Tamiya 1/14 TT-01E Mercedes-Benz Actros MP4 MB Motorsport Electric On Road RC Truck Kit w/o ESC - 58683A
Tamiya 1/14 TT-01E Mercedes-Benz Actros MP4 MB Motorsport Electric On Road RC Truck Kit w/o ESC
Tankpool24 Mercedes Actros MP4 MB Motorsport
This R/C model recreates the Mercedes Actros as raced by the Tankpool24 team in the 2019 ETRC (European Truck Racing Championship). This specific recreation depicts the truck that carried the team to 4th place in the team standings, with veteran Hungarian driver Norbert Kiss taking 6th in the overall drivers’ standings.
The realistic body is a 3-piece set made from lightweight and durable polycarbonate, with separately moulded plastic side mirrors, coupler and rear bumper parts. The body is fitted on top of the proven TT-01 Type-E chassis and is equipped with dedicated semi-truck wheels and tyres for the model.
Features
- Ready to assemble electric radio control model kit
- Coil-sprung shocks
- Highly realistic body shell
- Wheels & tyres included
- Shaft-driven 4WD system
- Longitudinally mounted motor
- Fibreglass reinforced nylon resin upper deck & gear cover
- Sharper steering response with 3-piece linkages
- Wide variety of optional hop-up parts
- E denotes "Enhanced Performance" version of the TT-01 chassis
The cab's complex, muscular form is recreated in polycarbonate and made up of three separately moulded components
This is a close-up of the separately moulded side mirror parts. Mirror surfaces are recreated with separate polycarbonate pieces
A glance at the rear shows a great deal of realism, with depictions of the turbocharger, frame and other sections
At the rear of the model, notable features include a polycarbonate coupler depiction, plus a separately moulded plastic bumper
Front wheels have a stylish plated finish and are paired with 70mm diameter treaded tyres. Paint the hubcap centre for a realistic look!
Deep rim wheel designs are used at the rear, with fine depictions of details such as the minute bolts. A touch of red in the centre will look great!
TT-01 Type-E: Evolved Chassis
The bathtub frame of the evolved shaft-driven 4WD TT-01 Type-E has its motor and battery close to the ground for a low centre of gravity and optimum balance. Mounted on the bathtub frame is a fibreglass reinforced nylon upper deck and gear covers improving rigidity and a 3-piece tie rod providing a smoother steering action. The low centre of gravity, balanced design, 4-wheel double wishbone suspension system, and front and rear differential gears all come together to produce an excellent drive. 70mm-diameter radial tyres are paired with dedicated racing truck wheels; the high sidewalls make for forgiving turns
A close-up on the front double-wishbone suspension, which offers a ground-hugging drive. The big bumper helps protect the chassis and body
The rear also employs a double-wishbone suspension setup, with friction dampers helping absorb any bumps that the model encounters
The TT-01 Type-E is based around a solid plastic bathtub, which features a screw-affixed upper deck to enhance reliability
Specifications
- Length: 441mm
- Width: 188mm
- Height: 194mm
- Adjustable Gear Ratio: Yes
- Bearings: Plastic bushing
- Body Material: Polycarbonate
- Body Stickers: Included
- Chassis Material: ABS Plastic
- Chassis Type: TT-01E
- Construction Type: Assembly Kit
- Differential Type: Gear
- Drive Type: 4WD
- Electronic Speed Control (ESC): Not Included
- Motor: Mabuchi RS-540 Torque Tuned Motor
- Scale: 1/14
- Shock Damper: Friction type
- Suspension: 4-wheel fully independent double wishbone
- Terrain Use: On-Road
| Truck |
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|---|---|
| Assembly Type: | Kit |
| Size (Scale): | 1/14 |
| Skill Level: | Expert |
| Power Source: | Electric Brushed |
| Chassis Type: | Truck |
| On/Off Road: | On Road |
| Drivetrain: | 4WD |
Requires and can be purchased from Techno Hobbies to complete;
- FlySky GT2 2-Channel R/C Radio or similar with receiver ($79)
- Brushed Waterproof 60A ESC with Tamiya plug - Hobby Wing HAWPWP1060, Quicrun 30120201 WP60 ($59) or Surpass 79794 ($50)
- NiMh Battery ($35) or Lipo 7.2V Battery (from $59)
- Suitable Charger NiMh $39 or LiPo balance charger (from $35)
- Steering Servo - Metal geared minimum 9-25Kg (from $45)
- AA batteries for the transmitter
- Poly-carbonate Tamiya spray paint for body shell ($13.95)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________Please Note: This body shell comes completely UNPAINTED and may or may not require body post holes to be drilled. Only use a polycarbonate style paint such as Tamiya PS series to finish these bodies as standard paints will not adhere and/or cause damage to the body shells surface.
