 | | WSI box. |  |  | | Realistic Scania cab. |  | | Detailed chassis with exhaust system. |  | | Tilting cab. |  | | Air lines on the tow bar. |  | | Excellent artwork. |  | | Underside of the trailer. |  | | Smart J Stam decoration. |  | | It is about 39cm long end-to-end. |
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This model is a Scania R440 Truck-Trailer combination and it is in the colours of J. Stam Transport, a Dutch haulage company which was founded in 1974.
Packaging
The packaging is a typical WSI branded box which has the model contained within clear plastic formers embedded in an expanded polystyrene tray.
There were no missing parts or defects on the review model.
There is no information provided about the real truck or model.
Detail
The Scania R440 chassis is excellent with the transmission and suspension modelled in metal and plastic. The exhaust system is also modelled. The tyres have a different tread pattern depending on the axle, and the chromed wheels have red centres like the real truck.
External cab detail includes mirrors, wipers and lights although there are no aerials. The cab artwork is very high quality and sharp, and there is a number plate.
Interior detail is reasonable. Under the cab is a detailed engine with different coloured components. The chassis has a variety of tanks and boxes and the Frigoblock refrigeration equipment is modelled to a high standard with one box having fine mesh with fans visible behind.
Behind the cab the box is modelled in metal with very good paint and graphics. At the rear the doors are also highly detailed. A tailgate system is modelled under the rear doors.
The trailer is of a similar high standard. The towing bar is metal and has coiled airlines attached. Underneath the trailer is a spare wheel holder.
The box is metal with very good quality paint and graphics which match the truck.
Features
The Scania truck has working steering which is rather loose but with a good range of movement.
The cab tilts forwards and can be posed tilted.
The rear axle can be raised and clipped out of service.
The trailer has an adjustable length towing bar which can be pinned in different positions. It connects to the truck.
The forward axle can be raised and clipped out of service and there is working suspension on the rear axle.
Quality
This model is very high quality with limited use of plastic.
The paintwork and graphics are also very good.
Price
The model is reasonable value.
Overall
WSI has produced another very high quality commercial vehicle which impresses because of its relatively heavy weight and very good paint and graphics.
Footnotes
The model appeared in October 2013 A version was also produced with a Volvo truck.
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|  | | Very high quality graphics. |  | | An impressive truck and trailer. |  | | High quality door detailing. |  | | Detailed Frigoblock equipment. |  | | Rear axle can be clipped up out of service. |  | | Tailgate system tucked under the rear end. |  | | Frigoblock equipment on the trailer. |  | | Decent steering angle. |  | | Excellent door detailing. |
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