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| Smart box.
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| Profile view. |
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| Smart
decoration. |
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| Cab door does
not have 'glass'.
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| Platform at the
back. |
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| Enpak unit. |
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| Looks good with
Caterpillar models. |
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| On site. |
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This truck is a Kenworth T380 Auto Crane Titan 85 Body /
HC-14 Crane with Miller Enpak.
It is in Caterpillar Service decoration.
Packaging
The packaging consists of a cardboard outer shipping
carton which encloses a high quality drawer-style tray
within a picture sleeve.
There were no defects or missing parts on the review
model.
Included with the model is a key to operate the
winch and a Diecast Masters leaflet. The box has some details of the real truck.
Detail
The chassis has the engine,
gearbox and transmission detailed in plastic. There
are
chromed tanks and boxes. The plastic wheels are
detailed and the tyres are the same on both axles.
The Kenworth front grille is really good with a fine
textured mesh and it has a logo
at the top. The lights and front bumper look nice
also, although there is no number plate as this is a
generic truck.
The cab has lights on the roof and detailed door handles. The
steps are textured. there is no 'glass' in the cab
doors and the grab rails are plastic. The exhaust stack is very detailed.
Inside the cab the seats have the Kenworth logo printed on
and the instrument cluster is detailed. The
Caterpillar graphics are sharp.
The body has panel doors indicated within the casting
together with handles. The Enpak unit is plastic
with grilles indicated by graphics.
At the rear the outriggers are soft plastic with highly
detailed warning graphics..
The crane has three boom sections with the middle
section being plastic. The profile is very good.
Tiny graphics add to the realism. The small hook
represents a two fall block but is reeved as a single
line.
Features
The steering has a limited range of movement, and the
model rolls well.
The hood tilts forward and can pose in a tilted
position. The engine underneath is detailed.
The outriggers can be extended and lowered, but they are
not load bearing.
The crane boom can be raised and rotated.
The boom can be telescoped.
The winch can be operated using the supplied key and
relies on friction as a brake.
Quality
This model is well made with plastic used appropriately.
The paintwork and graphics are to a high standard.
Price
It is reasonable value.
Overall
This is an interesting model and it complements a
collection of Caterpillar models, and looks good in a
mini diorama.
Footnotes
The model was also released with a Caterpillar CT660
chassis as model #85785
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| The parts. |
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| Moderate
steering angle. |
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| Nice chrome
radiator. |
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| Panel handles
on the body sides. |
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| Opening hood. |
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| Crane folded.
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| Extended boom. |
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