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| Long
windowed
box. |
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| Standard A40F
undercarriage. |
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| Very good
opening hood. |
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| Discharge mode
- ejector fully forward. |
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| Very nice small
graphics. |
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| Loading with
the gate open. |
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| On site. |
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| It makes a
decent transport configuration. |
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| The A40F
looking bare. |
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| Convoy. |
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 Comment on this model.
The K-Tec 1233 ADT Scraper is a self-loading scraper
which couples to a 40 tonne rock truck. It has a
heaped capacity of 33yd³.
This model has the scraper coupled to a Volvo A40F
chassis.
Packaging
The packaging is a long windowed K-Tec-branded box and the model is
contained between a pair of clear plastic formers.
There were no missing parts or defects on the review
model.
There is some interesting information about the real
scraper printed on the side of the box, but no
instructions for the model.
Detail
The chassis of the dump truck is derived from an earlier
version of the Volvo A40F (Motorart
300020). It looks good with metal
transmission components at the rear, and at the front the detailing
is a little simpler. The oscillating rear axle
mechanism is modelled but is not functional.
However the rubber tyres look
very nice and they are mounted on detailed wheels which
are composite with very good metal exteriors, and
plastic interiors.
The shape of the front of the machine is captured well
and the lights have nice small plastic lenses.
There is a tiny Volvo badge on the front. Under
the engine cover is a detailed plastic engine with
different coloured components.
The cab looks good although the quality of the plastic
mouldings used for the handrails and mirrors is not the
best. A nice touch is the textured surfaces on the
steps to the cab.
Behind the cab the exhaust system looks good and a
hydraulic hose crosses the pivot point. A special
frame is added to the top of the chassis for the
connection of the scraper.
The K-Tec scraper looks good and has a heavy weight.
The underside is simple and the tyres have a good tread
and are mounted on decent wheels.
The gooseneck at the front has very good hydraulics
detailing but sadly the hoses are too short to reach the
connection point on the A40F, although a skilled
collector could correct it.
The bowl has the three-piece cutting edge modelled, and
the gate has the K-Tec logo nicely engraved.
The mesh
screen on top is fine gauge and the ejector also has
a fine quality mesh screen. There are some very
small high quality graphics which really enhance the
overall look.
Features
The A40F has wheels that roll easily.
The steering at the pivot point is good with reasonably
stiff rams but, compared to the real machine, a reduced
angle is obtainable. A
degree of rotation is possible at the pivot point.
At the front the engine cover opens up and a separate
part folds forward. It can be posed open.
The connection point for the scraper hydraulics has an
opening flap.
The scraper rolls well with each wheel turning
independently.
The connection to the A40F is secured by a small spring
clip, although the overall fit is not precise.
There is a small amount of movement on the lift
cylinders but they are too loose to hold the bowl up for
travelling. However the gate hydraulics work well
and it can be posed in any position. The ejector
slides reasonably smoothly.
Quality
The A40F has a high metal
content but the grade of some of the plastic parts is not high
quality. The scraper is better with a higher
quality feel.
The paint is good and the graphics on the scraper are
very good.
Price
It is good value considering its overall size.
Overall
This is an interesting and unusual model which makes for
an impressive display piece. It would have been
nicer if the latest version of the Volvo A40 model had
been used, and closer attention had been placed on a
couple of aspects. With that said, it does look
good.
Footnotes
The model appeared at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in 2014
and was generally available from July onwards.
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| Volvo at the
front. |
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| Nice cab
details although plastic handrails are flimsy. |
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| Big tyres on
the scraper. |
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| Plain
underneath. |
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| Scraper
hydraulic lines do not reach forward far enough. |
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| Mesh parts are
very good. |
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| Nice hydraulic
detailing. |
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| A relatively
large model. |
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