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| WSI box.
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| Highly chromed
tank and box.
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| Detailed
chassis. |
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| Nice
detail underneath. |
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| Replica timber
deck. |
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| Loaded up.
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| Taxi crane
preparing for the arrival of a big crane. |
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| Deck posts
installed. |
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| Very nice
grille.
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This model is a Volvo FH4 8x4 Globetrotter with a Goldhofer
SPZ-DL6 Ballast Trailer, and is in the colours of
Boer
B.V., a Dutch crane hire company
Packaging
The
model comes in a standard WSI branded box. Inside,
the model sits in an expanded polystyrene tray with a
clear plastic former and lid.
There were no defects or missing parts on the review
model.
The only assembly required
is to join the tractor and trailer together, and to fit
the optional deck posts.
Detail
The
Volvo is high quality, with very good
transmission and suspension features on the chassis.
The tyres are different on the steering and driven
axles, and the wheels are detailed.
The Volvo front grille looks really good
with its fine mesh, and the lights
and Volvo mud flaps look realistic. On the roof there are
horns, beacon lights and stub aerials. Inside the cab,
the detail level is good.
Under the cab is a detailed engine
bearing the Volvo name.
Behind the cab there
is a chrome tank and box, and
coiled lines
and a diamond plated walkway. At the front and
back there are number plates.
The trailer
has a detailed chassis and there are tanks and a spare
wheel, although the underside of the replica timbers is
plain. The side bars are plastic. The wheels and tyres are smart.
The trailer deck has plastic replica timber inserts.
Along the sides of the deck there are yellow stripes.
At the rear there are nice lights and a number plate.
A separate pack of metal deck posts are provided and
these plug into holes in the deck edge.
Features
The Volvo has linked steering but with very limited
movement.
It has a fully tilting cab which poses tilted.
The six axle trailer has very good linked and
proportional steering on axles 3 to 6.
Axles 1
and 2 can be raised out of service.
Landing legs can be screwed down.
Each axle
has independent working suspension.
Deck posts can be fitted if desired although some sit
loose in their holes and can lean.
Quality
This is a high quality model with
a high metal content and careful use of plastic.
The
paintwork and graphics are very good.
Price
The model is good value.
Overall
This is another very nice limited edition model, and it
looks very good with associated models.
Footnotes
This model appeared in February 2018.
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| Volvo grille is
really good.
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The truck without deck posts installed. |
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| Wheel arches
are plastic.
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| Volvo engine. |
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| Axles 1 and 2
raised out of service. |
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| The loads are
from a Liebherr LTM 1350 accessory kit. |
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| On site. |
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