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| The box.
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| Nice detail
behind the cab. |
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Detailed exhaust. |
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| Pipes on the
trailer chassis. |
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| Really good
detailing at the rear end. |
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| Running empty.
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| Tank container
is really good.
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| Graphics are
very sharp. |
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| Great looking
truck. |
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 Comment on this model.
This model is a
DAF XF 105 Super Space Cab 4x2 Tractor with a 3-axle Van Hool Swap Body
Trailer and Tank Container.
It is in the colours of
KVG
Trans, a Belgian company.
Packaging
The model comes in a WSI
branded box and is contained in an expanded
polystyrene tray with a plastic lid.
There were no defects or missing parts on the review
model.
There is no information about the real vehicle, and no
instructions are supplied for the model.
Detail
The tractor unit is a DAF XF 105 4x2 unit. The
modelling of the chassis is to a high standard, with
realistic suspension and transmission elements, and a
full exhaust system. Detail on the wheels is good,
and there are different tyres on the steered and driven
axles.
The cab has authentic detailing with number plates and
colour-coded door mirrors with indicators, and lights on the roof.
The interior is very good too with DAF on the seats and
steering wheel. The KVG Trans livery is attractive with
sharp graphics.
A detailed engine is modelled under the cab and it bears
the PACCAR name.
Behind the cab there are coiled air lines and diamond
non-slip surfacing. At the rear of the tractor the
lights have plastic lenses.
The trailer structure is simple but the detail is
enhanced by the pipes and tanks. The axles are
simple but model the suspension, and the wheels look
good. There are a couple of landing legs
including a winding handle.
Along the sides there are tie-down loops which are
chromed and moveable.
At the rear the surface of the trailer is high quality
and includes access stairs, and a couple of wheel chocks
add detail. The drainage system from the rear sump has been replicated and
the lights are good with the Van Hool name on the mud
flaps.
The Tank Container is a heavy part, mostly in metal.
The support structure is modelled well with the ladder
and top walking surfaces being the highlights. The
tank is very nicely made and painted, with great
graphics.
Features
The steering on the DAF is loose but turns a
reasonable amount.
The cab tilts to reveal the engine, and can stay tilted.
Although the cab is heavy, the tractor just stays in
balance with the cab tilted.
All the axles on the trailer have
effective working suspension with good movement.
The landing legs can be screwed down
revealing smooth pistons.
The trailer can be run empty, or have the tank container
fitted. Small clips are supplied which can be used
to provide locking points for a larger container size.
Quality
This is a high quality model, mostly metal, with
plastic used appropriately.
The paintwork and graphics are to a high standard.
Price
It is good value for the quality offered.
Overall
This is a fine model of a commercial vehicle by WSI,
with the tank container being modelled particularly
well. It looks really good in the colours of KVG
Trans.
Footnotes
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| On the road. |
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| Steering angle
is reasonable. |
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| Big diamond
plating. |
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| Paccar engine.
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| Simple trailer
structure. |
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| Under the tank.
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| Livery is
attractive. |
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| Tank specs are
crisply printed.
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| Small access
stairs at the rear. |
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