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| WSI box.
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| Realistic
Volvo cab. |
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| Very nice
graphics. |
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| Tilting cab.
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| Coiled lines on
the tow bar. |
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| Excellent
artwork. |
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| Very detailed
rear end. |
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| Nice Combi. |
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 Comment on this model.
This model is a Volvo FH Globetrotter Truck-Trailer combination
and it is in the colours of
Tholu
b.v., a Dutch industrial packaging company.
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, but unusually there is a collector card with the
model which has the unique serial number in the run of
300 models.
Detail
The Volvo FH chassis is excellent with the
transmission and suspension modelled in metal and
plastic, and there is a coloured gearbox. There are a
variety of tanks.
The tyres have a different tread pattern depending on
the axle, and the chromed wheels have blue centres like
the real truck.
External cab detail includes colour-coded mirrors,
and very good lights. The cab paintwork and
graphics are high quality and sharp, and there is a number
plate.
Interior detail includes seats with Volvo printed on
them. Under the cab is a detailed Volvo branded engine with
different coloured components.
Behind the cab the box is modelled in metal with plastic
sides and very good paint and graphics. At the rear the
doors are also highly detailed.
The trailer is of a similar high standard. The
towing bar is metal and has coiled lines attached.
Underneath the trailer the axles are modelled in detail.
The box is metal with plastic sides and very good quality paint and
graphics which match the truck.
Features
The
Volvo has working steering which is 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,
although the range of travel on the review model was a
little restricted possibly due to an over-long
adjustment screw.
The trailer has an adjustable length towing bar which
can be pinned in different positions. It connects
to the truck.
There are three landing legs which can be unscrewed to
lower them.
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 and is mainly metal.
The paintwork and graphics are also very good.
Price
The model is reasonable value having regard to the
quality and limited edition status.
Overall
Once again WSI has produced a quality truck model
which is finished to a high standard. The addition
of a numbered collector card adds to the collectability.
Footnotes
The model appeared in September 2014. A version was also
produced with an MAN truck.
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| Very good
steering angle. |
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On the road. |
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| High quality
door detailing. Rear axle clipped up. |
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| Detailed
chassis. |
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| Rear axle can
be clipped up out of service. |
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| Three landing
legs. |
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| Impressive
truck.
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