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| Standard WSI box.
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| Limited steering
angle. |
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| A trailer could
be attached to the fifth wheel. |
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| Detailed
engine.
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| Excellent
equipment tower. |
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| Towing a
Scheuerle trailer (not included with the model). |
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| Ballast box
cover removed. |
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| Impressive. |
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This tractor is a Mercedes-Benz Arocs
SLT Big Space 8x4 with Ballast
Box.
It is in the colours of
Grúas Doniz, the Spanish haulage and lifting
company. It was founded in 1960.
Packaging
The packaging is the usual WSI branded box with the
model resting in a plastic former within an expanded polystyrene tray with a
clear plastic lid. Extra protective strips provide
protection for the paintwork.
There were no missing parts on the review model.
There is no information provided about the real machine
or model and the assembly is limited to fixing the
towing hitches and ballast box.
Detail
The 8x4 transmission is modelled well as is the
suspension and steering. The tyres have different treads
on the front and rear axles, and are mounted on detailed
wheels with smart trims.
The cab has a light bar on the roof, and horns. The rooflight
in the cab is not see-through. There is a
towing hitch at the front and rear, and realistic number plates.
The Doniz livery looks great with the lettering almost
appearing embossed.
Inside the cab, the details include two-tone seats and
the Mercedes-Benz logo is printed on the steering
wheel. Under the cab is a detailed engine.
Behind the cab, the equipment tower is excellent.
There are coiled lines, and the wheel arches are plastic. At the back, the lights have plastic lenses.
The metal ballast box has big graphics, and the plastic
cover is nicely textured to represent tarpaulin.
Features
There is linked steering on axles 1 and 2, and it has a
small range of movement.
The cab tilts forward to about 45° but the review model was difficult to pose in the
tilted position.
The ballast box and cover is removable.
The towing hitches at the front and rear have removable
pins.
Quality
It is a relatively heavy model with
plastic used appropriately.
The paintwork and graphics are very high quality.
Price
This is a good value limited edition model.
Overall
This is a strikingly attractive truck in the colours of
Doniz. It would pose well with a suitable trailer.
Footnotes
The model appeared in February 2017.
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| Very attractive
model. |
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Profile view. |
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| Detailed 8x4
chassis. |
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| Looks great.
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| Beautiful paint
and graphics. |
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Hauling a fabrication. |
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