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						| Kenworth branded box. |  
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						| A classic look 
						- the Kenworth K200. |  
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						| Graphics behind 
						the cab. |  
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						| Chrome wheel 
						arches. |  
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						| High sleeper 
						roof. |  
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						| Very detailed 
						engine. |  
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						| Great looking 
						truck. |  
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						| Profile view. |  
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						| Chassis is 
						highly detailed, the tyres are moderately good. |  | 
					
					
						|  Comment on this model. 
 The review model is a 
						Kenworth K200 prime mover.
 
 It is in the colours of
						
						Mactrans Heavy Haulage which is a Queensland-based company specialising in oversize loads.
 
 Packaging
 
 The model was delivered in a cardboard outer 
						shipping container enclosing a Kenworth branded box.  Inside it is contained 
						within a pair of expanded polystyrene trays.
 
 There were no missing parts or defects on the review model.
 
 One brochures is supplied which is a reprint about the 
						K200 range of Kenworth trucks and it has nice photos and 
						also technical specifications.
 
 Assembly is limited to the attachment of door mirrors 
						and fitting the optional 'Oversize' sign.
 
 Detail
 
 The Kenworth K200 prime mover is a 6x4 long distance 
						tractor with a sleepover cab.  The chassis is very detailed 
						underneath with the 
						transmission and suspension fully modelled.  The tyres have a 
						different but simple tread pattern on the front and rear axles, and 
						the wheels are detailed with flexible mud flaps on all 
						axles.
 
 The cab looks very authentic with detailed 
						chrome work all round, with only aerials being absent.  
						Under the cab is a detailed engine, with many separate 
						components including hoses and cables.  The 
						interior is very good with tiny graphics on the 
						instrument cluster, although the steering wheel seems to 
						sit a little too high and straight.
 
 Behind the cab, the exhaust muffler does not have the 
						Kenworth name on but it otherwise looks great as do the 
						fuel tanks.  There are coiled lines 
						for connection to the trailer and excellent non-slip 
						walking surfaces.  At the rear the lights have 
						plastic lenses.
 
 Features
 
 The front wheels steer, but the steering is 'notched' rather than 
						variable so the wheels can only be posed in one position 
						when pointing left or right.  The range of movement is 
						not great.
 
 The cab tilts forward to a good angle.  
						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 Kenworth has a spring loaded lever to secure a trailer 
						in position.  It can also be adjusted longitudinally 
						a small amount.
 
 Quality
 
 This is another high quality Drake model with a high 
						metal content.
 
 The paint work is very good and the graphics are excellent.
 
 Price
 
 It is 
						good value given the quality.
 
 Overall
 
 Drake has produced this model following the closure of 
						TWH Collectibles and it continues the high standard set 
						previously.  It is an outstanding example of Australian heavy haulage.
 
 Footnotes
 
 This model was produced in a number of different 
						liveries and first appeared in early 2013.
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						| The parts out 
						of the box. |  
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						| Distinctive 
						radiator. |  
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						| Rear lights 
						have plastic lenses. |  
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						| Steering angle 
						is limited. |  
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						| Opening door. |  
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						| Tilting cab. |  
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						| Impressive. |  |