A New 1/14TH Tamiya Semi?

[CorbettTrailers]

Has anyone heard or seen of this New Tamiya Cascadi Evolution Freightliner?

http://www.tamiyausa.com/items/radio-control-kits-30/1-14-scale-r-c-tractor-trucks-35000/rc-freightliner-cascadia-evo--56340



I would love to own one.

[CorbettTrailers]

I see it's on the Tower Hobbues Site. But isit a sure thing that will come in April when It says it will?

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0095p?FVPROFIL=&FVSEARCH=Tamiya+Freightliner

[dabears]

yep there are at least 2 other threads on it. im excited for it

[Cossett]

There is one thread in general discussion that was closed due to people b!tching about tamiya's choice of new truck http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=8276&page=4

Cheers Tracy

[Roadmasters]

Did you see that it had a NEW post yesterday? Very Interesting .:cop:

My bad....

[ihbuilder]

Did you see that it had a NEW post yesterday? Very Interesting .:cop:

Yea found that strange myself :confused: must of been a glitch or something . :confused:

[ihbuilder]

Keep it clean or this 1 will disappear into the black hole

[TRUCKMAKER]

They released the build instructions for it. They did a real nice job on the cab detail, better than the other "American" style cabs. I like the way they put the battery in the sleeper and used the vents on the BOC to latch the removable back wall, nice touch!


http://www.tamiyausa.com/pdf/manuals/56340ml.pdf

[CorbettTrailers]

oops. I do like all the detail on the Body. I will be watching the release, I may even just preorder if I can and just await the delivery. At Tower Hobbies I have a Coupon for $100 of a $625 Order. That is perfect.

[Roadmasters]

It does look like they put a lot more effort into detail on this one. I really like the new us style tail piece. I can see it being used on a lot of builds. much better than that unrealistic taillight set-up on the other kits

[Bo Wallen]

And we will get a new tool to. 2mm Socket Wrench (G11) Awesome:bounce:

[Trucker Al]

This kit is now available on ebay from stellamodels for $320 plus shipping ($107 to the USA)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/56340-Freightliner-Cascadia-Evolution-Tractor-Truck-Kit-TAMIYA-1-14-R-C-/201051289412?pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item2ecf973744

[glorydays24]

This kit is now available on ebay from stellamodels for $320 plus shipping ($107 to the USA)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/56340-Freightliner-Cascadia-Evolution-Tractor-Truck-Kit-TAMIYA-1-14-R-C-/201051289412?pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item2ecf973744

Even with the $107.00 shipping, it's still cheaper than Tower Hobbies at $469.99. I don't have the $$ right now, but will in a few weeks, then I'm pre-ordering.:bounce::bounce::bounce:

Big John

[sneff]

Keep in mind when Tower gets the truck in stock the price may change. I've seen them do this numerous times.

[TRUCKMAKER]

Keep in mind when Tower gets the truck in stock the price may change. I've seen them do this numerous times.

I hope so, I got a good deal on rejoining the super saver club at tower. The latest discount is $60.00 off the the price with free shipping!

[Billy832]

I see one of these in my future maybe this summer. Would love to do a "USA truck" replica. I always loved that old logo they have

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Stella has a deal if you spend x amount a year beleve it is 500.00 you get cut rate shipping... The shipping on that kit I only paid 32.85 + $320 shipped to my door it pays to buy from stella in the long run am already robbing parts out of the kit for another build and going to start on it soon..

[Ekimjr]

so i am not sure if they are back ordered ro what the actual situation i went to pre order one from the local hobby shop but was told that they were going to realease in april and that they werent going to be available for some time now being as they have so many orders to fill they cant keep up so... only time will tell

[Stuff]

guess even not being super desirable it still managed to sell well.


looks like they updated the manuals a little bit.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

guess even not being super desirable it still managed to sell well.


looks like they updated the manuals a little bit.

They seam to be a big hit on the euro and german boards so they will sell well abroad and thats were the market is not the USA..

