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| High quality box.
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On the road. |
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| Rear lights are
painted plastic. |
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| Full
transmission is modelled, but no steering. |
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| Refrigeration
unit at the front. |
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| Very
distinctive livery.
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| Pin-sharp graphics. |
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 Comment on this model.
This model is from the Corgi
Hauliers of Renown
series. It is a Mercedes Actros Tractor and
Refrigerated
Trailer and it
is in the colours of
Montgomery Refrigeration, a division of Montgomery
Transport which is headquartered in Northern Ireland.
Packaging
The model comes in typical high quality Corgi packaging. The
box has a high gloss finish with a photo of
the model, and inside the model is contained within an
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 which
gives some background to the livery. It also has
the unique serial number for the model
within the production run.
The only
assembly required is to attach the mirrors and aerials
to the cab.
Detail
The Mercedes-Benz Actros 2546 6x2 is relatively heavy as
it is nearly all metal. Underneath
there is some simple detailing of the transmission
system but other parts are modelled simply. The tyres
are the same on each wheel and the wheels are nicely
detailed.
The Actros cab has the distinctive front including good
lights and a number plate. Roof aerials are thin and
the door mirrors look accurate. Interior
detail is basic. The quality of the graphics is
excellent and includes a fleet number on each wing.
Behind the cab, there are metal wheel arches and a set
of black air lines. At the rear the light clusters are
painted and the mud flaps are rendered in very thin
flexible plastic.
The trailer has
a simple chassis with nice wheels and the support legs
have plastic cams. At
the rear the lights are nicely painted and there are
thin plastic mud flaps on the rear axle.
The refrigeration unit at the front is plastic and has
simple details. However the main attribute of the
trailer is the excellent graphics which are
exceptionally sharp and clear. At the rear the
door detailing is very good as are the graphics.
Features
The tractor
rolls well but does not have working steering. The
second axle wheels are slightly loose on their bearings
but they can be posed satisfactorily.
The trailer can stand on its support legs with the cam
feet rotated down.
The airlines can be connected between the tractor and
trailer although it is a little difficult to fit.
Quality
The model is solid with a high metal content and is made well.
The paintwork and graphics are to a very high standard.
Price
The model is good value overall.
Overall
Corgi has produced a very good looking model and the
quality of the graphics on the trailer is excellent.
Although the feature count is limited it is an easy
model to recommend.
Footnotes
The model first appeared in the Corgi 2012 catalogue
and it was made in a run of 1300 models.
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| The parts and
collector card. |
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| Smart Actros
cab. |
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| Air lines at the
rear are all black. |
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| Simple trailer
chassis. |
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| Nice graphics
and rear door detailing.
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| Everyone likes
a penguin.
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| Cool as ice. |
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