 | | The WSI branded box. |  |  | | Impressive Volvo tractor. |  | | Air lines. |  | | Realistic number plate. |  | | Underneath the jeep dolly. |  | | Trailer standing empty. |  | | Control console on the module. |  | | Control consoles at the centre. |  | | Long vehicle. |  | | Distinctive Volvo grille. |  | | Poses well as part of a wind turbine diorama. |  | | Impressive connection to the transport frame of the nacelle. |
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This version of the Mega Windmill Transporter (MWT) uses a 5-axle Scheuerle trailer instead of a Nooteboom NLD-70 self-tracking dolly.
The tractor is a Volvo FH 8x4.
This model version of the MWT is in the colours of the Dutch company Bolk Transport which was founded in the 1930s.
Packaging
The packaging is a standard WSI-style box.
There were no defects or missing parts on the review model.
There is no information provided about the real vehicle. It is a pity there is no instruction sheet for the model particularly as previous versions included some, as there are a number of parts to fit together.
Detail
The Volvo tractor looks impressive. The chassis has the transmission and suspension fully modelled, together with the exhaust. The tyres have different treads on the front and rear axle pairs, and are mounted on detailed hubs which have good wheel nut details.
The cab detail includes windscreen wipers, mirrors, and orange beacon lights, and there is a towing hitch at the front which can take a pin. Inside the cab the Volvo logo is on the steering wheel and seat backs. The Bolk graphics on the cab are sharp.
Behind the cab, the equipment tower is a cabinet with detailed panel handles. Coiled lines are available to plug 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 an authentic number plate.
The Mega Windmill Transporter is made up of two wheeled components, the jeep dolly at the front, and a Scheuerle trailer at the rear.
The three axle jeep dolly has a finely modelled chassis with suspension and steering components. Small rubber tyres are mounted on detailed hubs with plastic wheel arches covering each wheel. The standard of the detailing on the jeep dolly is very good with a tiny Nooteboom logo impressing as do the small controls and signage. At the front there is an orange beacon light and equipment boxes and spare wheel.
The Scheuerle trailer units consist of one 3-axle and one 2-axle module.
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 fit on top.
The livery is interesting, with a fine yellow stripe, and a pair of clip-on rear light clusters is provided, together with a non-functioning drawbar. Also included is a control console.
The turntable for the lift adaptor is a separate intricate part with excellent model engineering and very fine hydraulic cabling.
The lift adaptors are not quite an identical pair as they are designed to have the small remote control units on the same side of the vehicle. Each one has a nicely rendered generator, hydraulics box and fuel tank, and there are various hydraulic lines. There are excellent diamond plated walking surfaces at the lift adaptor gantry.
A cable links the front and rear adaptor although the grade of plastic used does not seem so realistic. A set of clip-on width marker signs incorporating beacon lights is included.
Features
The Volvo has a limited amount of movement of the linked steering axles.
The cab tilts forward to about 60° and can pose tilted.
A pin is provided for the front hitch.
The jeep dolly has steering on axle three but the range of movement is small. Axles 1 and 2 have working suspension. At the front there are a couple of support legs which can be rotated and used to park the jeep dolly when not connected to the tractor.
Both Scheuerle modules have excellent independent suspension and the steering is slightly proportional on the 3-axle module and parallel on the 2-axle. The steering is configurable by adjusting the position of the metal steering bars. The connection method for the two modules consists of a small metal locking bolt carried in a holder.
The lift adaptor structures have a range of horizontal movement which is achieved by disconnecting a pin on each side. The connection to windmill components is adjustable through hydraulic cylinders both vertically and fore and aft. The main cylinder has a pin hole to set the position of the lift adaptor.
Quality
This model is high quality with a high metal content, and an appropriate use of plastic.
The paintwork and graphics of the Bolk livery are very good.
Price
The model is good value.
Overall
WSI has produced another high quality MWT model and it looks really good in the Bolk livery. It looks great when posed with a separately available nacelle or tower section.
Footnotes
The model appeared in November 2013.
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|  | | The parts out of the box. |  | | The Mega Windmill Transporter travelling empty. |  | | Steering angle is fairly shallow. |  | | Detailed chassis. |  | | Volvo engine under the cab. |  | | Underside the Scheuerle modules. |  | | It is a large vehicle even when empty. |  | | Detailed turntable at the rear. |  | | Not one for a trip to the supermarket. |  | | The MWT loaded with a Vestas V90. |  | | Overall vehicle is long - around 70cm with the Vestas nacelle on board. |
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