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| NZG branded
box. |
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| Towing hitch at
the rear. |
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| Small
Mercedes-Benz graphics . |
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| Detail behind
the cab. |
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| Rear axle can
be raised out of service. |
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| Swapbody on its
legs. |
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 Comment on this model.
The
Mercedes-Benz Antos is a class of truck that has been
specifically developed for distribution work from 18
tonnes upwards.
This model of the Antos is a 6x2 chassis with a
curtainside swapbody.
Packaging
The model comes in an NZG branded box and sits in a pair
of
expanded polystyrene trays.
There
were no missing parts or defects on the review model,
and no information about the model or the real machine
is provided.
There is no assembly required.
Detail
The chassis has the transmission
fully modelled and the tanks and exhaust after-treatment
system are detailed. The tyres appear to be the
same on all axles and they are mounted on good looking wheels.
The cab has aerodynamic faring, a roof light, horns and finely drawn aerials
with the door mirrors being colour coded. The interior is good
too with the steering wheel having the Mercedes logo on
it. The grille at the front is finely reproduced and
the lights have plastic lenses. There are small
graphics around the cab including some tiny BlueTec
efficiency signs. The number plates at the front and back
look good and amusingly they are NZG 881.
At the rear the lights have plastic lenses, there are
wheel chocks and a towing hitch.
The swapbody is
composite metal and plastic. The underside and
ends are metal and the sides and roof are plastic.
At the rear the casting has locking handles which are
highlighted with silver paint.
The sides are plastic and represent curtains with the tie-down straps at
the bottom, and the roof has
some subtle texture to indicate flexible material.
Features
The steering turns to a very
realistic angle.
The rear axle is a lift axle with a small range of
movement but it can just be clipped out of
service.
The swap body has legs which pull out and can be rotated
so the body can stand clear of the truck chassis.
The legs cannot be clipped in the down position so it is
easy for them to fold when touched.
Quality
The truck chassis is a high quality well made model with
a high metal content.
The paint and graphics are simple but good.
Price
It is reasonable value.
Overall
This Mercedes-Benz truck is up to NZG's usual quality
standards and is a good-looking well made model. It is highly recommended.
Footnotes
The model first appeared at the Nuremberg Toy Fair 2013.
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Profile view. |
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| Steering angle
is good. |
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| Chassis is
metal. |
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| Without the
swapbody. |
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| Trailer
profile.
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| Antos reversing
underneath. |
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| On the road. |
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