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| Cadzow branded box.
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| Very attractive Actros. |
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| Detailed
chassis. |
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| Actros looks
great. |
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| Trailer
chassis. |
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| Impressive
model. |
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| Unloading a
machine. |
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This model has a
Mercedes-Benz Actros 6x4 GigaSpace tractor and Nooteboom
MCOS 4-axle trailer.
It is a limited edition in the colours of the Scottish
heavy haulage specialist Cadzow.
Packaging
The model comes in a Cadzow branded outer shipping
carton which encloses a high quality box. The model is held within black foam.
There were no missing parts
or damage on the review model.
A driver figure and alternate fifth wheel designed for
fatter king pins is included.
Detail
The
Actros has a detailed 6x4 chassis and the tyres are different on the steering and driven axles.
The wheels are very detailed.
The model has a unique serial number plate fixed
underneath which is a better solution than a separate
card which may get separated from the model.
The cab has air horns and aerials on the roof
together with a nice light bar. The grille is
impressive and the many
graphics are very sharp. There is a number
plate and STGO plate.
Inside the cab tiny graphics are applied to the
instrument cluster. A helmeted driver figure is
included.
Behind the cab there are cabinets and coiled lines. Diamond plated surfaces are modelled
and the wheel arches are plastic like the real tractor.
At the back the lights
have plastic lenses.
The
trailer detailing underneath is very good with tanks and
steering components modelled. The wheel assemblies are metal with tiny graphics
applied, and the wheels and tyres are very good.
Non-functional marker boards are fitted at the
gooseneck.
The gooseneck has detailed tiny graphics and yellow
stripe down the sides. The deck has replica timber
inserts and textured metal surfaces.
The
edges have a reflective yellow stripe and there tiny
graphics and highlighted tie-down loops. At the rear
the beacon lights and graphics give a realistic look.
The ramps are held in place with soft plastic straps
which are detailed to represent chains.
Features
The Actros steering movement
is excellent.
The doors open to a reasonable angle.
The driver can be installed in the cab, or left out.
The gooseneck has support legs which
can be screwed up or down.
The trailer wheels have some loose mountings
which meant that they did not all roll smoothly or pose
naturally. The axles have limited linked steering.
The trailer is extendible and can be pinned in numerous
positions.
The loading ramps can be lowered to simulate loading.
Quality
This is a high quality model with a high metal
content and plastic used appropriately.
The paint finish is excellent, and the graphics are sharp.
Price
The price is reasonable value.
Overall
This is a great looking limited edition in the
colours of Cadzow. The standard of detailing is high and
most of the functionality is good to with some aspects
of the trailer not to the best standards.
Footnotes
The model was released in March 2022 as a limited
edition of 300 models.
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| The parts. |
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| Cabinets behind
the cab. |
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| Rear lights at
the back. |
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| Opening doors. |
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| On the road. |
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| Loaded with a
tram. |
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| Loaded with
access plant. |
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Looks great. |
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