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| Mammoet
branded box.
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| Smarts Scania. |
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| Reasonably
detailed chassis. |
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| Smart looking
Scania. |
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| Impressive
heavy haulage. |
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| Nice drawbar. |
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| Long trailer. |
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| Impressive
large transformer. |
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| Great
display. |
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This model displays a Mammoet innovation known as
Trailer Power Assist (TPA). One purpose is to
reduce the number of prime movers and drivers used in
heavy haulage, by providing additional traction power to
self-propelled modular transporters through a dedicated
power pack. Or it can provide additional power for
use in configurations when climbing gradients.
Packaging
The model comes in a large Mammoet-branded box
with a photo of the real Scania. However, the
photo does not show the TPA arrangement. The
model parts are held within a large number of separate
expanded polystyrene trays.
The review model had no missing parts or defects.
There is a manual which describes the assembly of the
model. It has a parts list and has step-by-step
photos. It is good enough but there were some
discrepancies between the review model and the photos in
the manual.
A uniquely numbered Mammoet certificate is also included.
Detail
The Scania R620 is made by Tekno and there is Tekno
branding underneath. It has a detailed 8x4 chassis
with functional steering linkage between the axles. The
transmission components are modelled in plastic and the
tyres are different on the steering and driven axles.
The cab looks really good The graphics are very sharp
and the distinctive Mammoet colour scheme stands out.
There is a fleet number on the cab and realistic number
plates. Behind the cab the big cabinet is nicely
detailed, and there are coiled lines. Diamond plated
surfaces surround the fifth wheel.
The thin ballast box is plastic with sharp graphics.
The TPA power pack is a large unit. It has metal sides and top,
with a plastic underside.
The sides are highly detailed with etched grilles, and
there is a fleet number. The
top surface has a variety of grilles and twin exhausts.
One weakness appears to be that there are no hydraulic
connections between the power pack and the trailer,
which seems odd.
Three 6-line K25 modules are supplied, and they are
detailed to the same level, with the difference being
they each have a unique fleet number.
The rubber tyres
of the modules are good with a realistic tread pattern
and they are mounted on metal hubs which are different
on the driven and non-driven axles. Each pair of wheels
is mounted on a metal support with a hydraulic cylinder.
The structure underneath is strong and robust.
The edges of the modules are detailed with
Mammoet graphics on the sides. The walkway surfaces are
made as full length parts with a very detailed texture.
The drawbar arrangement is nicely made. It could
not be connected to the module steering because the
review model had an incompatible layout.
The transformer is a heavy resin part with a
number of parts added to enhance detail. It is a
convincing looking model.
Features
The Scania has limited steering movement available on
the front axles.
A separate fifth wheel is provided so the tractor can
accommodate trailers with a larger kingpin.
The cab tilts and it can maintain a tilted pose.
Each module wheel set has sprung suspension which is
nice, but the height cannot be set. They have
linked steering which is proportional and complex, and
it works well.
Quality
This is a high quality model with a high metal
content excluding the transformer.
The paint finish is very good and the graphics are
sharp.
Price
It is a desirable limited edition model, which
is fully priced.
Overall
This model is an interesting illustration of a
Mammoet innovation and it is perhaps a little surprising
that more is not made of it on the box or in the
accompanying documentation. Fully built up, it is
an interesting model in well-known collectible colours.
Footnotes
The model appeared in February 2018.
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| Manual and
Cartificate. |
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| Thin ballast
box fitted. |
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| Without the
ballast box. |
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| Tilting cab. |
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| Fully
assembled. |
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| Trailer wheels
can be nicely aligned with care. |
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| Hydraulic
connection to the trailer seems to be missing. |
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| Very nice
details. |
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