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| Demag branded
sleeve covers the high quality box. |
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Smart Demag colour scheme. |
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| Detailed
equipment tower. |
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| Detailed
chassis with unique serial number. |
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| Detailed rear
end. |
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| Tiny graphics
on the trailer edge. |
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| Opening cab
doors. |
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| Excellent
companion for the Demag AC 700-9. |
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| Overall
appearance is great. |
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Fully loaded. |
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This model is of Mercedes-Benz Actros
SLT BigSpace 8x4 GigaSpace with
a Nooteboom 6-axle Ballast Trailer.
It comes in the colours
of Demag, and is a companion to the Demag AC 700-9
Mobile Crane model.
Packaging
The model
box comes in Demag branded outer sleeve. The model box is high quality, with
the model held within stiff black foam.
There were no defects or missing parts on the review
model.
There is a small booklet which has interesting
information about the real trailer, and it also
describes the features of the trailer model.
Included is an
alternative fifth wheel which will allow the tractor to accommodate trailers with a
thicker king pin. Also included is a driver figure.
Detail
It has a detailed 8x4 chassis
with detailed steering. The
transmission components are modelled and the tyres are different on the steering and driven axles.
The wheels are very detailed and the hubs are
highlighted in blue.
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 aerials on the roof together
with beacon lights. The Actros grille is very detailed. The
Demag graphics are very sharp. There is a number
plate holder but no number plate as this is a generic
model.
Inside the cab tiny graphics are applied to the
instrument cluster.
Behind the cab the big equipment tower
has many parts. There are coiled lines and a
nice grille on one side. Diamond plated surfaces are modelled between the wheel arches.
At the back the lights
have plastic lenses.
A helmeted driver figure is included and he seems a
little on the small side.
The ballast trailer chassis is detailed with the axle
sets nicely modelled. Twin tyres are mounted on detailed wheels, and the hydraulic steering system
is modelled. A stand out aspect of the detailing is the
load floor with the aluminium beams represented really
well, both top and bottom.
The deck edges have
many
tiny graphics.
At the back there is a beacon light and a number plate
holder.
The container is metal and simply detailed. It has
sharp graphics and a door modelled at one end. A
metal headboard is also included and it has Demag
graphics.
Under some lighting conditions the Demag paint colour on
the model appears to be a very slightly different shade
of yellow from that on the Demag AC 700/9 crane model.
Features
The Actros has linked steering on the front axles with a
decent range of movement so some good poses can be
displayed.
The cab has opening doors. These work well, and
open to a reasonable angle.
The driver can be inserted in the cab, or not used.
The trailer axles have sprung suspension which is very
good, and the many wheels are grounded,
particularly with a load on board.
There is steering
on axle 1, and linked steering on 3-6 is very good and
is proportional in nature.
The landing legs can be lowered and are locked in
position with tiny pins.
The spare wheel holder opens, but the large hinge on the
flap prevents the wheel being removed.
The model can be posed with either a metal headboard or
container.
Quality
This is a very well presented high quality model
with a high metal content.
The paint finish is
very good, and the graphics are sharp.
Price
It is reasonable value for a limited edition.
Overall
This is an excellent companion truck to the
Demag AC 700-9 crane model.
It is a very well presented limited edition.
Footnotes
The model first appeared in June 2020.
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| The parts. |
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| Very nice side
grille. |
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| Number plate is
a dummy as this is a generic model. |
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| High quality
trailer deck with aluminium beam inserts. |
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| On the road
with the included container. |
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| Detail
underneath is excellent. |
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| Spare wheel
holder. |
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| Impressive with
a load of crane parts. |
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| Steering angles
are very good. |
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