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| Conrad
branded box.
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| MAN cab is to
Conrad's usual standards of detailing. |
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| Wander hose
clipped in place.
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| Channel brush
extended. |
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| Ready for work. |
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| Engine
underneath the hopper. |
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 Comment on this model.
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. |
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Profile view. |
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| Steering
movement is very good.
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| Detail
underneath. |
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| Brush lowered. |
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| Hopper tilted. |
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| Wander hose at
work. |
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