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| Big Move
branded box.
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| Plastic lenses
on the rear lights. |
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| It has a
realistic fleet number and number plate. |
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| Steering
movement is limited.
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| Equipment tower
is plastic but looks good. |
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| Hooked up to a
Nooteboom trailer. |
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 Comment on this model.
Hämmerle is an Austrian heavy haulage
specialist and is part of the
Big Move network. Hämmerle was formed in
2001.
This tractor is a MAN TGX XXL 8x4.
Packaging
The packaging is in WSI's style but it is Big Move
branded. The model rests in an expanded polystyrene tray with a
clear plastic lid.
There were no missing parts on the review model,
although one of the front tyres was the incorrect type.
There is no information provided about the real truck
or model and there is no assembly to do.
Detail
As usual for a WSI model the chassis detailing is really
good. The gearbox is silver and there is a prop
shaft to the rear axles. The tyres have different
treads on the front and rear axle pairs, and are mounted
on detailed wheels with smart trims which are painted on
the front wheels. The tyres have the make and type
printed on the sidewalls which provides additional
detail although perhaps not all collectors will like it.
The cab is fully detailed with windscreen wipers and colour
coded mirrors, and the roof has beacon lights, horns and
heavily tinted roof light, and it only lacks the aerials
of the real truck. The MAN model number on the cab
is TGX 33.540. It bears the number plate and fleet
number of the real truck.
Inside the cab, the details include moulded seats and
outside at the back is an air conditioner. Under
the cab is a detailed engine and it has 'Common Rail'
written in tiny text.
Behind the cab, the equipment tower is plastic and
comprises a fuel tank and cabinets. Coiled lines are available to connect into a trailer.
Diamond plated surfacing extends to the fifth wheel, and
plastic wheel arches cover the rear three axles. At the
back, the lights have plastic lenses and there is a number plate.
Features
The steering has a
limited range of movement.
The cab tilts forward to about 45° and can pose in the
tilted position.
Quality
It is well made with very good paint and graphics, some
of which are very small.
Price
The model is reasonably priced.
Overall
WSI has produced another highly detailed heavy haulage
tractor and it looks attractive in the Hämmerle
colour scheme.
Footnotes
The model appeared
towards the end of 2012.
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| Cab is
faithfully detailed to the real truck. |
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Profile view. |
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| Painted front wheel trims
and branding imprinted on the tyres. |
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| Detailed
chassis.
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| Heavily tinted
roof light. |
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| Tilting cab and
detailed engine |
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