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| Kenworth branded box.
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| Stunning
details. |
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| Very detailed
chassis. |
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| Opening door. |
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| Heading up a
road train. |
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| Profile view.. |
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| Impressive. |
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The review model is a Kenworth T909 Prime Mover. The
real truck is Australian engineered and built, and it
includes sleeper accommodation for long hauls.
It is in the colours of the
Australian company
Betts Bower Group.
Packaging
The model comes in a Kenworth branded box and is contained
within a polystyrene tray, with the parts protected by
clear film.
There were no missing parts on the review
model, but one loose part needed to be reattached.
A reprint of a Kenworth T909 brochure is supplied, and
it includes
information and photos of the real truck.
Assembly is limited to the attachment of door mirrors
and fitting the optional 'Oversize' sign.
Detail
The Kenworth T909 Prime Mover is a 6x4 long distance
tractor with a sleepover cab. The chassis is very detailed
underneath with an excellent representation of the
transmission and suspension. The tyres are
different on the front and rear axles but have
slightly odd tread patterns. There are soft mud flaps
throughout the chassis.
The cab modelling is first class with a bullbar at the
front and excellent chrome work all round, including
bespoke exhaust stacks. A highlight is the
quality of the graphics which are precise and to a high
standard.
Under the hood is a detailed engine with fan, a separate radiator,
and there are various pipes and hoses modelled.
Inside, the cab is very good with a detailed instrument
console.
Behind the cab, the detail continues with three coiled
lines for connection to a trailer and excellent non-slip
walking surfaces. At the rear the lights have plastic
lenses.
Features
The front wheels on the Kenworth steer
moderately, but the steering
is 'notched' rather than variable so the wheels can only
be posed in one position when pointing left or right.
There is working sprung suspension on all axles.
The
bullbar folds forward and the hood opens in a very easy action.
The cab doors can be
opened and inside the seats have an air ride action and
can be moved up and down.
The ‘fifth wheel’ on the tractor works
and is operated with a spring loaded lever to secure a trailer
in position. It can also be adjusted longitudinally.
Quality
This is a high quality model with plastic used
to a very limited extent.
The paint
work and graphics are excellent.
Price
As a very high quality model it is not cheap, but it
delivers good value.
Overall
The T909 is an excellent model and it looks very smart
in Betts Bower colours and heading up a road train.
Footnotes
The T909 was produced in a number of different liveries
and first appeared in 2014. |
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| The model,
brochure and parts. |
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| Coiled lines
are springy. |
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| Steering is
notched. |
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| Opening hood. |
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| Exhaust stack
has Betts Bower engraved on it. |
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