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| WSI box.
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| Moderate
steering angle. |
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| Volvo engine. |
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| Detailed
chassis.
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| Excellent
detail on the tanker. |
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| Decent tipping
angle. |
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| Looks
realistic. |
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| Very nice Volvo
cab. |
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The tractor is a Volvo FH4 Globetrotter
4x2 and the
trailer is a bulk tanker tipping trailer.
It is in the colours of
Reijnders,
a Dutch company specialising in the transport of coal
products.
Packaging
The packaging is the usual WSI-branded
windowed box.
There were no defects or missing parts on the review
model.
No assembly is required other than attaching the truck
and trailer.
Detail
The Volvo tractor has a detailed chassis with large
tanks and exhaust, and the wheels are very detailed with different tyres on the
front and rear axles.
The cab has nice small aerials on the roof and
a realistic number plate. It has coloured door mirrors.
The Reijnders colours scheme is simple and attractive.
Under the cab is a detailed engine bearing the Volvo name.
Coiled
lines and an anti-slip surfaced plate adds detail, and
there are nice side skirts.
The trailer is a
top quality model. Looking underneath the axles have a
detailed suspension with good tyres and smart wheels. Other
parts of the structure including the storage box and
spare wheel holder are nicely modelled in plastic.
The metal chassis structure is good and side lights and
wheel chocks add interest.
The tank artwork has very high quality graphics.
The pipework and hoses are plastic but this has allowed
some intricate detailing. The walkway on the top has a
textured surface and the valves and hatches look
convincing.
At the back the lights have plastic lenses and there are
tiny side lights.
Features
The Volvo has steering
with a limited range of movement.
The cab tilts forward to about 45° and can pose in the
tilted position.
The trailer has working suspension with each axle
individually sprung.
The landing legs at the front can be lowered to support
the trailer when disconnected from a tractor, and no
unsightly screw threads are visible. Stabilisers at the
rear can be lowered to provide stability during tipping.
The tank can be tipped to a reasonable angle and the
cylinders will hold any pose.
The access ladder at the rear can be folded down.
Quality
This model is high quality with plastic used
appropriately.
The paintwork and graphics are to a high standard.
Price
The model is reasonable value.
Overall
WSI
Models produces many commercial truck models in addition
to their heavy haulage range, and this model illustrates
why they are popular. The quality is high
and it looks great.
Footnotes
The model appeared in August 2017.
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| Smart paint
job. |
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On the road. |
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| Usual high
standard of chassis. |
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| Spare wheel
underneath. |
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| Stands well on
the landing legs. |
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| High detail. |
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| Attractive
model.
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