 | | The box. |  |  | | Interesting details and wheels. |  | | Detailed chassis. |  | | Lights and realistic number plate. The inner rear tyres are not fully grounded. |  | | Excellent detail on the underside of the trailer. |  | | Deck posts fitted. |  | | Fully extended. |  | | Loaded with beams. |
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This model pairs a DAF XF 105 SSC 4x2 Tractor with an extendible Flatbed Trailer. The trailer manufacturer is not mentioned but the model appears to be very similar to the previously released WSI model of a Dennison Trailer.
It is decorated in the colours of Frank Wulf, a German transport company based in Hamburg.
Packaging
The model comes in a WSI branded box and is contained in an expanded polystyrene tray and held with a clear plastic lid.
There were no missing parts on the review model but the cab faring was loose in the box. It was easily refitted.
There is no information about the real vehicle, and no instructions are supplied for the model. The only parts to fit are the optional deck posts.
Detail
The tractor unit is a DAF XF 105 4x2 Super Space Cab. The modelling of the chassis is to a high standard, with realistic suspension and transmission elements and a nice exhaust system. The wheels are excellent with precise 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 livery is very attractive with high quality paintwork and graphics.
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. There are also a couple of slightly crude-looking fire extinguisher boxes. At the rear the lights have plastic lenses and the graphics on the mud flaps are good.
Underneath, the trailer the modelling standard is high. The structure is replicated very well, with hoses running the length of the trailer. The suspension detailing is very good and the wheels are finely detailed. At the front, the landing legs have a winding handle. The side bars ahead of the wheels are plastic. At the rear the lights have plastic lenses.
The trailer has a textured deck to represent the hardwood of the original, and metal deck posts can be installed if required. When the trailer is extended, the truss structure is revealed. It has sections that are thin and realistically shaped. The central piston has a spring outside to represent a coiled cable.
Features
The tractor has working steering with a reasonable range of movement.
The cab tilts revealing the engine. If it is tilted fully the tractor overbalances.
The trailer has spring-loaded suspension on the axles, and the landing legs can be screwed up and down, with the pistons having a smooth surface.
Extending the trailer is an easy operation and it can be posed at any extension which mirrors the incremental extension capability of the real trailer. Fully extended the model is 19 inches / 48cm long.
Deck posts can be fitted if required although it can be fiddly to get them to stand straight.
Quality
The quality is very good with a high metal content and plastic is used appropriately.
The paintwork and graphics are of a high standard.
Price
The model is good value overall.
Overall
This is a nice looking model with the Frank Wulf livery being striking. The functionality of the extending trailer allows a variety of interesting poses.
Footnotes
This model appeared in July 2013.
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|  | | On the road. |  | | Smart livery. |  | | Ladder and fire extinguisher boxes behind the cab. |  | | Tilting cab. |  | | Landing legs lowered. |  | | Very detailed axles. |  | | Realistic. |  | | Impressive large model. |
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