| Conrad branded box. | | | MAN cab is to Conrad's usual standards of detailing. | | Wander hose clipped in place. | | Channel brush extended. | | Ready for work. | | Engine underneath the hopper. |
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Bucher Schörling has a very long history stretching back to when it began as a blacksmith business in Switzerland in 1807. It is a leading manufacturer of municipal vehicles for cleaning purposes.
This version of the CityFant 6000 is mounted on a MAN TGS 4x2 chassis (although the specs for the real machine list a MAN TGM chassis) and it has a gross vehicle weight of 15 tonnes.
This model has been given an 'L' series designation in the Conrad numbering system which indicates reduced functionality.
Packaging
The model comes in a Conrad branded box. The model is wrapped in foam rubber and it had no defects or missing parts.
There is no information about the real machine and there are no instructions for the model. The only assembly is to fit door mirrors and a roof aerial.
Detail
Underneath there is detailing of the rear axle but because of the sweeping gear there is no drive shaft from the engine end. The sweeping gear is interesting and includes real brushes. At the front the steering is modelled in a purely functional way. The tyres are the same front and rear and the wheels are detailed. The rear lights are painted.
The MAN cab is pleasantly modelled with nice lights and plain mirrors. The door handles are highlighted with paint although the steps have a smooth surface. The interior detail is reasonable.
Immediately behind the cab is a metal exhaust system.
The hopper is metal and feels robust. It has beacon lights front and rear and the slot for exhaust air is nicely formed. At the rear there is a large wander hose although it is not fixed to the gantry (which is a non-functioning part on the model).
Under the hopper is a plastic engine which is moderately detailed.
Features
The steering works very well with an excellent range of movement.
The main sweeping brush pivots from side-to-side and up and down. Each round channel brush rotates and can be extended out and raised and lowered.
The wander hose is removable from the rear although it is difficult to pose in a realistic way because of the springiness of the hose.
The hopper tilts. It was very stiff on the review model and extending it too far results in the ram piston exiting its sleeve, although resetting it is not difficult.
Quality
This is another solidly made Conrad model, with a good finish and the graphics are sharp.
Price
It is reasonably priced.
Overall
Conrad has produced an interesting model of an unusual machine. It lacks the usual tilting cab and it would have been nice if the rear door of the hopper could be opened. But the sweeping equipment is nicely modelled with good functionality.
Footnotes
The model appeared as a Winter release at the end of 2012.
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| | The usual foam wrap. | | Profile view. | | Steering movement is very good. | | Detail underneath. | | Brush lowered. | | Hopper tilted. | | Wander hose at work. |
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