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| The box. |
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| Decent
steering angle. |
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| Detailed
chassis. |
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| Nice tractor. |
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| Extended. |
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| Steering on the
rear two axles. |
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| Carrying a
container. |
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| Loaded with big
boom sections. |
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| Ready for the
road. |
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This is a model of a
Mercedes-Benz Arocs MP4 BigSpace tractor with a Broshuis 4-axle semi low
loader.
The model is in the colours of
Wasel,
a German crane and logistics company.
Packaging
The model comes in a WSI Models branded box
which has a window allowing the model to be seen.
There were no missing parts
or defects on the review model.
There are quite a few parts supplied
for the trailer, but no instructions.
Detail
The tractor is a
Mercedes-Benz Arocs 6x4 unit. It has a
very detailed chassis, with
the suspension and transmission modelled. The
wheel hubs are particularly nice, and there are different tyre
tread patterns on the driven axles.
At the front the Arocs grille is modelled well, and
there is a realistic number plate. There are beacon lights on
the roof. Behind the cab, there are coiled lines, and
plastic wheel arches cover
the rear wheels.
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 yellow stripe and the Broshuis logo.
On one side there is a control console box.
At the rear the lights are good and there is a number
plate.
The gooseneck has a tool box. Sides for a storage box
are metal with Wasel graphics.
A separate
pack of metal deck posts is provided and also a support
beam. The trailer width can be extended with boards
and there are also parts for securing a container.
A pair
of width markers attaches at the rear end of the trailer
if required, and a couple of pull-out ones are stowed under
the gooseneck.
Features
The Arocs has a steerable axle with decent movement.
The model rolls well.
The cab does tilt
but does not maintain a tilted
pose.
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.
At the front the landing legs can be screwed
down, and the marker boards stowed under the gooseneck
can be pulled out
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 fitting or omitting
the deck posts, and the same goes for the gooseneck
side panels. Locks for attaching shipping containers
are also supplied, as is a transverse support beam.
Separate plastic loading ramps can be stored at the rear
or can be placed to simulate loading. Loading
plates for the gooseneck are also included.
Quality
This is a
another high quality model with a high metal content.
The paintwork and
Wasel graphics look realistic.
Price
The model is reasonable value.
Overall
This is a particularly good model to pair up with a
crane in Wasel colours, and the trailer can be
configured for many load options.
Footnotes
The model appeared in February 2017.
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On the road. |
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| Parts out of
the box. |
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| Realistic look. |
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| Cab tilts, but
does not stay tilted. |
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| Detailed
trailer. |
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| Realistic
number plate. |
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Carrying a heavy crawler track. |
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| Poses well. |
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