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| Tekno branded
box.
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| Very good
steering angle.
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| Finely
detailed.
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| High detail on
the roof. |
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| Trailer
chassis. |
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| Landing legs
and timbers. |
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| Very sharp
trailer graphics. |
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The DAF 2800 was produced between 1973 and 1987.
This model is in the colours of M. Mooy, a Dutch
haulage company.
Packaging
The model comes in a Tekno style box decorated in the
the Classic Line series. The packaging is high quality
with the model enclosed within black foam rubber.
There was no damage or missing parts on the review
model.
A Certificate of Origin is included which is uniquely
numbered within the limited run of 175 models.
There is no information about the real truck.
Detail
The chassis is very detailed and includes texturing on
the engine sump. The transmission and suspension parts
are all modelled. There are
different tyres on the driven and steering axles, and
the wheels are excellent.
The cab has
air horns and two Michelin Men figures on the roof.
The headboard has very sharp graphics. The chrome mirrors look
good and the DAF grille is convincing with nice
old-style circular headlights.
There is also a realistic number plate. The cab
windows have realistic window seals and there are
highlighted door handles.
Behind the cab the body shape has been modelled well.
There are coiled lines, a textured stepping plate and the
rear lights
have plastic lenses. The split rear wheel arches
look very good.
The trailer is solidly made and heavy. It is a classic
style and underneath there is the old style of
landing legs. The wheels are very detailed and
look great, although they were not all full grounded on
the review model.
The quality of the paintwork and graphics is very high.
At the back the door locks and hinges are modelled and there are many small graphics.
Replica timbers in plastic are provided, and they allow
the trailer to be supported on the landing legs in a
level position.
Features
The DAF has a very good steering angle and it
rolls well too.
It has a tilting cab which works well and it reveals a
detailed engine.
The trailer rolls well when connected to the tractor, or
can be posed on the support timbers. Each of the
axles has sprung suspension but slight differences in
the springs meant that not all axles were fully
grounded.
Quality
This model has a high metal content and is high quality.
The paintwork and graphics are of a very high standard.
Price
The model is fully priced for a model of this type.
Overall
Tekno has produced a high quality classic model, and it
is nicely presented too. A high point is the standard
of detailing of the DAF.
Footnotes
The model appeared in 2018.
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| The parts out
of the box. |
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| On the road. |
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| Looks great.
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| Chassis is
very detailed. |
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| Tilting cab. |
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| Trailer stood
on timbers.
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| Looks great.
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