Official Discussion: Tamiya Scania R470 Highline 1/14 Scale Tractor Truck

[Beetlemankurt]

Beetlemankurt that’s a very nice rig! I like the interior color and your driver too. I really like the looks of those Scania’s. Is your container aluminum? I was surprised that the full box on my box trailer was aluminum. The only plastic was the corners and the subfloor.

Cheers! I’m stoked with how it’s come out and absolutely love it. Heaps of fun to drive. I swapped out the kit motor for the Tamiya TR motor designed for these trucks and it goes really well with heaps of low end torque and it slowed it down a fair bit.

The container trailer has an aluminium floor and is bordered around the edges by aluminium as well. The side panels though are actually very thick abs plastic which you have to cut out and join. The whole thing uses up a fair amount of spray cans but looks great when done.

The container Itself can be released from the trailer with the twist locks and you can stick a couple of smaller containers on if you felt the need. I believe the trailer itself is mostly the same construction as the reefer trailer. It’s pretty darn heavy when it’s complete that’s for sure! I’m sure the box trailer will be pretty hefty too.

Would be cool to see a trailer build thread or two on here as well I reckon. Are you going to stick lights in your box trailer as well to complete the look?

I find the quality, fit and finish of these Tamiya kits simply amazing. Everything fits just as it should and is a real please to assemble. Yep, they are pricey but I can see why after building one. It’s all worth it in my book!

Have a great weekend, Kurt

[Baysim80]

Beetlemankurt that’s a very nice rig! I like the interior color and your driver too. I really like the looks of those Scania’s. Is your container aluminum? I was surprised that the full box on my box trailer was aluminum. The only plastic was the corners and the subfloor.

[Beetlemankurt]

Couple more pics at Baysim80s request....

[Beetlemankurt]

Not quite same model but similar. Here’s a pic of mine. These trucks sure have a great presence! Sorry it’s an indoor picture but it’s late winter here and a bit of an overcast day today. In the sun this colour really pops. I believe the colour on the full size is called electric blue .....

[Beetlemankurt]

James, great to see the semi trucks added! I bought the Scania R620 version during early lockdown as I'd admired them for some time. We have quite a few 1:1 Scanias on the roads here in New Zealand.

I can honestly say that it is THE most satisfying RC build I've ever done. Somewhere in between building an RC car and a helicopter due to the large amount of metal parts in the kit. Quite a bit of painting too so a heaps of fun if you are into a bit of modelling.

These trucks really are something special in the detail department. They have all the detail of a plastic model kit with the fun of RC. The Tamiya fit and finish is also second to none in my book. Since then, I've also bought a Tamiya 40ft container trailer to accompany it and a sound system!

If anyone's been considering one, go for it! Its another level of RC fun! Will post some pics of mine soon.

James, be great to see some scale hop ups offered in time too to make the rabbit hole just that little bit deeper :)

Cheers
Kurt

[James]

Tamiya Scania R470 Highline 1/14 Scale Tractor Truck - KIT



Version Info: This is a special Orange Edition of the Tractor Truck Scania R470 Highline. The ABS plastic body pieces that normally come in white come pre-painted in Metallic Orange for this special edition kit. Assembly is required. Minimum 4+ channel radio system, ESC, battery, charger and servos will need to be purchased separately.

Tamiya is world-renowned for producing industry-leading RC scale tractor trucks for generations. The Tamiya Scania R470 Highline is powered by a 540 motor and 3-speed transmission, its durable drivetrain spins both rear dually axles supported on a realistic leaf spring and shock suspension. The metal C-Channel ladder frame keeps the power to the pavement when hauling optional accessories. Your Tamiya truck is backed by Motion RC's world-renowned customer service and technical support. Drive on!

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540-Sized Motor and 3-Speed Transmission The 540-sized brushed motor applies power through a selectable 3-speed transmission to drive dual rear axles.

Exceptional Scale Detail Scale details surround this truck for exceptional realism.

Working Hitch Includes a working hitch for towing trailer accessories.

FEATURES:

• Exceptional scale detail and realism brings this truck to life on every level
• Includes a powerful 540-sized brushed motor driven by a 3-speed transmission
• Faithfully reproduced cabin tilts forward separately from fenders, just like on the full-size truck
• Durable ladder frame chassis consists of aluminum channel and resin cross member
• Kit-included coupler enables use of any of Tamiya's currently available 1/14 scale trailer
• Front and rear suspension consists of metal leaf springs and coil spring dampers
• Propeller shaft transmits power from front mounted motor to rear wheels
• Aerodynamic body is precisely reproduced and front grill features mesh material
• Body parts are pre-painted in Metallic Orange