TWINSET 1793 Posted January 28, 2019 Anyone heard anything? Only mention I can find is https://www.modellbau-seidel.de/index.php?firma=Tamiya&best=56360 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leckster 34 Posted January 28, 2019 More details now showing on Tamiyablog Looks good, I expect a tractor truck to follow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWINSET 1793 Posted January 28, 2019 Beat 'em to it by 20 mins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWINSET 1793 Posted January 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Leckster said: Looks good, I expect a tractor truck to follow... And a trailer? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berman 5315 Posted January 29, 2019 Now thats what I'm talking about... About time Tamiya started to to B trains! On the other hand... *shakes fist violently* just when I am trying to get out of the hobby dag nammit, Tamiya! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berman 5315 Posted January 29, 2019 Also I feel sorry for Verkerk, who have spent a lot o time doing their beautiful FH16... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10156 Posted January 29, 2019 Nice to see the Volvo getting a proper 6x4 wheelbase, and that 8x4 is the mutts nuts. Correct me if I'm wrong but the previous Globetrotter offering was only a 4x2 wasn't it? They just look a lot tougher when they are 6x4 (or more ) Maybe we will see a Volvo 750 tonne pull reenactment some time soon? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UUz1zTZFfU Edit- Just realised, now I'm going to need a 4 channel Transmitter !! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted January 29, 2019 Beat em to it by 4 years https://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=132799&id=33435 Tamiya's looks better and is far better quality, but mines 6x6 with more suspension travel 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grastens 2795 Posted January 29, 2019 1 hour ago, MadInventor said: Beat em to it by 4 years https://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=132799&id=33435 Tamiya's looks better and is far better quality, but mines 6x6 with more suspension travel I think your build thread is much better, too This is certainly an attractive release - I wonder how that scale timber will be finished. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadInventor 3884 Posted January 29, 2019 12 minutes ago, Grastens said: I think your build thread is much better, too This is certainly an attractive release - I wonder how that scale timber will be finished. I suspect you won't get timber with the kit, it will be up to you head round the garden and find something appropriate. PS That's not timber on the back of that truck, that's lighting wood. This is timber: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiyabigstuff 832 Posted January 31, 2019 Great looking kit - definitely on my want list now, hope they do make a trailer. 8x4 version looks very interesting - plenty of custom build possibilities with that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWINSET 1793 Posted January 31, 2019 The 8x4 isn't a Tamiya model, it's just in the 'what about a trailer' pic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magnumb 97 Posted January 31, 2019 Incredible! Seems to be less room in my pants now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Ax 9329 Posted February 1, 2019 Maybe just me but it looks way too short without a trailer on the back. I wonder if we'll see a trailer like that from Tamiya? I have the Tamiya Pole Trailer kit and it does indeed come with some big grey poles. I too was wondering if the kit would include some kind of scale log. I tried to cut some branches off the fir tree in my front garden to go on the pole trailer for a recent Christmas lorry meet but they didn't really look scale. The twigs went off in all the wrong directions. I should had just cut the whole tree down and used that, the wife hates it anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topforcein 1764 Posted February 1, 2019 she is a real beauty it really looks the part and it looks like tamiya have used willow sticks for the logs "i may be wrong" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markbt73 5316 Posted February 1, 2019 Wow, you'd log a lot of hours building that one, but it would be fun to watch it lumbering around the yard. If I had the money, this might make me branch out into 1/14 scale trucks. I assume it still comes with leaf springs? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berman 5315 Posted February 1, 2019 On 2/1/2019 at 5:54 AM, TWINSET said: The 8x4 isn't a Tamiya model, it's just in the 'what about a trailer' pic You would hope there is going to be a trailer available, very rarely do loggers operate without one. Bonus points if the trailer has a dolly and can be lifted onto the back tractor unit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Britaff 28 Posted February 3, 2019 Can’t wait for this, anybody know the box art colour for this yet? Also I’ve noticed if you are going to use the mfc the included led cables are too short so you have to buy the extra leds with longer cables or extend the wires yourself. This could end up as expensive as my Arocs tipper build Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berman 5315 Posted February 4, 2019 9 hours ago, Britaff said: Can’t wait for this, anybody know the box art colour for this yet? Also I’ve noticed if you are going to use the mfc the included led cables are too short so you have to buy the extra leds with longer cables or extend the wires yourself. This could end up as expensive as my Arocs tipper build Going to hazard a guess that the boxart is the left centre pic in TWINSETS pic in the original post, which will also be the colour in the Nuremberg photo above. Surprised Tamiya hasnt offered extension cables, but then who wants to hide two of the little white plugs (per LED) in the chassis rails. Better just to lengthen them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mokei Kagaku 2706 Posted February 4, 2019 15 minutes ago, berman said: Surprised Tamiya hasnt offered extension cables, but then who wants to hide two of the little white plugs (per LED) in the chassis rails. Better just to lengthen them. They're doing this instead: 56549 MFC LED, 3mm/1100mm (2 Pcs., Red) 56550 MFC LED, 3mm/1100mm (2 Pcs., White) 56551 MFC LED, 3mm/1100mm (2 Pcs., Yellow) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Ax 9329 Posted February 4, 2019 The video above it looks like the included 'logs' might be the build-it-yourself papercraft variety. But if you can afford to buy one of these rigs you can probably also afford to get some sticks from a timber yard or firewood supplier, if you don't have direct access to wood yourself. I also like how they have demo'd the interior with the MFC mounted behind it. That's how we've been dual-fitting MFCs and interiors for a while, nice for Tamiya to catch on Although this rig isn't for me, I'm sure I'll see loads on the RC layouts when they're available, and I seriously do hope they release a timber trailer on a dolly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Britaff 28 Posted February 19, 2019 I noticed that an electronic version on the build manual is on tamiyablog, the box art colour is ts40 metallic black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingfisher 1171 Posted February 22, 2019 On 1/28/2019 at 5:42 PM, TWINSET said: And a trailer? This looks like a screen shot from Euro Truck Simulator 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berman 5315 Posted February 22, 2019 Yeah it will be. If I was buying this truck, the trailer would have to be made available or it would be no deal for me. It does not make viable money making option in the 1:1 world to be driving a 6x4 rigid, especially that short, with such a short load on it. Being an ex truck driver I know if any other trucker saw this 1:14 model the first question would be, "Where's the trailer?" Not to mention if had a 4 or 5 axle trailer with the front two dollied or swiveled with a ringfed a frame it would make for a much more interesting (or frustrating) backing experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWINSET 1793 Posted February 26, 2019 For those considering it, don't forget to factor in the cost of bearings and... Quote From TamiyaUSA LED cables in Multi-Function Control (MFC) units are not compatible with this model. You will need to purchase separately available longer-cabled LEDs (Items 56549-56551) if using MFCs From UK suppliers, that's around £37 of LEDs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
