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Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 400 - Agricultural

Maker:  NZG
Model No:  9103
Scale:  1:50
Review Date:  March 2016


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Packaging   (max 10)8
Detail   (max 30)25
Features   (max 20)14
Quality   (max 25)20
Price   (max 15)10
Overall   (max 100)77%

Footnotes


Special Unimogs U 400 video.  [Youku Video]
NZG-branded box.
Heavy agricultural tyres.
Very good steering angle.
Good chassis.
Ready for work.
Equipment carrier at the front.
Comment on this model.

This model is a Mercedes-Benz 4x4 Unimog U 400 series which is configured for Agricultural use.

Packaging

This version of the model comes in a NZG-branded box and inside it is held within a plastic display case. 

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

There is no information about the model or the real vehicle. 

Detail

The Unimog has a detailed 4x4 chassis which is modelled in metal, and the large wheel hubs are plastic.  The tyre design is the same on all wheels. 

At the front the lights are painted. The Mercedes-Benz logo is modelled well and there is a plate with nice graphics.  The cab is detailed with rigid lights, mirrors and number plate assemblies.  The number plate is a dummy.  There is an equipment attachment point.

Textured steps lead up to the cab and the vehicle type is shown as a U 430.  Inside the cab there is a Mercedes-Benz logo on the steering wheel and the centre console is finely detailed with switches.

Behind the cab the exhaust and air intake is plastic.

Fuel and water tanks look good with highlighted filler caps.

The body is metal and the drop sides are detailed and non-functional. 

The rear lights have good looking plastic lenses and twin boxes have very fine grille texturing.  There is also a towing hitch and equipment attachment points.

Features

The Unimog rolls well and the steering works well and achieves a good angle.

The model can be displayed in its display case, or removed by unscrewing two securing screws.

It can be posed towing a trailer.

Quality

This is another quality Unimog model from NZG with a high metal content.

The finish is very good and the graphics are sharp.

Price

It is fair value.

Overall

As another special purpose vehicle this Unimog is interesting, and is an attractive colour.

Footnotes

The model first appeared at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in 2016 and was available in this livery in January 2016.

 
The display case.
Profile view.
Nice details at the rear.
Looks good.
 
Detailed equipment inside the cab.