Art.Nr. 30989"
—It's about time ;-) (Part 2)
From now on, wreckers, 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 in real 1:1 scale. The two
The blue Truckster, number 6, features the classic U.S. truck front end—somewhat reminiscent of a large dog baring its teeth (who let the dogs out ;-))—as a partial mold update. The mold’s modular design pays off here and in the area of the rear chassis. It definitely offers design flexibility.
Both rear axles have dual tires, but on this model, only the last axle is driven. The middle axle, located directly under the engine, has independent suspension due to the engine sitting above it, whereas the front axle, which has a single tire, is a solid axle. With its roll bar and the driver in a bright racing jumpsuit and red full-face helmet, the cabin looks ready for the vehicle's racing use.
The headlight is bright enough and suitable for night driving; there is no taillight.
In terms of handling (ooB), the Racetrucks are similar to the familiar vans. 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 above the track—as is typical for race cars—but “unfortunately,” I no longer have any steep curves.
See you later,
joergW
