Carrera Digital 132 Racetruck "Nova Racing, No. 6"
Item No. 30989
It was about time ;-) (Part 2)
From now on, wreckers, milk trucks, and the like no longer have to compete in big-car races in 1:32 scale; Carrera has launched its first two racing trucks in the digital 1:32 system. The vehicles are known as Trucksters, meaning small vans – a term previously used for giant US station wagons, such as the 1978 Ford LTD Wagon.
A cool Fiat Ducato with 28" rims and a monster spoiler was on display at the Geneva Motor Show in a realistic 1:1 scale. The two Carrera race trucks can now also be found in this show league. In contrast to the Truck GP, where only the heavy tractors run without semi-trailers, the Trucksters are small vans (Sprinter class) in which only the front body structure with the driver's compartment is installed, while the rear area is used for spoilers and additional components.
The blue Truckster with the number 6 features the classic US truck nose, somewhat reminiscent of a large dog with bared teeth (who lets the dogs out ;-)), as a partially new mold. The modular construction of the mold pays off here and in the area of the rear chassis. There are certainly design options.
The two rear axles have twin tires, but only the last axle is driven in this model. The middle axle, directly below the engine, has independent suspension due to the engine being mounted above it, while the single-tire front axle is continuous. The cabin, with its roll bar and driver in bright racing overalls and red full-face helmet, looks appropriate for the vehicle's racing use.
The front light is sufficiently bright and suitable for night riding, but there is no rear light.
In terms of handling (out of body), the race trucks are similar to the well-known vans. The length-to-width ratio is acceptable and should be manageable even without magnets – although there would also be room for smaller additional weights.
Disassembly is a bit tricky; the two chrome-plated sidepods are bolted to the chassis for stability, and the main connection is a single screw in the rear, which connects the spoiler to the chassis. Because the body is lower than the chassis, the car sits just above the track, typical of racing cars—unfortunately, I no longer have any banked turns.
Until then
joergW
Item No. 30989
It was about time ;-) (Part 2)
From now on, wreckers, milk trucks, and the like no longer have to compete in big-car races in 1:32 scale; Carrera has launched its first two racing trucks in the digital 1:32 system. The vehicles are known as Trucksters, meaning small vans – a term previously used for giant US station wagons, such as the 1978 Ford LTD Wagon.
A cool Fiat Ducato with 28" rims and a monster spoiler was on display at the Geneva Motor Show in a realistic 1:1 scale. The two Carrera race trucks can now also be found in this show league. In contrast to the Truck GP, where only the heavy tractors run without semi-trailers, the Trucksters are small vans (Sprinter class) in which only the front body structure with the driver's compartment is installed, while the rear area is used for spoilers and additional components.
The blue Truckster with the number 6 features the classic US truck nose, somewhat reminiscent of a large dog with bared teeth (who lets the dogs out ;-)), as a partially new mold. The modular construction of the mold pays off here and in the area of the rear chassis. There are certainly design options.
The two rear axles have twin tires, but only the last axle is driven in this model. The middle axle, directly below the engine, has independent suspension due to the engine being mounted above it, while the single-tire front axle is continuous. The cabin, with its roll bar and driver in bright racing overalls and red full-face helmet, looks appropriate for the vehicle's racing use.
The front light is sufficiently bright and suitable for night riding, but there is no rear light.
In terms of handling (out of body), the race trucks are similar to the well-known vans. The length-to-width ratio is acceptable and should be manageable even without magnets – although there would also be room for smaller additional weights.
Disassembly is a bit tricky; the two chrome-plated sidepods are bolted to the chassis for stability, and the main connection is a single screw in the rear, which connects the spoiler to the chassis. Because the body is lower than the chassis, the car sits just above the track, typical of racing cars—unfortunately, I no longer have any banked turns.
Until then
joergW
