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| Mammoet branded box.
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| Smart looking Arocs. |
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| Detailed
chassis. |
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| Trailer is very
detailed underneath. |
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| Tiny graphics. |
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| Extending beam. |
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| With a precast
beam load. |
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| Paired with a
Liebherr LTM 1750 mobile crane. |
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| Loaded with
ballast and outrigger beams. |
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This model has a
Mercedes-Benz Arocs 8x4 tractor and Nooteboom
MCO-PX 2+6 axle trailer.
It comes in the colours of the Dutch heavy lifting and
haulage specialist Mammoet.
Packaging
The model comes in a robust high quality outer shipping
carton which was branded Tonkin although this is an IMC
model. The model box is a high quality Mammoet
branded. The model is held within black foam which
is fairly hard and is also a tight fit so care is needed
getting the model out so that vulnerable parts are not
damaged.
There were no missing parts
of damage on the review model.
There is a small booklet which has interesting
information about the real trailer, and it also
describes most of the features of the model. A Mammoet
collector certificate is
also included.
Also included is an
alternative fifth wheel which will allow the Arocs to
accommodate trailers with a larger king pin. There are a number of small parts to fit and
some of them are very loose, so care is
needed to make sure that they do not fall off and are lost.
Detail
The
Arocs has a detailed
8x4 chassis and the tyres are different on the steering
and driven axles.
The cab
detailing is excellent and the colour scheme and
graphics which includes a fleet number.
Behind the cab the equipment
tower is detailed and there are coiled lines. The
wheel arches have very nice diamond plate texture.
The Multi-PX has six axle lines and is heavy model.
The detailing underneath is very good with plenty of hoses
and tanks. The wheel assemblies are metal with tiny graphics
applied, and the wheels and tyres are very good.
Soft rubber hoses are provided for connection to an adjacent
component.
The top surface has an excellent finish with the
anti-slip properties reproduced, and there are
highlighted bolt positions and inlaid replica timber
pieces all producing a very realistic appearance. 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.
Marker boards for the rear of the trailer are a loose fit. The model also
included marker boards for the gooseneck but there is no
obvious fitting location.
The two line Multi-Dolly is of the same high standard.
The gooseneck is very detailed and that includes the
underside which has hoses and a detailed king pin
turntable. The control console on the side is very
finely detailed and the anti slip surface is
convincing.
Additional details include two spare wheel holders and a
plastic generator.
Features
The Arocs steering movement
is good. The cab tilts and it
can maintain a tilted pose.
The gooseneck has an adjustable angle with the rams
controlling it being stiff. It has support legs which
can be pinned in the up or down positions, although care
is required as the pins are tiny and can drop out if the
model is tilted.
The Multi-PX module has independent suspension
on each wheel set and there is proportional steering.
The steering range is good with the last axle fouling on
the rigid plastic mud flaps at the extreme range of
movement.
It has an extendible beam which is smooth in operation.
The Multi-Dolly also has suspension on each wheel set
and the steering is parallel with a very good range of
movement.
A variety of trailer configurations are possible either
with or without the Multi Dolly, or with the beam
extended or not. On the review model the trailer was
assembled out of the box but it also had the connecting
hoses joining the two-axle dolly glued meaning they
would have to be cut to disconnect the dolly.
Quality
This is a high quality model with a high metal content with plastic used appropriately.
The paint finish is excellent, and the graphics are sharp.
Price
The price is reasonable value.
Overall
This is an excellent heavy haulage model, and
in Mammoet colours it makes an excellent partner for a
heavy crane model.
Footnotes
The model was released in July 2016.
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| High quality
packaging. |
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| Heavy haulage
tractor. |
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| Detailed tower. |
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| Highly detailed
gooseneck. |
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| On the road. |
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| High detail at
the rear of the trailer. |
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| Extended. |
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Impressive. |
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