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| Oshkosh branded box.
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| Big wheels. |
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| Chassis is
reasonably detailed. |
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| Bottom turret
lowered. |
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| Fine quality
mesh. |
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| Very detailed
compartments. |
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| Opening covers
and rotated hose. |
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| Profile view. |
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| Opening panel. |
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 Comment on this model.
The Oshkosh Striker is an airport
rescue and fire fighting (ARFF)emergency vehicle.
It is equipped with fire suppression equipment.
The version modelled here is a 6x6 chassis vehicle.
It is in the colours of
Aeroportas Algarve which
is an airport operated by ANA, a concession partly
owned by the
French
VINCI Group.
Packaging
The model was delivered in a cardboard outer shipping
container enclosing an Oshkosh box. Inside it is contained
within a pair of expanded polystyrene trays.
There were no missing parts or defects on the review model.
One brochure is supplied. This
is a reprint of an
Oshkosh Striker marketing brochure, but actually there
is more technical information printed on one side of the
box.
A plastic pointer is also included in the box, but there
are no assembly instructions for the few parts that have
to be fitted.
Detail
The Striker 3000 has a 6x6 chassis and it is modelled in
good detail with all the
transmission present. The axle assemblies have
large fixing screws which gives a less realistic look. The
metal wheels have large all-terrain tyres.
The driving cab looks very authentic inside with Oshkosh
on the headrests and the seat belts are modelled too.
The instrument cluster has graphics applied.
Outside there are thin wipers and metal mirrors.
The roof glass has very fine graphics applied to give
the impression of reinforced glass and it looks very
good.
Two
hose turrets are mounted at the front and these are
detailed plastic parts with hoses running to them.
The roof has etched metal grilles throughout with metal
handrails. A ladder and other equipment adds to
the detailed look.
The sides are nicely finished with sharp graphics and
detailing with paint highlights. There are a
number of opening compartments and these contain various
detailed elements which are high quality. Roller
shutter doors are modelled in plastic and are a good
modelling solution.
At the rear there is a metal access ladder and the
permanently open rear compartments have painted
detailing. Neat towing shackles are provided at a low
level.
Features
The front and rear axles steer but with
a moderate range
of movement. Each wheel has independent spring
suspension.
The two turrets rotate and can be angled up and down.
The whole lower assembly can be lowered to achieve a low
angle of attack for the spray.
Access steps can be folded down or raised under the cab
doors.
Each side has five roller shutters which can be raised
and lowered. From one opening a hose reel can be
rotated out. There is also a hinged opening flap
on each side.
At the rear there is an opening flap that gives access
to the engine.
The rear access ladder folds down.
The ladder on the roof can be removed and it is
extendible.
Quality
This is high quality model typical of the TWH
Collectibles brand.
The paint and graphics are excellent.
Price
It is good value for the quality offered.
Overall
This is a very good quality model of an interesting
airport emergency vehicle. In particular the
functionality in terms of opening compartments is
exceptional. It is an outstanding model at a good
price.
Footnotes
This model was produced in a number of different
airport and owner liveries. This version
(078-01224) is one of four produced for the
VINCI webshop in 2014 and was made in a limited run of 125
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| The parts out
of the box. |
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| Front and rear
steering shown at the maximum. |
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| Mesh grilles on
the roof. |
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| Oshkosh printed
on the seat headrests. |
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| Fine quality
detailing on the cab. |
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| Removable roof
ladder and lowered access ladder. |
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| Fine perforated
grilles. |
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| Rear opening
panel gives access to the engine. |
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| Another opening
panel. |
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