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Tekno
branded box.
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A collector
card is included. |
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Smart wheels. |
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Good detail on
the tower. |
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Fine details
include a blue filler cap. |
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Removable
ladder provides access to the back. |
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Fixed to a
Goldhofer XLE 3+5.
A Titan 4155 stands by. |
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The Mercedes Benz Actros Titan 8x4 4160 is
a large tractor for heavy haulage applications.
This
version of the model has been commissioned by
Heavy Transport Models and is in
H N
Krane livery. It is intended to be paired with
the Goldhofer XLE trailer
in H N Krane livery.
Packaging
The model is supplied in a Tekno branded windowed box
with the model held within good quality foam rubber.
The review model had no defects or missing parts.
There are small parts to fit and no instructions but it
is fairly obvious where they
go. The mirrors fitted well but the roof aerials
are too loose in their holes so need additional fixing
using plastic putty or glue.
The model comes with a uniquely numbered and signed
collector's card which includes a photo of the real
truck.
Detail
The chassis detailing is good with the
representation of the suspension and
transmission being largely in plastic. The steering mechanism is
modelled for function rather than being accurate to the
real truck.
The wheels are detailed and are a little different to
those shown on the real truck, and the tyres
have a different tread pattern on the front and rear
wheels.
Detailing around the cab is good with colour coded door
mirrors, and a light bar and aerials on the roof.
The number plate is correct to the real machine and the
model appears generally accurate to the truck on the
collector card.
An engine block
is modelled under the cab and it has Mercedes Benz
written on it.
Behind the cab the equipment tower is plastic with
coiled air lines and wheel chocks, with a radiator
instead of the cabinet on the
4155 version.
The top of the exhaust pipe sits a little low compared
to the real truck.
The wheel arches are plastic and the rear light clusters
have lenses. There is a rear towing hitch.
Features
The front two axles have linked steering and the range
on the front axle is good, with the second axle having
much less and it does foul
the wheel arch very quickly.
The cab tilts to reveal the engine and can be posed
in a tilted position.
A removable ladder is provided which is stored under the
walkway behind the equipment tower.
The towing hitch has a removable pin. The hitch
sticks out from the rear of the tractor quite a bit and
this means it can foul the Goldhofer XLE trailer when it
is connected to the tractor so care is required in
handling the model.
Quality
The quality is good and and where plastic is used it
adds detail and does not show as plastic.
The paintwork and graphics are of a very good standard
and represent the H N Krane colours well.
Price
The price reflects the limited edition.
Overall
This is a well made version of the Titan tractor which
looks good in H N Krane colours. It is detailed
and is good enough to be highly
recommended.
Footnotes
This model appeared in April 2012 and was made in a
limited edition of 100 models. It can be paired
with the Goldhofer XLE trailer in
H N Krane colours.
A Mercedes Benz
Titan 4155 tractor was also made.
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In the box. |
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Profile view. |
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Steering angle
on the front axle is moderate. |
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View underneath
- functional steering and detailed chassis. |
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Graphics are
very good. |
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Number plate
and towing hitch at the back.
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Cab tilts and
can hold the pose. |
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