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| JCB branded
box. |
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| Nice lights at
the rear. |
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| Underneath. |
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| Very high
quality access steps. |
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| Very good
tipping angle. |
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| Detailed
engine. |
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| Profile view. |
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| On the road. |
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 Comment on this model.
The JCB 467 is a 24 tonne machine which was introduced
in 2012 and was aimed at regions without stringent low
emission requirements.
Packaging
The model comes in a JCB-branded box and the model is held
between two snap fit clear plastic formers.
Strangely nowhere on the box does it state the JCB
machine which is inside.
There were no missing parts or defects on
the review model.
There is no information about the real machine or model
included.
Detail
Looking underneath, the two axles have differentials and
there is a short length of drive shaft to the front
axle. Finely etched access platforms are visible
behind the front wheels. The tyres are a nice
quality rubber and the hubs are detailed with wheel
nuts.
Access stairs leading up to the cab are really good as they
are thin metal with a really tiny JCB logo.
Outside the cab the handrails are metal and thin as are
the cab mirrors. The interior cab detail is good
with a fire extinguisher adding to the interest.
The engine area has good casting details and the
counterweight has good quality lights with plastic
lenses. Under the panels is a detailed engine with
different coloured components.
The pivot point has visible steering cylinders but no
drive shaft or hoses. The front is modelled well
and the Z-bar loader arm linkage is good with decent JCB
graphics and painted unobtrusive rivets.
The metal bucket is a nice casting.
Features
The wheels roll well and are fixed to common axles.
The rear axle has good oscillation and the front axle is
fixed with only minor movement.
Steering across the pivot point achieves a realistic
angle.
The Z-bar linkage is stiff and will hold any pose.
However the range of movement is a little restricted.
A carry position with the bucket down cannot be posed
and the height of lift seems shallow too. In
contrast the tipping angle of the bucket is very good.
Engine covers on both sides can be opened and will pose
in the open position.
Quality
This is a very good quality model by Motorart with a
high metal content.
The graphics and paint are very good too.
Price
The model price is reasonable given the quality.
Overall
It is good to see a high quality model of a JCB machine
and Motorart has done a good job with the 467. It
is highly recommended.
Footnotes
The model appeared in August 2013.
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| Bucket at
maximum height. |
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| Wheels are
convincing. |
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| Fire
extinguisher in the cab. |
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| Painted rivets. |
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| Nice to be able
to see right through. |
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| Carrying sand. |
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| Bucket height
is good enough for a road tipper. |
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| Good
combination. |
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