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| NZG-branded box.
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| Unimog 5000 cab is good.
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| Nice roller
doors. |
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| Convincing
chassis is almost all metal. |
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| High ground
clearance. |
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| Looks
realistic. |
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| Spraying nozzle
is not adjustable. |
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 Comment
on this model.
This model is a Mercedes-Benz 4x4 Unimog U 5000 series which
is billed as the extreme all-terrain version.
It is configured as a fire service vehicle.
Packaging
This version of the model is delivered in a NZG-branded box
with an outer shipping carton. 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
It has a detailed 4x4 metal chassis which includes the
drivetrain, and it has the high ground clearance typical
of an all-terrain truck. The wheels are metal with
nice heavy tyres.
The front grille looks authentic and the Mercedes-Benz logo
looks sharp. There are metal grab rails running to
the roof. The cab has finely painted door handles.
Inside the cab the Mercedes-Benz logo on the steering
wheel is just visible.
Behind the cab the fire equipment body is modelled well
with nicely detailed roller doors, and at the back there
is an access ladder to the roof. The roof has
boxes, a spare wheel and a fire fighting nozzle.
The rear lights have good looking plastic lenses and there is also
a towing hitch.
The plastic display case is good quality and it includes
a name plate which denotes the Unimog as a U 5023.
Features
The Unimog rolls well and the steering
also works well and achieves
a very good angle.
Each wheel is independently sprung with a good range of
movement.
The model can be displayed in its display case, or removed
by undoing two securing screws.
It can be posed towing a
suitable trailer.
Quality
This is
very good quality model from NZG with a high metal
content so it is heavy for the size.
The paint is very good and the graphics are very sharp
with the exception of the tiniest ones.
Price
It is reasonable value.
Overall
This is another interesting Unimog model and it looks
convincing as a piece of fire equipment.
Footnotes
The model casting first appeared in July 2015.
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| Presentation display
case. |
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| Profile view. |
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| Towing hitch
and ladder at
the rear. |
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| Steering angle is very good. |
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| Spare
wheel and boxes on the roof. |
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