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| Conrad box.
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| MB tractor with number plate. |
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| Rear lights
have lenses. |
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| Parked without
the tractor. |
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| Chassis
structure. |
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| SKBB graphics. |
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| Smart looking
truck. |
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Plastic work platform. |
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 Comment on this model.
This model is a Mercedes Benz Actros
4x2 tractor and a three-axle
Schmitz Cargobull tipper. It is decorated in the colours
of
SKBB which is a sand and gravel company servicing
the Berlin and Brandenburg areas of Germany.
The tipper is made by
Schmitz. This is a German trailer company that
was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Horstmar.
Packaging
The model comes in a standard 'Conrad Collection' box and
inside it is enclosed by a foam rubber sheet. The
review model had no defects or missing parts. A
printed label on the end of the box shows the model.
The only parts to assemble are the mirrors and aerials on
the tractor unit.
There is no information supplied about SKBB, the real vehicle
or the model.
Detail
The Actros 4x2 tractor unit has
the transmission and rear suspension modelled, with the
front axle detailed for functionality rather than
accuracy. The wheels are plastic and detailed and
thicker tyres are used on the front axle.
The cab detailing includes aerials and wipers, the headlights have plastic
lenses and the door mirrors are textured. Interior
details are simple and It is good to see a number plate
and fleet number.
Behind the cab, there is a small stepping plate and the
most of the chassis is open. The wheel arches are
plastic and the rear lights have plastic lenses so they
look good.
The Schmitz tipper has a strong metal chassis although it lacks any real fine detailing. The
axles are metal assemblies which represent the suspension,
and the wheel arches are plastic. At the rear the
under-run protection bar is metal, and the lights are painted.
There is a plastic access platform at the front.
The tipper body is all metal with a smart paint finish,
and the tailgate is metal too. The seven section hydraulic
ram is silver including the bottom part. The
SKBB graphics are simple but look fine.
Features
The tractor has very good steering and a very
hard lock can be obtained. The rear axle has a degree of independent
float to mimic suspension.
The cab tilts forward and can hold the pose, and
underneath is a an engine.
The tipper axles are rigid and can move up and down
separately. Two plastic landing feet can be pulled down to park the trailer
when not connected to the tractor.
Tipping the body is an easy action and it can reach an angle
of around 40°. The tailgate opens but is not
free swinging.
The access platform has a folding ladder which folds
when connected to the tractor without clashing.
Quality
This is a robust model with a high metal content.
The paintwork finish is very good and the graphics
are sharp.
Price
The model is a fair price given its limited
edition status.
Overall
Although the detail level is not the highest, it
is a well made model and is recommended.
Footnotes
This model was made in a limited run of
only 150 models and was an exclusive model for the VINCI shop. |
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| Sitting in the
wrapping.
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| On the road. |
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| Fleet number on
the cab. |
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| Detail
underneath the tractor. |
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| Tilting cab. |
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| Underneath the
trailer. |
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| Loaded with
sand. |
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| Decent tipping
angle. |
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| Ladder can be
lowered.
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