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| High quality box.
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On the road. |
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| Air lines
behind the cab. |
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| Metal chassis. |
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| Chassis
structure is modelled. |
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| Spaced axles
indicate the longer body.
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| Smart rear end. |
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 Comment on this model.
This model is from the Corgi
Hauliers of Renown series.
This model features the newly tooled Super Curtainside
Trailer. Extended trailers allow operators to carry
higher volumes of goods but still meet the existing regulations
with regard to maximum permitted weights and turning
circles
It is a limited edition in the colours of
Eddie
Stobart, which is one of the largest and
most well-known transportation companies in the UK.
The tractor modelled is 'Lucy Hannah' from the Stobart
fleet.
Packaging
The model comes in a high quality presentation-style box. Inside, the model is
contained within a plastic-lined expanded polystyrene tray with a
clear plastic lid.
There were no defects or missing parts on the review
model.
Included with the model is a Collector Card which gives
some background to the super curtainside trailer.
The only
assembly required is to attach the mirrors and aerial
to the cab. Airlines can be fitted from the
tractor to the trailer.
Detail
The Scania R440 tractor is a 6x2 and underneath the
transmission is modelled in metal with a simple
front end. Large rivets are visible on other parts.
The thin tyres are the same on each of the good-looking
wheels and there are thin mud flaps at the rear.
The cab
paintwork and graphics are very good. There is an
aerial and solid rooflight on the roof and a realistic
number plate front and rear. The interior detail is simple.
Behind the cab there are coiled air lines, the wheel
arches are metal and the rear light clusters are coloured strips.
The curtainside trailer chassis has a detailed metal
structure and the wheels have impressive
tyres.
The twin landing legs have plastic cam feet. The
under-run protection bars are plastic.
The curtainsides are plastic but with realistic moulding
detail and very good graphics and the tie-downs look
fine.
The front is metal with some small graphics. At
the rear the doors have the hinges and bolts detailed
within the casting, and a stand-out aspect is the
graphics on the doors.
Features
The tractor rolls reasonably and it has notched
steering which achieves a moderate angle, so more interesting poses are possible.
The trailer can stand on its support legs with the cam
feet rotated down and it is reasonably level. The
rear
wheel steering of the real trailer has not been implemented.
Quality
The model is strong with a high metal content on the
tractor.
The paintwork and graphics are very good.
Price
The model is reasonable value.
Overall
This is an interesting model of a new trailer type in a
famous livery. It would have been nicer if rear wheel
steering had been implemented to reflect the extended
nature of the
trailer better. However as usual for Corgi it is a very
good looking model.
Footnotes
The model first appeared in the Corgi second half
2013 catalogue. It was made in a limited edition
of 2500 models.
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| The parts
including
collector card. |
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| High quality
graphics on the Scania. |
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| Rear lights are
graphics. |
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| Small graphics
at the front. |
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| Distinctive
Stobart livery.
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| Subtle
curtainside texturing.
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| Overall look is
very good. |
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