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| Corgi
style box.
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On the road. |
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| Excellent
graphics. |
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| Simple chassis. |
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| Simple trailer
chassis. |
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| Wood timbers
are painted metal.
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| Convincing
model. |
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| Carrying a
Weserhutte
dragline. |
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| Impressive. |
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 Comment on this model.
This model is from the Corgi
Hauliers of Renown series. It is a 6x4 Scania 141
tractor dating from the 1970s, with a three axle low loader.
It is in the colours of the English heavy haulage contractor
G.C.S Johnson which was formed in
1969.
Packaging
The model comes in the usual high quality outer box
packaging with a photo of the model. Inside, the
packaging is a plastic tray with a clear plastic former lid
which fits on poppers to the base tray.
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 of 750 models.
The assembly required is to attach the mirrors
to the cab.
Detail
The Scania has a simple chassis made of metal
parts. The transmission and the leaf springs at
the front are modelled. The thin tyres are the same on
all axles and the wheels are decent.
The cab is well detailed with beacon lights and a
plastic rack on the roof. The front
grille looks good and the indicators have plastic lenses
as do the main headlights. The graphics on the cab are
excellent and include the V8 and TIR signs. Inside the
detail is good too with a textured floor.
Behind the cab there are plastic access ladders to the
roof and coiled air lines. The wheel
arches are metal. There are number plates front and rear, and the lights at the back are
painted.
The trailer is a heavy part which is almost all metal. The gooseneck has replica
non-functioning rams and a plastic engine on top.
Looking underneath, the structure is simple and the
suspension on the axles is simply modelled too. The
wheels and tyres are fine.
The deck has a textured and painted surface to represent
timbers, and there is a non-slip surface at the rear.
There are flexible mud flaps at the back and the rear
light clusters are painted.
Features
The tractor rolls well but does not have working
steering.
The trailer can detach from the gooseneck.
The trailer can be filled with
loads such as construction equipment, or left empty.
Quality
It has a very high metal content and is a typically
robust Corgi model.
The
graphics and paintwork are excellent.
Price
The model is reasonably priced.
Overall
Although this model only has basic functionality it is
very well presented with the high quality paint and
graphics.
Footnotes
This version of the model first appeared in April 2014
and it was made in a run of 750 models.
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| The parts out
of the box including collector card. |
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| The classic Scania
141. |
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| Plastic roof
basket and ladders. |
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| Engine on the
gooseneck. |
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| Smart wheels. Flexible mud flaps. |
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| Travelling
empty.
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| Carrying a load. |
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| Old timers
together. |
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