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| Goldhofer
branded
box. |
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| Rear details. |
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Underneath. |
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| Cab raised. |
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Distinctive machine. |
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| A low headroom
vehicle. |
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| Rear driving
platform. |
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The Goldhofer Bison series are tow bar aircraft tractors
used for positioning larger aircraft.
The machine number is not marked on the model
or the packaging but
optically it appears to be closest to a D 1000.
Packaging
The model comes in a Goldhofer branded box
with good quality foam packaging inside.
The review model had
no defects or missing parts.
An instruction sheet is included with the model, but
there is no information about the real machine.
Detail
Underneath the construction is fairly simple, but the
axles are detailed in plastic, The tyres have a
good tread pattern and the wheels are detailed in plastic.
Small plastic jacks are modelled at each corner.
At the front the cab is metal with
triple seats inside, windscreen wiper,s and good beacon lights on the
roof.
A small Goldhofer badge and chevrons give a realistic
appearance. The towing attachment is made of red
plastic, and as there are three in the model set, it
would have been better if painted metal parts had been
developed.
The body sides are plain with small graphics adding
detail, and there are nice large bison graphics also.
At the rear the detailing is good with coloured
lights. Cable connection points are detailed by
graphics.
On top there is textured surfacing with the ballast
blocks being metal.
The optional rear driving platform has detailed controls
and a mirror to provide the driver with visibility of
the towing hitch.
Features
Both axles have
an excellent range of steering movement and all the steering
modes of the real tractor can be replicated, including
crab steering.
The tractor rolls
without being free rolling.
The jacks can be extended and will support the model
wheels-free.
The pins in the towing hitches can be removed.
The ballast blocks can be added or removed.
At the front the cab elevates to allow the driver to
have a good view to the rear.
The optional rear driving platform can be attached.
Quality
This is a robust well made model.
The paintwork is very good, and the graphics are sharp.
Price
It is moderately priced.
Overall
This is an interesting model of an airport
tractor, and is the latest in a line of such models made
by Conrad. It is nice quality with very good
functionality.
Footnotes
The model was released in February 2021. |
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| In the box. |
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| Profile view. |
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| Cab lowered. |
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| Optional
ballast blocks. |
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| Jack extended. |
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| Detailed seat
and controls. |
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