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Construction Site Van - Red

Maker:  NZG
Model No:  505/10
Scale:  1:50
Review Date:  February 2017


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Detail   (max 30)23
Features   (max 20)13
Quality   (max 25)20
Price   (max 15)10
Overall   (max 100)73%

Footnotes


Construction Site Van - Red and Kibag video.  [Youku video]
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Historic style box.
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Simple wheels.
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Nice curved roof.
 
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Door does open fuly.
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On the way to site.


This model is originally from NZG's historic series. 

It is in a red colour scheme.

Packaging

It comes in historic series style box, and inside the model is held between plastic formers.

There were no defects or missing parts on the review model.

Assembly is limited to attaching the steps.

Detail

Underneath, it is fairly simple with the rear axle having basic non-functioning leaf springs.  The small tyres have a tread pattern and they are mounted on detailed wheels.  The tow bar is metal.

The van is metal with a plank texture on the outside.  The windows have non-functional shutters and the door is detailed with a handle.

Simple metal steps lead to the door. 

Inside there is a textured floor and a partition between offices.

There are some simple graphics.

Features

It rolls well and the steering axle has a very good range of movement.

The steps can be left off or attached.

The door opens to a wide angle.

Quality

It has a very high metal content and is relatively heavy. 

The paintwork and graphics are very good.

Price

It is moderate value.

Overall

Although the model was first released in 2002, it holds its own as a nice quality model.

Footnotes

The model was first released in 2002 in grey, orange and yellow.  This version was released at the end of 2016.
 
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Older style site hut.
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Profile view.
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Simple detailing underneath.
 
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Time for a cup of tea.
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Nice load.