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| High quality box.
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On the road. |
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| Smart wheel
decoration. |
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| Wheel arches
are metal. |
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| Chassis
structure is basic. |
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| Standing up for
itself.
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| Realistic look. |
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| Profile view. |
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 Comment on this model.
This model is from the Corgi
Hauliers of Renown series.
This model features the 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
Malcolm Logistics, which was founded in the 1920s
and is a leading transportation company in the UK.
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 livery.
The only
assembly required is to attach the mirrors and aerials
to the cab. Airlines can be fitted from the
tractor to the trailer.
Detail
The Volvo FH tractor is a 6x2 and underneath the
transmission is modelled with a plastic drive shaft and
gearbox. The front axle is basic.
The thin tyres are the same on each of the good-looking
wheels and there are thin mud flaps at the rear.
The Volvo grille is very good with plastic lenses on the
lights and a realistic number plate.
There are
aerials and a solid rooflight on the top of the cab
together with a fleet number. The interior detail is simple.
Behind the cab there are coiled air lines, metal wheel
arches and the rear light clusters are coloured strips.
The decoration on the cab is high quality with sharp
graphics.
The curtainside trailer chassis has a metal
structure and the wheels have impressive
tyres.
The twin landing legs have plastic cam feet. The
side protection skirts are plastic.
The curtainsides are plastic but with realistic moulding
detail and very good graphics. The front is metal with
a fleet number and it is repeated in large print on the
roof. At the rear the doors have the hinges detailed
within the casting, and there are some nice graphics.
Features
The tractor rolls reasonably but there is no working
steering.
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 robust and well made.
The paintwork and graphics are very good.
Price
The model is reasonable value.
Overall
Corgi has produced another truck model which is visually
appealing. Working steering on the tractor and
trailer would have allowed it to pose more
realistically, but it still looks good on display.
Footnotes
The model first appeared in the Corgi second half
2013 catalogue. It was made in a limited
edition of 1000 models.
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| The parts
including
collector card. |
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| Attractive
paint job. |
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| Some plastic on
the chassis. |
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| Mud flaps and
number plates. |
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| Sharp graphics
at the rear.
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| Nice decoration
describes the benefits of the extended trailer. |
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| Impressive
truck. |
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