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| High quality box.
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On the road. |
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| Aerials and
light bar on the roof. |
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| Fifth wheel is
a solid casting. |
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| Transmission is
modelled. |
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| Underside detail
is simple on the trailer.
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| Impressive
looking paint and graphics. |
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| Chassis detail. |
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| Air lines
connected to the trailer. |
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 Comment on this model.
This model is from the Corgi
Hauliers of Renown
series. It is a Volvo FH Tractor and Fruehauf Tipper
Trailer and it
is in the colours of
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Way & Son, which is a family-run company
based in Devon, England. It was founded in 1973 and specialises in the transport of bulk materials.
The tractor modelled is 'Lady Catherine' from the Way
fleet.
Packaging
The model comes in high quality packaging. The
box has a high gloss finish with a photo of
the model, and it all has the feeling of a presentation
box. Inside, the model is contained within an expanded
polystyrene tray with a clear plastic former 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 Volvo FH tractor unit
is nearly all in metal and is quite heavy. Underneath
there is some simple detailing of the transmission
system but in other respects the chassis is not
realistic. The tyres have the same tread
pattern on each wheel but the wheels do look good.
The cab
looks really smart in the Way livery and the detailing
is good with aerials and a light bar on the roof, colour
coded door mirrors and headlights with lenses. Interior
detail is basic. The quality of the graphics is
excellent and only some minor roughness in the edges of
some of the castings detracts very
slightly. Behind the cab, there are metal wheel arches
and a set of black air lines. There are number
plates front and rear, and the rear light clusters are
painted. Mud flaps are rendered in very thin
flexible plastic.
The Fruehauf tipper trailer has
a simple chassis with nice wheels and the support legs
have plastic cams. Small graphics have been used
to enhance the detailing of the chassis beams. At
the rear the lights are painted.
The tipper body is modelled well with a ribbed structure
and cast metal ladders, and the cylinder jacket on the
lift ram has a good colour match. The decoration
is excellent with fine paint and graphics. The
tarpaulin cover is modelled out of plastic and it looks
good. The tailgate has more fine graphics.
Features
The tractor
rolls well but does not have working steering. The
second axle is not continuous between the wheels so it
is easy for them to wobble when the tractor moves.
The trailer can stand on its support legs with the cam
feet rotated down although it is not quite level and the
rear axle stands off the ground.
The tipper body tilts to a good angle and the tailgate
opens although it is not free swinging.
The tarpaulin cover is not removable and the interior
finish of the tipper is not intended to be seen, so the
display options are limited.
Quality
The model is
solid with a high metal content and is made quite well.
The paintwork and graphics are to a very high standard.
Price
The model is
reasonable value overall.
Overall
This model is clearly intended to be an attractive
display piece with less attention given to other aspects
such as the features and the detailing of less visible
parts. Although the model is therefore simple by modern
standards, the paintwork and graphics are very good so
it is recommended to anyone wanting a good-looking model.
Footnotes
The model first appeared in the Corgi 2012 catalogue
and it was made in a run of 1000 models.
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| The parts and
collector card. |
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| Very striking
livery. |
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| Air lines at the
rear are all black. |
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| The tipper can
rest on the cams at the front. |
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| Tipper cover is
moulded plastic.
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| Graphics on the
tipper are very good.
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| Tipping angle
is good. |
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| Structure of
the tipper is good. |
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| Opening tail
gate lifted by a tough guy. |
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