 | | WSI branded box. |  |  | | The MAN TGX tractor. |  | | Ballast box cover removed. |  | | Chassis is highly detailed. |  | | Ballast box removed. |  | | The MAN TGA tractor. |  | | Tilting cab. |  | | TGA chassis. |  | | Different details on the tractors. |  | | Scheuerle modules are highly engineered. |  | | Power pack is highly detailed. |  | | Power pack loaded at the rear. |  | | Impressive axle lines. |
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This model comprises of two MAN heavy duty tractors, a MAN TGX XXL and a MAN TGA XXL, combined with 20 lines of Scheuerle InterCombi modules loaded with a heavy industrial component.
It is in the colours of Bohnet, the specialist German heavy transport company which has a history going back 50 years.
Packaging
The packaging is a high quality Tii-branded presentation box with the model parts held within black foam rubber, and the whole box was shrink-wrapped and delivered in an outer layer of packaging.
There were no missing parts on the review model. The screws for the drawbar steering rod were a loose fit probably because the eyes in the rod were too large and the pins for locking the drawbars steering were a little too fat so thinner pins from the model were used to get an acceptable result.
A colour instruction sheet provides the main assembly details for the model. There is no information about the real tractors, trailer or load.
Detail
The MAN tractors have similar characteristics but they are not the same with each one having bespoke details such as and type differences and number plates, and this extends to the cab interiors. The TGX is the lead-off tractor.
The chassis detail underneath is very good with drive shafts, differentials and suspension modelled, and the gearbox is rendered in silver. The tyres have different treads on the front and rear axle pairs, and are mounted on detailed wheels with smart trims which are different on the two tractors.
The cabs are fully detailed with windscreen wipers and orange beacon lights. The TGX has colour coded door mirrors. Inside the details include nice moulded seats and MAN is printed on the steering wheel. Under the cabs each tractor has a detailed engine with 'Common Rail' written in tiny text.
Behind the cabs, the equipment towers are different. Each is very detailed with various tanks and a fan on top which is covered by a realistic mesh screen. Coiled lines are provided.
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.
Each tractor has a simple metal ballast box with a realistically shaped plastic tarpaulin cover bearing the Bohnet name.
The trailer is made up of six Scheuerle modules totaling 20 axle lines.
There are 5-line, 4-line, 3-line and 2-line units and they are from the standard WSI Scheuerle range. Underneath the modules there are intricate hydraulic lines joining the tanks. The wheels are nice and the structure of the trailers is modelled in an authentic way.
The steering linkages are metal and diamond plated metal cover plates provide the protection. Detailing of the module edges includes small graphics including maximum speed signs. Clip-on light arrays can be added to the rear of the trailer.
Two drawbars are provided and each drawbar has two springs which maintain a horizontal position when not attached to a tractor.
A plastic generator unit and separate control console is provided and they are both plastic and detailed. Also included is a power pack and this is an excellent highly detailed mainly metal part.
The load is a resin part which looks like part of a press made by SMS Meer. It has lifting points so could be used as a load for a crane also and is a heavy part with graphics. It rests on a couple of resin replica timber baulks.
Features
The tractors have linked steering which has a limited range of movement.
The cabs tilt and can pose in a tilted position.
Drawbars can be attached at either end of the tractors using pins in the towing hitches.
The tractors can be posed with or without the ballast boxes and covers. Alternatively a conventional trailer can be fixed to the tractors fifth wheel.
The Scheuerle modules have excellent independent suspension and the steering. The steering is configurable by adjusting the position of the metal steering bars, although no information is provided on this aspect. The modules connect using WSI's excellent locking system.
The power pack can be attached to the rear of a module so self powered configurations can be posed. However the model is designed to be set up in a full configuration to represent a real transport. When set up it is an impressive 104cm long.
Quality
This is a high quality special transport model with the MAN and Scheuerle units being very detailed and well made.
The paintwork and graphics are of a very high standard.
Price
This is a large and impressive model and is relatively pricey as a result.
Overall
This is a great model for anyone wanting a realistic heavy transport configuration. It is a well made outstanding model.
Footnotes
The model first appeared in Q3 in 2012.
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|  | | The parts in the box. |  | | The model fully configured. |  | | Detailed ballast box cover. |  | | Detailed equipment tower. |  | | Tilting cab on the TGX. |  | | Smart wheel trims. |  | | Detailed wheels. |  | | Tough looking tractor. |  | | Equipment tower is detailed. |  | | Different wheels. |  | | Short configuration with power pack fitted. |  | | Tow bar has tiny springs. Generator and module controls fitted. |  | | Heavy load. |  | | Very impressive model. |
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