Art.Nr. 30988—
It's about time ;-)
From now on, tow trucks, milk trucks, and the like won’t have to compete in the 1:32-scale big-car races anymore—
At the Geneva Motor Show, a cool Fiat Ducato with 28” rims and a monster spoiler was on display at a real 1:1 scale. The two
The red truck with No. 7 is referred to as a “cabover” or “flat nose”—as Canadians call this type of vehicle. This design is already familiar from the functional trucks and is also used on most real-life small vans.
The two rear axles have dual tires, but on this model, only the rear axle is driven. The middle axle, located directly beneath the engine, has independent suspension due to the engine above it, whereas the front axle, equipped with a single tire, is a solid axle. With its roll bar and the driver in a blue racing jumpsuit and red full-face helmet, the cab looks ready for the vehicle’s racing duties.
Behind the driver's compartment, an air intake tube protrudes above the roof to supply air to the turbocharger—which is concealed within a housing—or to provide additional cooling for the hot engine.
The headlight is bright enough and suitable for night driving; the lights located in the roof are not connected. There is no taillight.
In terms of handling (ooB), the Racetrucks are similar to the vans we’re already familiar with. The length-to-width ratio is acceptable and should be manageable even without magnets—though there’s also room for smaller additional weights. Disassembly is a bit tricky; the two chrome side panels are bolted to the chassis for stability, and the main connection is a single bolt at the rear that attaches the spoiler to the chassis. Because the body is set lower than the chassis, the vehicle sits just barely above the track—as is typical for race cars—but “unfortunately,” I no longer have any sharp curves.
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