Amewi RC wheel loader G484E part metal 10-channel Light & Sound yellow 1/14 RTR

Product detailed description

V5 version - Switchable beacon, higher arm lift (arm extended by approx. 10mm, control fully proportional).

A remote-controlled model of a wheel loader with a metal structure and partially plastic body. Some details are made of plastic.

This 1/14 scale semi-metal loader has all the features of a real machine. A large part of the important structural parts is made of metal, parts of the body are plastic. The arm, bucket, machine movement can be controlled separately. The model has a built-in sound generator and functional lights. This well-crafted scale model conveniently bridges the gap between toy plastic models and high-end, high-end all-metal high-performance models. Arm and bucket movements are realized using spindle drives. The model can handle even a heavier spoon load! The quality and functionality of this model in relation to its price are unique.

Functions: forward, backward, left, right, big arm up / down, small arm up / down, shovel up / down, light, beacon, sound, demo mode.

Scale: 1/14
Construction: semi-metal (body parts are plastic)
Length: 540 mm
Width: 200 mm
Height: 210 mm
Spoon width: 190 mm
Weight: approximately 4800 g
Number of channels: 10 channels
Frequency: 2.4 GHz
Drive battery: Li-Ion 7.4V 2000 mAh XT30

Package contents
1 x wheel loader 1:14
1 x drive battery 7.4V Li-Ion 2000mAh
1 x 2.4 GHz transmitter
1 x USB charger
1 x metal shovel
1 x screwdriver
1 x manual

Need to purchase: Batteries for the transmitter 4 x 1.5V AA

Quick instructions for use:
1. Insert the flashlights into the controller and turn it ON.
2. Insert the flashlight into the model (from the bottom at the back), connect the cable and turn the model ON.
3. The left lever controls driving forward/backward/right/left.
4. The right lever controls the raising/lowering of the arm and the tilting of the bucket.
5. The movement can be fine-tuned with the small black sliders (trims) next to and below the control levers.
6. The sound can be turned on and off with the button on the transmitter.
7. The lights can be turned on and off with a button on the transmitter. The lights themselves are turned on according to the direction of movement of the model and according to the direction of turning of the model.
8. After driving, first turn the model OFF and then the transmitter OFF.
9. Always remove the flashlight from the model and charge it before putting it away.
10. Connect the USB charging cable to the USB network adapter (purchased separately), or to a computer, TV, or other device with a USB connector. Connect the flashlight to the USB cable and let it charge. The LED will turn off when the battery is charged.

Our test: The model is packed in a nice quality box with a styrofoam bed for the model and transmitter. It is excellent for convenient transportation of the model, but it is sometimes more difficult to fit the model into the cutouts. The model itself is semi-metallic. All essential parts of the structure, mechanisms, spoon and arms are made of metal. Body parts and less essential parts are plastic. The high proportion of metal parts also ensures the high weight of the model at the level of almost 5 kilos. This is important for the good functionality of the model if we really want to load clay, sand, or other material. If you want to scoop up a spoonful of clay, the loader must have sufficient weight and its wheels must have good contact with the ground. The model is controlled by a system of electromechanical drives imitating hydraulics. It has reasonably slow even movements, the overall appearance of the model is very good. The latest V 5 version has fully proportional control, so the model drives very realistically. The front lights go out when the model is stationary and turn on when the movement starts, thus signaling the activity of the model. The sound module gives an inconspicuous rather quiet sound, and I wouldn't even call it realistic. But it's bearable. I personally lack a driver's figure in the cabin, but that can be corrected by purchasing a Tamiya or Bruder figure. The Tamiya figure fits comfortably in the cabin, you just need to do a little modeling work and adjust the interior of the cabin. The model itself passed a tough test during several exhibitions, where I used it for practically whole days to load clay on RC dump truck models. The model worked for about an hour on one charge, which was a very good time (Li-Ion battery 2000mAh). The actual scooping and loading of clay was very realistic, well functional even on clay terrain. However, the tires could be made of softer rubber, because the grip on the surface is not quite ideal, and sometimes there would be a stronger grip of the wheels that were slipping. In the V5 version, the bucket arm is extended by 10 mm, so it is easier to load over the edge of higher tipping semi-trailer models or the Arocs tipper (Tamiya). The model has served practically without failure for several months and several modellers have taken turns with it. A minor fault can be called the loosening of the central pin in the joint in the middle of the vehicle, around which the front and rear parts rotate. It's actually a long screw that you just screw in and better secure with screw glue.In my opinion, this is a very successful model for a low price, I can only recommend it for myself.
Text: Jozef Anďal