cascadia, and others do not. Here are some pic's of what the truck could look like, and possibly change some minds of those who do not care for the truck. Have a look.













I had to throw this one in



Big John

[doodlebug]

Originally Posted by glorydays24

OK...Some like the Cascadia, and others do not. Here are some pic's of what the truck could look like, and possibly change some minds of those who do not care for the truck. Have a look.













I had to throw this one in



Big John

Hey that bumper (UPS) gives it a toothless grin
Cheers, Neil.

[Espeefan]

It's a sharp looking truck, to such an effect that it looks very accurate and scale. Definitely well patterned after the 1:1 truck, with all the detail it needs to look like an almost exact match, but with that said, I've never been a big fan of 1:1 truck's appearance. Maybe as a fleet looking day cab it would be more my taste? These new aerodynamic trucks don't look all that appealing to me I guess, but I am glad to see Tamiya at least made an American prototype. That's a good start!

[Bigrigger]

That's a sweet rig! Nice to see not only a new truck, but a new truck that I've seen before! Also the day cab versions of this rig look really nice! And some curvy plastic to make some new cabs out of maybe? Sweet!

[glorydays24]

I just ordered the new beast, and it will be here between Tuesday and Thursday. I'm like a kid at Christmas.

Big John

[Roadmasters]

I thought the release wasn't until April 15th?

[glorydays24]

Originally Posted by Roadmasters

I thought the release wasn't until April 15th?

Tower Hobbies moved the release date up about a month. I was on their web site today and it's in stock, limited quantities.

Big John

[janderson]

It has shipped to dist/retailers so it should be going "in Stock" now or soon.

[Berman]

Been available for about two weeks now internationally.

I don't mind it, the bumper doesn't match the huge side skirts though, kind of looks like it's missing a valance or something. Something I would probably custom make if I bought it.

I like the fact that it now fit's the interior, MFC-01, and battery as a factory fitment.

I don't think the front wheels suit it, but that is easily changed.

I love that it's another US truck and a licenced one at that, keep going in this direction Tamiya.

[kaptain Jack]

I just got mine,still shrink wrapped.Will open it soon to pick inside,have two projects on the go and must finish them before diving into new build.

[fhhhstix]

Well here are a few picks of mine, I still need to decide on a color. I did install the MFU and Tamiya aluminum rims.

Lights on







Lights off







Basicaly it is the same kit but there are some minor detail changes. Silver shock bodies like used on the trailers no more pink. No springs in the shocks, now they use an oring and use them as a friction dampener. They give you two bearings per axle to be used next to the ring gear on each shaft but the rest are all still bushings. They give you two bearings for the trans to be used on each end of the output shaft. They have changed the spring configuration on the shaft for gear shifting. They went from three to four springs with some washers and clips as well. I will say it does seem to shift smoother and faster than the other version. Overall the changes all seem to be improvements.


Like the Knight Hauler this truck comes with parts to install the MFU that do not come with the MFU so save them if you do not install an MFU you may to in the future and you will then have to find them.

Travis

[glorydays24]

Well Travis you got me wanting to start building mine. But I'm waiting for when I get my wheels from Steve...Oh the anticipation... I'm planning on painting mine champagne gold. I don't know about the frame yet though. Look's like she builds up pretty nice.

Big John

[kaptain Jack]

Right color will certainly do justice to this truck, can't decide my self at the moment,will have to see what choice other people made.
Jack

[Berman]

Looks good, even raw built! The wheel upgrade certainly makes it look much better!

Bearings aren't expensive, come on Tamiya, it's common place with every other manufacturer!

I am meant to be getting a globe to do a k100 for my next rig but this new rig is looking mighty tempting!

If I am struggling for a colour I google image search the rig to get ideas rolling, (although this truck doesn't have too many colour options come up) if I get one it will be either white or pearl white