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| Vinci historic
series box.
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| Detailed
chassis. |
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| Characteristic
round nosed body. |
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| Front opening
bonnet. |
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| Tipping height
is good. |
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| Loaded with
rocks. |
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 Comment on this model.
This model is of a historic truck, the Mercedes-Benz LAK
2624. It is a 6x6 chassis fitted with a tipper body.
This version of the model is in the colours of Jean
Lefebvre which was founded in France in 1927 as a family
roadworks company, and became part of the
VINCI Group in 2000.
Packaging
It comes in a standard Conrad branded box and the model
sits in foam rubber. The review
model had no defects or missing parts.
The only assembly required is to fit width indicators and
mirrors, which is easy to do.
Detail
Underneath, the chassis has the transmission and
suspension modelled in detail with the transmission
elements in plastic. The treaded tyres are mounted on
nicely detailed wheels with all tyres of the same design.
The cab is all metal and
the lights within the front bumper have plastic lenses. An
excellent mesh radiator grille looks great and there is
a tiny Mercedes logo on the front of the bonnet. Under
the engine cover is a metal engine block. The cab
doors have a nice Jean Lefebvre graphic.
On the side of the bonnet the Mercedes
model number appears, and there are finely painted
indicator lights.
Behind the cab the chassis is metal
with good looking leaf springs on the rear axles. The rear light
clusters are painted and there is a towing hitch.
The tipper body is all metal with the structure modelled well.
Features
The front axle steers and has a very good range of
movement. The rear axles have a degree of movement
to represent suspension.
The bonnet lifts up to reveal the engine and it can stay
in a raised position.
The body tips to a very good angle with the rams being
very stiff. The tailgate opens and shuts.
Quality
This is a strong well made model.
It has a high metal content and is well finished.
The paint quality is good although some of the edges in
two-tone areas were not completely crisp.
Price
The price is good for the quality offered.
Overall
This is a pleasing model of a historic truck and it
appears to be the first in a series of historic models
by the VINCI Webshop. It looks good in the colours
of Jean Lefebvre and is
highly recommended.
Footnotes
The model first appeared in 2011 and has been made in a
variety of colours.
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| Interesting
colour scheme. |
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| Good steering
angle. |
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| Good tyres and
wheels. |
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| Graphics on the
cab door. |
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| Double rams on
the tipper. |
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| Profile view. |
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| Loaded with
sand and gravel. |
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