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| High quality box.
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On the road. |
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| Tractor profile
view. |
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| Simple chassis. |
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| Trailer is
simple underneath. |
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| Running empty.
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| Hauling timber. |
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| A mini diorama
with a
Liebherr L 580. |
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| A convincing
model. |
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 Comment on this model.
This model is from the Corgi
Hauliers of Renown series and is a limited edition of
1000 models.
It
is in the colours of
McFadyens Transport, which started in business in
1901 and is currently largely focussed on timber haulage and wind
turbine transportation. It is based in Campbeltown
in Scotland.
Packaging
The model comes in a high quality presentation-style box
with a photo of the model. Inside, the model is
contained within a lined expanded polystyrene tray with a
clear plastic lid.
There was no damage
or missing parts on the review model.
Included with the model is a Collector Card with a
unique serial number and it gives
some background to the livery.
Some
assembly is required including attaching mirrors and
aerials to the cab, and also the log bunks have to
be fitted to the trailer for which a simple instruction
sheet is provided.
Detail
The Scania
R480 is a 6x2 and underneath the transmission
is modelled but
the front end is basic, and large rivets and screws are visible on
other parts. The thin tyres are the same on each
of the good-looking wheels.
The cab paintwork and graphics are detailed and
high quality. The detailing is good with two aerials on
the roof, door mirrors and wipers, but the interior
detail is fairly basic. Behind the cab, the wheel
arches and fifth wheel are metal and there are black coiled air lines. There are number
plates front and rear, and the rear light clusters are coloured strips.
Thin flexible mud flaps are behind the rear wheels.
The Dennison skeletal trailer has a strong metal frame with
plastic inset textured walkways. The chassis detail is
simple but the wheels look
good and the landing legs have plastic feet.
The log
bunks are flexible plastic but they look good. At the
rear the lights are painted, there is a pair of fleet
numbers and thin mud flaps bearing the
Dennison name. No logs are provided with the
model.
Features
The tractor rolls well, helped by its relatively heavy
weight.
The trailer can stand almost level on its fixed-length support legs.
There is enough play in the axles to make the wheels all appear grounded.
The log bunks can be positioned longitudinally along
the trailer and slid to different positions.
Quality
The model has a high metal content and is well made.
The paintwork and graphics are very good.
Price
The model is reasonable value.
Overall
It is good that Corgi has introduced a new trailer and
this one looks good on display particularly if loaded
with logs. The McFadyen livery is also striking on
the Scania.
Footnotes
The model first appeared in March 2014 and was made
in a run of 1000 models.
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| The parts. |
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| Very detailed graphics
look good. |
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| Metal wheel
arches. |
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| Trailer parked. |
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| Log bunks
equally spaced.
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| Looks great
with some 'logs'.
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| Realistic. |
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| Getting loaded. |
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