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| Tii Group
branded box.
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| Smart looking. |
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| Underneath. |
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| Excellent
grilles. |
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| High quality
textures. |
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| Intricate
detailing. |
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| Axles are
numbered. |
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| Set for
sideways moving. |
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Scheuerle Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMT) are
designed for transporting very heavy loads over short
distances. SPMT units can be coupled together in
various ways.
This version of the model was only supplied to Scheuerle.
It contains a 6 line module and Z390 power pack unit.
Packaging
The model comes in a high quality box with a Tii
branded sleeve. The model parts are held within
black foam.
The review model had no missing parts or defects.
There is no information about the model or real machine.
Unusually there is no model number or barcode on the
box.
Detail
The tyres are good with a realistic tread pattern
and they are mounted on hubs which are different
on the driven and non-driven axles. Each pair of wheels
is mounted on a metal support with a non-functioning hydraulic cylinder.
Tiny graphics are applied to the supports and each axle
is uniquely numbered which is a nice touch.
The structure underneath is strong and robust.
The edges of the modules are very detailed with many
tiny graphics on the sides and ends. The surfaces are
nicely textured with finely detailed lifting and tie-down points.
The pinning mechanism of the real modules iis modelled
using a large steel pin. It
would have looked better in black, and mounted in a
holder like the real module.
The power pack has metal sides and top with a plastic
underside. There are pipes detailed within the casting
at the module connection end. The hydraulic rams
which adjust the angle of the PPU are non-functional.
The sides are highly detailed with etched grilles. The
top surface has a variety of anti-slip textures and there are nicely
detailed but non-functional lifting eyes in the
corners.
Features
Each wheel set steers independently with a full range of
movement.
There is no height adjustment of wheel sets which is a
pity as this is essential functionality of the real
machine.
The power pack can be fitted to either end of the
module.
Connectors are included to enable connection to other
modules in series or in parallel.
Quality
These are high quality models with limited use of
plastic.
The paint finish is very good and the graphics are
sharp.
Price
It is anticipated to be moderate value.
Overall
This version of the Scheuerle SPTM is a
reworking of the model released in 2016 with additional
detailed tiny graphics. The new power pack is
highly detailed.
Footnotes
The model was released by IMC Models in May 2026.
A separate version including a
4-line module was also released.
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| The parts. |
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| Detailed power
pack. |
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| Details at the
connection end. |
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| High detail. |
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| Profile view. |
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| Height is
fixed. |
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| Lifting points
are detailed. |
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| A load on board |
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