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| Conrad
branded box.
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| Excellent
steering angle. |
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| Wander hose
clipped in place.
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| Hopper tipping. |
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| At work
sweeping. |
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| Channel brush
extended for sweeping. |
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| Looks good as
part of a Eurovia diorama. |
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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 and in this case it means the cab does not
tilt.
The model in the colours of
Eurovia which is a subsidiary of the
VINCI Group.
Packaging
The model comes in a Conrad branded
box. The model
is wrapped in foam rubber.
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
but there is no number plate and it would have looked
better with one.
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 and the Eurovia livery
is nicely applied.
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 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 a nice version of an industrial
sweeper and the sweeping equipment is
nicely modelled with good functionality. It is
good to see it in Eurovia livery as it goes well with
other Eurovia liveried models.
Footnotes
This version of the model first appeared in the VINCI
shop in July 2013 and was a run of 250 models.
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| In the box. |
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Profile view. |
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| Distinctive
Eurovia livery.
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| No number
plates. |
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| Brushes
underneath. |
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| Engine
underneath the hopper. |
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| Wander hose at
work. |
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