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| Kenworth branded box.
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| Excellent
chrome detailing. |
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| Impressive
bull bar. |
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| Tilting cab and
detailed engine. |
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| Impressive
exhausts and intakes. |
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| Towing hitch at
the back. |
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| Moderate
steering angle. |
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| Profile view. |
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The review model is a
Kenworth K200 prime mover. It is the heavy haulage
version of the truck and includes numerous changes to
the earlier version.
It is in the colours of
Membrey's which is a
Melbourne, Australia-based company specialising in
cranes and heavy haulage services.
Packaging
The model was delivered in a cardboard outer
shipping box enclosing a Kenworth branded box. Inside,
the model is contained
within a pair of expanded polystyrene trays which have
enhanced support for this version of the model.
There were no missing parts or defects on the review model.
One brochure is supplied which is a reprint about the
K200 range of Kenworth trucks and it has nice photos and
also technical specifications.
As this model is one of the 'Fleet Series' a Certificate
of Authenticity is included, and it is personally signed
by Craig Membrey.
Assembly is limited to the attachment of door mirrors
and towing hitch pins, and fitting the optional signs
which are in three sets.
Detail
This Kenworth K200 prime mover is a 6x4 long distance
heavy haulage
tractor with a sleepover cab. The chassis is very detailed
underneath with the
transmission and suspension fully modelled. Many
tanks and boxes are detailed. The tyres have a
different tread pattern on the front and rear axles, and
the wheels are detailed with flexible mud flaps.
The cab looks very authentic with detailed
chrome work all round, including a stone guard on the
windscreen. There are many lights and horns on the
roof. There is a bull bar on the front and the
quality of the graphics used on the cab is exceptional.
Under the cab is a detailed engine, with many separate coloured components. The interior is very good with
tiny graphics on the instrument cluster.
Behind the cab, the exhaust stacks are excellent and
there are twin air intakes, but none have holes. There are coiled lines
for connection to the trailer and they have connection
points on the deck so they do not wave about loosely.
There are excellent non-slip
walking surfaces.
At the rear the lights have
plastic lenses and there is a towing hitch.
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 moderate.
The review model did not roll entirely smoothly.
Axle two was not fully grounded and the rear mud flaps
were touching the ground. However, these issues
would not affect posing the model.
The bull bar and 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 has a spring loaded lever to secure a trailer
in position. It can also be adjusted longitudinally
a small amount.
The air lines can be plugged into storage holes if not
connected to a trailer.
Quality
This is high quality Drake model with a high
metal content.
The paint work and the graphics are excellent.
Price
It is
pricey, but good value given the quality.
Overall
This latest version of the Kenworth K200 has over 20
changes compared to the previous version. It is
exceptionally detailed and looks great on display.
Footnotes
This version of the model first appeared in early 2018.
The run in Membrey's colours was 450 models |
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| The parts out
of the box. |
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| Smart wheels. |
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| Excellent
chassis. |
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| Bull bar
lowered. |
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| Excellent
graphics. |
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| Opening door. |
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| Air lines can
plug into the deck and be kept tidy. |
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