 | | The box. |  |  | | DAF looks great in Torben Rafn colours. |  | | Detail at the rear. |  | | Underside view. Chassis is very detailed. |  | | Excellent detail on the underside of the trailer. |  | | Deck posts fitted. |  | | Toolbox on the gooseneck. |  | | Loaded with the hub. |  | | Detailed trailer rear end. |  | | Hub strapped down. |  | | Nose sitting on pallets. |
| This model pairs a DAF XF 105 SSC 6x2 Tractor with a Nooteboom 3-axle OSDS semi low-loader. This trailer was previously reviewed in Nooteboom colours.
The model comes with a Vestas wind turbine hub and nose. It is decorated in the colours of Torben Rafn, the Danish heavy haulage specialist.
Packaging
The model comes in a WSI branded box and is contained in an expanded polystyrene tray and held with a clear plastic former. There were no defects on the review model but one of the pull-out support brackets to extend the deck width was missing. WSI supplied the missing part promptly.
There is no information about Torben Rafn or the real vehicle, and no instructions are supplied for the model. There are quite a few separate parts supplied but most experienced collectors will have no problem identifying how to fix the pieces.
Detail
The tractor unit is a DAF XF 105 6x2 Super Space Cab. The modelling of the chassis is to a high standard, with realistic suspension and transmission elements. Detail on the wheels is excellent with accurate painting, and there are different tyres on the steered and driven axles.
The cab has authentic detailing with number plates and colour-coded door mirrors, and the interior is very good too with DAF on the seats and steering wheel. The Torben Rafn colour scheme and graphics produces a striking looking truck.
A detailed engine is provided under the cab which bears the PACCAR name.
Behind the cab there is a ladder, coiled air lines and diamond non-slip surfacing. At the rear of the tractor the lights have plastic lenses and the graphics on the mud flaps are good.
The trailer is highly detailed and underneath the structure is modelled very well. The axles are fully detailed with the suspension modelled and there is hosing running to each wheel. At the front a couple of landing legs and extendible width markers are present. The surface of the trailer is top quality with an excellent representation of a timber surface which has screw holes modelled, and the metal surfacing is textured well.
Details along the edges of the trailer are really nice with small graphics and tiny tie down points modelled although they are not separate loops so cannot actually be used. On one side there is a well detailed control console.
The gooseneck has connectors for lines from the tractor. The headboard is metal and a plastic tool chest is included.
A separate pack of metal deck posts is provided and these plug into holes in the deck edge and enough are provided to use as an alternative to the headboard if required. A pair of width markers can be attached at the rear end of the trailer although these are a very tight fit and required trimming on the review model.
The load comprises two parts, a Vestas hub and nose cone. Both are modelled in resin/plastic and include bolt details. The hub has temporary canvas covers modelled on the openings and these look authentic. Also included are some plastic palettes and elastic straps to secure the load and the model looks all the better with these used.
Features
The tractor unit has a linked steering of the front two axles but with very limited movement.
The cab tilts smoothly to a nice angle revealing the engine.
The trailer has many features. All the axles have effective working suspension with good movement, and the rear self-steering axle can turn to a very good angle. At the front the landing legs can be screwed down, and the marker boards stowed under the gooseneck can be slid into position. At the rear, a couple of hinged support legs can be rotated down if required. The rear width marker boards can be fitted or left off as desired, and stored under the gooseneck when not in use.
The trailer bed can be extended to almost double its length, and there is a sliding cross beam too.
For wider loads the trailer has a load floor width adjustment and this works with tiny extension consoles which can be pulled out and then replica beams can be laid between them. Other configuration options are provided by fitting or omitting the deck posts, and the same goes for the headboard and toolbox.
The hub load can be added or left off as desired.
Quality
The overall quality of the model is very high. The castings are very good and plastic is used carefully.
The paintwork and graphics are of a very high standard.
Price
The model is good value given the quality, features and detail.
Overall
This is an excellent model in Torben Rafn colours and the details and features are outstanding.
Footnotes
This version appeared in February 2012.
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|  | | Loaded with the hub. |  | | Parts out of the box. |  | | Excellent detailed wheels. |  | | Coiled air lines for a trailer connection. |  | | Tilting cab shows PACCAR engine. |  | | Very detailed axles with steering on the last axle. |  | | Trailer extended. |  | | Width extension boards can be fitted to the pull-out supports (in grey). |  | | Realistic looking model. |  | | Detailed graphics. |  | | Landing legs lowered. |
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