 | | Conrad standard box. |  |  | | Good steering angle. |  | | Opening bonnet. |  | | Loaded with rocks. |  | | Makes a good display. |  | | Profile. |
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This model is of a historic truck, the Mercedes-Benz LAK 2624. It is a 6x6 chassis fitted with a heavy duty tipper body.
It is finished in green.
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 is modelled in detail with a nice exhaust system. The transmission elements are in plastic, and the steering is functionally modelled. The wheels have a detailed design with all tyres of the same design.
The cab is all metal and the lights within the front bumper are painted. 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 nice engine block.
On the side of the bonnet the Mercedes model number appears, and there are finely painted indicator lights.
Behind the cab there are metal tanks on the chassis and at the rear the light clusters are painted and there is a towing hitch.
The tipper body is all metal with a good structure.
Features
The front axle steers and has a very good range of movement. The rear axles have a good range of movement to represent suspension.
The bonnet lifts up to reveal the engine and it can stay in a raised position.
The truck body tips to around 60º and can pose at any angle.
Quality
This is robust and well made model with a high metal content.
The paint quality is very good.
Price
It is reasonably priced.
Overall
This model has a quality feel and is a nice representation of a historic truck.
Footnotes
The model has been made in a variety of colours. This version appeared in November 2015.
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|  | | Well protected inside. |  | | Nice rounded front. |  | | Good 6x6 chassis. |  | | Multi stage ram. | |
|  | | Very good tipping angle. |
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