LIMITED-EDITION kit includes a pre-painted yellow polycarbonate body!
The Tamiya 1/18 King Yellow 6x6 G6-01 4WD Monster Truck Kit is a 6x6 six-wheeled School Bus themed R/C vehicle ready to pound dirt, asphalt lots and neighborhood streets across the country! The model utilizes a gear-driven 6WD chassis which is partially derived from the capable Tamiya GF-01 wheelie machine. The exceptional drive it provides make for extreme fun while off-road driving. Furthermore, its powerful gear-driven setup allows the King Yellow to take on slope inclines of up to 40 degrees!
G6-01 Chassis
The fun G6-01 chassis is based around a tough, slimline monocoque frame and offers excellent off-road performance thanks to a 6-wheel drive system. Power is provided by a motor behind the front wheels, and transmitted to front, center and rear wheels via gears. The gearbox is sealed to protect from dust and debris and integrated into the frame; it has built-in front, center and rear differential gears to provide smooth cornering. 6-wheel double wishbone suspension is fitted with friction dampers. A 2-piece steering tie-rod setup utilizes the servo on the left for excellent response. With suspension reassembly and a separately-sold transmitter with 4WS function and R/C equipment, the rear wheels can be made steerable.
Features:
- 1/18 scale R/C model assembly kit. Length: 478mm.
- Body is pre-painted in PS-19 Camel yellow, and requires attachment of accessories, application of stickers, and opening of body holes.
- The G6-01 chassis gives powerful 6-wheel drive in a gear powered drivetrain contained in a gearbox in the tough, slimline monocoque. 3 differential gears are built-in.
- 6-wheel double wishbone suspension is fitted with friction dampers.
- Matte plated deep rim wheels are paired with 113mm tires.
- 540-Brushed Type Motor included.
- With suspension re-assembly and a separately-sold transmitter with 4WS function and R/C equipment, rear wheels can be made steerable (4-wheel steering).
- Requires: 2-Channel Radio, steering servo, ESC, battery pack/charger to complete.
Specifications:
Gear Ratio: Fixed
Bearings: Plastic Bushings
Body Material: Pre-Painted Polycarbonate
Body Stickers: Included & Need to be Applied
Chassis Material: ABS Plastic
Chassis Type: G6-01
Construction Type: Assembly Kit
Differential Type: Gear-Type
Drive Type: 4WD
Motor: 540-brushed type
Scale: 1/10
Shock Damper: Friction Type
Suspension: 6-Wheel Fully Independent Double Wishbone
Terrain: Use Multi-Terrain
Needed to Complete:
- 2-Channel Radio
- Steering Servo
- ESC
- 7.2volt battery pack
- Compatible charger
This product was added to our catalog on October 24, 2018
These are great fun! 6 wheel drive = 6 wheel drifts, looks great and an easy build.
Friction shocks do the job, but eventually you'll buy the better aluminium ones. I've put in a Traxxas XL5 ESC, Titan 12T brushed motor (and it flies!) and radio gear, and a waterproof servo, otherwise the only modification I made was to put a waterproof receiver box (from a Bandit?) to protect the receiver from dirt and dust. I did these modifications/upgrades to my Tamiya GF-01 Dump-Truck, too. I also used an old Traxxas plastic turnbuckle to brace the body posts (with a bit of foam on top) to stop the body from rattling.
Breakages? Outdrive cup, dog-bone driveshaft. I had these breakages on my Tamiya GF-01 Dump-Truck, too.
5 stars - just a fantastic, enjoyable truck. Plus, it's a 6WD monster truck... why are you reading this, just buy it already!