 | | The box. |  |  | | Moderate steering angle. |  | | Detailed chassis. |  | | Nice diamond plating. |  | | Hoses add detail. |  | | Ramps can be stored under the deck at the rear. Nice details at the back. |  | | Extended deck. |  | | Looks good as part of a fleet. |  | | Hauling crane parts. |  | | Loaded with SPMT units. |  | | Giving a brother a lift. |  | | Green heavy haul. |
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This is a model of a Volvo FH4 tractor with a Broshuis 4-axle semi low loader.
The model is in the colours of the Scandinavian crane hire company Nordic Crane.
Packaging
The model comes in a WSI Models branded box which has a window allowing the model to be seen.
There were no missing parts or defects on the review model.
A small leaflet is included with the model which explains not to tilt the Volvo cab because of the fitted bullbar. There are quite a few parts supplied for the trailer, but no instructions.
Detail
The tractor is a Volvo FH4 6x2 unit and it has excellent paintwork and graphics.
The chassis is very detailed as usual for WSI, with the suspension and transmission modelled. The wheel hubs are nice, and there are different tyre tread patterns on the driven axles.
At the front the cab has very good detailing, with an impressive bullbar, and the lights have either lenses or jewels. The mirrors are colour-coded and there are beacon lights on the roof. An authentic number plate is used. Behind the cab, there are coiled lines, and a high light bar. Plastic wheel arches cover the rear wheels and the rear lights have individual plastic lenses.
The trailer is highly detailed. Underneath, the structure of the trailer is modelled well, with the axles having the suspension fully represented, and there are hoses running to each wheel. At the front there are a couple of landing legs. Rear legs for the loading ramps are modelled but are not functional.
The surface of the trailer is very good with the screw holes modelled in the replica timber deck. Details along the edges of the trailer include a white stripe and the Broshuis logo. On one side there is a control console box.
At the rear the lights are good and there is a number plate.
The gooseneck has a tool box. Sides for a storage box are metal.
A separate pack of metal deck posts is provided and also a support beam. The trailer width can be extended with boards and there are also parts for securing a container.
A pair of width markers attaches at the rear end of the trailer if required, and a couple of pull-out ones are stowed under the gooseneck.
Features
The Volvo has a steerable axle with reasonable movement. The model rolls well.
Because of the bull bar the cab does not tilt.
The trailer has plenty of features. All the axles have effective working suspension with good movement, and the rear two axles are linked with self-steering and can adopt a reasonable angle.
At the front the landing legs can be screwed down, and the marker boards stowed under the gooseneck can be slid into position.
The trailer bed can be extended to almost double its length. For wider loads the trailer has a load floor width adjustment and this works with tiny extension beams which can be pulled out and then replica timber beams can be laid between them.
Other configuration options are provided by fitting or omitting the deck posts, and the same goes for the gooseneck storage. Locks for attaching shipping containers are also supplied, as is a transverse support beam.
Separate plastic loading ramps can be stored at the rear or can be placed to simulate loading. Loading plates for the gooseneck are also included.
Quality
This is a typically high quality model with a high metal content.
The paintwork and graphics are of a very high standard.
Price
The model is reasonable value as a limited edition.
Overall
The Nordic Crane livery is very attractive and it makes for a very good looking model. This one goes well with other Nordic Crane models.
Footnotes
The model appeared in July 2016.
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|  | | On the road. |  | | The parts out of the box. |  | | Behind the cab. |  | | Impressive bullbar at the front. |  | | Underneath the trailer. |  | | Detailed gooseneck, with Nordic graphics. |  | | Gooseneck ramps, deck posts, support beam, container locks and width extensions are all included. | |
|  | | Loading plant using the ramps. |  | | Ready to roll. |
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