 | | Vögele branded box. |  |  | | Profile view. |  | | Detail underneath includes a spreading screw. |  | | Sliding control panel inside the operator's area. |  | | Roof lowered and hopper sides closed for transport on a Nooteboom trailer. |  | | At work with Eurovia men. |  | | A Eurovia Tipper and Hamm roller assist. |
|  Comment on this model.
The Vögele Super 1900-2 Tracked Paver has a maximum paving width of 11m and can lay up to 900 tonnes of material per hour.
This version of the model is in the colours of Van Wellen, a Belgian construction company which is part owned by the VINCI Group.
Packaging
The model comes in a brightly coloured box and inside it is enclosed between polystyrene trays. The review model had no defects or missing parts.
The model is complete with no assembly required, and there is no information describing its many features. It does include a reprint of a brochure about the real machine.
Detail
The rubber tracks are fine and there is a non-functioning spreader auger on the underside.
At the front the hopper belt is represented within the metal casting and the hopper sides are also metal with very sharp Van Wellen graphics. There are some non-functioning rollers for engaging the wheels of a discharging tipper.
The body is a smart looking part with deep grilles and smart graphics. However it is interesting to note that there is a spelling error in the graphics which should read 'Aannemingen'. The operator's station has a textured floor, a finely detailed console and the two seats are good. The canopy above is metal which is interesting as the real machine has a glass fibre type material. The hand rails are metal and realistically sized.
The screed has more textured surfaces and high quality handrails. The cylinders to extend the screed are two stage but have been modelled as a single piece which is an acceptable modelling compromise.
Each end of the screed has a computer console and these are very finely detailed indeed.
Features
The tracks roll reasonably well for rubber as long as the model moves in a straight line.
The hopper sides can close in to force material onto the belt.
Both operator's seats can be rotated out to provide a better view forwards, and the roof canopy above can be extended to provide shelter. The console can move on a rail from side to side.
The canopy roof can be lowered to provide a reduced headroom for travelling on a transport vehicle.
The screed can be raised and lowered, and can be extended on both sides for width.
Quality
This is a very high quality model by NZG which is almost all metal and it has very good paint and graphics.
Price
It is reasonable value for the quality and functionality offered with the price reflecting the limited edition.
Overall
This is a really good paver model by NZG and it is attractive in the colours of Van Wellen. It is highly recommended.
Footnotes
The model first appeared in Vögele colours in 2007 and has been produced in a number of company liveries. This version in Van Wellen colours was an exclusive for the VINCI Shop with only 100 models made.
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|  | | Nice colours. |  | | Screed extended. |  | | Extended canopy. |  | | Detailed control panel. |  | | Metal belt at the front. |  | | A good model for dioramas. |
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