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The box. |
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Ladder on the
back of the cab. |
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Scania on the
wheel. |
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Detailed
engine. |
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Gruber on the
gooseneck. |
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Ramps are very
nicely modelled. |
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Partially extended deck
carrying tower crane sections. |
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Unloading using
the ramps. |
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Ramps for the
gooseneck and width extension boards. |
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This is a model of a
Scania R 580 Streamline 6x4 tractor with a Broshuis 4-axle semi low
loader.
It is in the colours of the Italian logistics company
Gruber.
Packaging
The model comes in the WSI Models branded box with a window
and it is held between plastic formers.
There were no missing parts
or defects on the review model.
However a pack of deck posts was not included with the
review model which may have been an omission.
There are quite a few parts supplied
for the trailer, but no instructions.
Detail
The tractor is a
Scania R 580 Streamline 6x4 unit. It has a very
detailed chassis, with
the suspension and transmission modelled. The
wheel hubs are nice, with Scania plates on the front
axle, and there are different tyre
tread patterns on the driven axles.
The cab looks very smart in the Gruber livery. The
lights have plastic
lenses, and there is a realistic number plate. Behind the cab, there are coiled lines, and a
fixed ladder. Plastic wheel arches cover
the rear wheels and the rear lights have individual plastic
lenses.
A separate 'Trasporto Eccezionale' sign is provided
which could be mounted if desired although there are no
fixing holes on the Scania so a connection would have to
be improvised.
The trailer is highly detailed. Underneath, the structure
of the trailer is modelled well, with the axles having the suspension fully represented,
and there are hoses running to each wheel. At the front
there are a couple of landing legs. Rear legs for
the loading ramps are modelled but are not functional.
The surface of the trailer is very good with the screw holes modelled
in the replica timber deck. Details along the edges of
the trailer include a white stripe and there are some
detailed 'micro' graphics on the gooseneck.
On one side there is a control console box.
The loading ramps have a good structure and the rear
lights are mounted on them. Fine gauge chains
connect to the ramps. There is a number plate
also.
The gooseneck has sides for a storage box
which are metal and have Gruber graphics, and there is a
spare wheel at the front. There are some tiny
detailed graphics on the front edge of the gooseneck.
The trailer width can be extended with boards
and there are also parts for securing a container.
A pair
of width markers loosely attaches at the rear end of the trailer
if required, and a couple of pull-out ones are stowed under
the gooseneck.
Features
The Scania has a steerable axle with reasonable
movement. The model rolls nicely.
Under the tilting cab is a nice engine.
The trailer has plenty of features. All the axles have
effective working suspension with good movement, and the
rear two axles are linked with self-steering and can
adopt a reasonable angle.
The loading ramps can be lowered to make a good landing
on the ground.
At the front the landing legs can be screwed down, and
the marker boards stowed under the gooseneck can be slid
into position.
The trailer bed can be extended to almost double its length. For wider loads
the trailer has a load floor width adjustment and this works
with tiny extension beams which can be pulled out and
then replica timber beams can be laid between them.
Other configuration options are provided by the gooseneck
storage. Locks for attaching shipping containers
are also supplied, as is a transverse support beam.
Loading
plates for the gooseneck are also included.
Quality
This is another well made high quality truck model from
WSI.
The paintwork and graphics are of a very high
standard.
Price
The model is reasonable value as a limited edition.
Overall
It is a highly functional and good looking model, and it
offers a great deal of flexibility in terms of posing
possibilities.
Footnotes
The model appeared in November 2016.
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On the road. |
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Moderate
steering angle. |
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Detailed
chassis. |
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Nice rear
lights. |
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High detail on the
trailer. |
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Textured deck
and width markers. |
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Hauling a
container. |
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Hauling plant. |
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Hauling heavy
boom sections. Exceptional transport sign on the
Scania. |
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