[Bo Wallen]

Just wondering where did the shift arm go? Is it a printing error or did they cancel that part?
Does it exist in the kit? In other kit it has different name.
Just to explain what I am looking for here are three kits that have the part.
Man TGX 26.540 Part # MD 22 Shift arm and MD 14 Threaded rod on page 38 in the manual.
Scania R 470 Part # MD 23 Shift arm and MD 7 Threaded rod on page 34 in the manual.
Scania R 620 Part # MD 22 Shift arm and MD 14 Threaded rod on page 35 in the manual.
Those parts make the gear shift work very well.
Am I Wrong ?

[REV73]

I guess it's a nice enough truck and all, but personally I think it looks way too much like the Ford Aeromax for my liking, and if they are going to go to all the trouble of providing such a detailed interior, why doesn't Tamiya start including some type of driver figure to go with these kits?? Just my .02 cents.

[Trucker Al]

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

[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!

[REV73]

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.:rolleyes: 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.;)

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/thCAKN672Q_zpse95c0bb6.jpg (http://s649.photobucket.com/user/glorydays24/media/thCAKN672Q_zpse95c0bb6.jpg.html)

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/thCA9PESK5_zps70803de6.jpg (http://s649.photobucket.com/user/glorydays24/media/thCA9PESK5_zps70803de6.jpg.html)

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/thCAALP1E5_zpsa9b48b70.jpg (http://s649.photobucket.com/user/glorydays24/media/thCAALP1E5_zpsa9b48b70.jpg.html)

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/thCA5ZLTIE_zps0959e927.jpg (http://s649.photobucket.com/user/glorydays24/media/thCA5ZLTIE_zps0959e927.jpg.html)

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/thCAMKBZ8G_zpsb86c47af.jpg (http://s649.photobucket.com/user/glorydays24/media/thCAMKBZ8G_zpsb86c47af.jpg.html)

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/thCAT58GVE_zps860c2001.jpg (http://s649.photobucket.com/user/glorydays24/media/thCAT58GVE_zps860c2001.jpg.html)

I had to throw this one in:lol:

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/thCAG5BDS7_zps4693283b.jpg (http://s649.photobucket.com/user/glorydays24/media/thCAG5BDS7_zps4693283b.jpg.html)

Big John

[doodlebug]

OK...Some like the Cascadia, and others do not.:rolleyes: 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.;)

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/thCAKN672Q_zpse95c0bb6.jpg (http://s649.photobucket.com/user/glorydays24/media/thCAKN672Q_zpse95c0bb6.jpg.html)

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/thCA9PESK5_zps70803de6.jpg (http://s649.photobucket.com/user/glorydays24/media/thCA9PESK5_zps70803de6.jpg.html)

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/thCAALP1E5_zpsa9b48b70.jpg (http://s649.photobucket.com/user/glorydays24/media/thCAALP1E5_zpsa9b48b70.jpg.html)

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/thCA5ZLTIE_zps0959e927.jpg (http://s649.photobucket.com/user/glorydays24/media/thCA5ZLTIE_zps0959e927.jpg.html)

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/thCAMKBZ8G_zpsb86c47af.jpg (http://s649.photobucket.com/user/glorydays24/media/thCAMKBZ8G_zpsb86c47af.jpg.html)

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/thCAT58GVE_zps860c2001.jpg (http://s649.photobucket.com/user/glorydays24/media/thCAT58GVE_zps860c2001.jpg.html)

I had to throw this one in:lol:

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/thCAG5BDS7_zps4693283b.jpg (http://s649.photobucket.com/user/glorydays24/media/thCAG5BDS7_zps4693283b.jpg.html)

Big John

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

[glorydays24]

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

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Big John

[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! :D

[glorydays24]

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

Big John

[Roadmasters]

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

[glorydays24]

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. :cool:

[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

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/freightliner%20cascadia/100_2298_zps9c2e3f08.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/freightliner%20cascadia/100_2300_zps39a7deb1.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/freightliner%20cascadia/100_2299_zpsd49749f2.jpg

Lights off

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/freightliner%20cascadia/100_2301_zpsd6fed5a9.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/freightliner%20cascadia/100_2304_zpsc23abaf1.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/freightliner%20cascadia/100_2302_zps7fb37c24.jpg

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.:cop::rolleyes:;):p But I'm waiting for when I get my wheels from Steve...Oh the anticipation...:lol::lol: I'm planning on painting mine champagne gold. I don't know about the frame yet though.:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: Look's like she builds up pretty nice.:D:):bounce:

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 :cool: