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NZG branded
box. |
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Moderate
steering angle. |
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Underneath
there is a battery box and switch. |
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Excellent
wheels. |
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Opening doors.
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Opening sun
roof. |
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LED lights at
the rear. |
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This model is a Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4Matic
in Silver decoration.
It is another model in the NZG 1:18 scale programme.
It is unusual because it has working lights.
Packaging
The model comes in an NZG branded outer box, and inside
the model is contained within expanded polystyrene
trays.
The review model had no defects or missing parts.
A button battery is included to power the lights.
Detail
The floor pan is fairly
simple and includes a battery compartment and an on/off
switch.
The wheels are excellent, and the disc brakes are
visible behind the spokes. Nice tyres are fitted.
At the front the Mercedes-Benz emblem and badges are
modelled faithfully, and the headlights look realistic.
There is a dummy NZG number plate.
Inside, the detail is excellent and includes a detailed
steering wheel, console and door interior.
The paint finish is excellent and the roof has a clear sun roof panel.
At the rear the lights are high quality and the overall
appearance is very good.
Features
The steering works to a moderate angle.
The front and rear doors open to a wide angle.
The front seats are also movable.
The sunroof has an opening blind. It also tilts.
The front and rear lights work. The Mercedes-Benz
emblem at the front is touch sensitive, and different
lighting patterns can be set by repeated touching.
Quality
This is a high quality model with a
high metal content.
The paintwork is excellent.
Price
The model is reasonable value given the installed
electronics.
Overall
This is an interesting model and the additional LED
lighting options work very well. It looks great
and goes well on
NZG's Lohr transporter model.
Footnotes
This model was announced in NZG's Toy Fair News in
2020.
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On the
road. |
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Out of the box. |
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Looks sharp. |
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Looks real.
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Smooth body
lines.. |
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LED lights at
the front. |
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Loading on to a
Lohr car transporter. |
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