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| WSI box.
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| Decent steering
angle.
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| Detailed
chassis. |
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| Very good
proportional steering. |
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| Replica timber
inserts. |
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| Deck posts
fitted.
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| Attractive
model. |
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This model is a Mercedes-Benz Arocs MP4 StreamSpace with a
5-axle Ballast Trailer which appears to be a Goldhofer
design.
This model is in the colours of
Mediaco,
the French lifting and transport company.
Packaging
The WSI branded box is their standard design. 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 Arocs has the usual very good
transmission and suspension features on the chassis.
The tyre tread patterns differ on the steering axle, and
the wheels are detailed.
The front grille looks really good and the lights
and graphics are very good. On the roof there are
horns, and beacon lights. Inside the cab, the detail level
is also good.
Under the cab is a detailed engine.
Behind the cab there are
coiled lines, a fire extinguisher box spot lights, and
speed limit signs. At the back the rear
lights have plastic lenses.
The trailer
has a detailed chassis and there are tanks and a spare
wheel. The side bars are plastic. The wheels and
tyres are smart.
The trailer deck has plastic replica timber inserts, and
there are some small graphics, but there is no trailer
branding, possibly because Mediaco does not operate a
Goldhofer trailer like this. The rear detailing is very good and there is a large
stiff plastic
mud flap.
A separate pack of metal deck posts are provided and
these plug into holes in the deck edge.
Features
The Arocs has good steering and a reasonable angle can
be achieved.
It has a fully tilting cab, but the review model would
not pose in a tilted position.
The five axle trailer has very good linked and
proportional steering on axles 2 to 5.
Axle 1 can be raised out of service.
Each axle
has independent working suspension.
Landing legs can be unscrewed and lowered but they could
not retract fully.
Deck posts can be fitted if desired although some sit
loose in their holes and can lean.
Quality
The overall quality level of the model is high with
a high metal content and careful use of plastic.
The
paintwork and graphics are very good.
Price
The model is good value
as a limited edition.
Overall
Mediaco has a very attractive colour scheme and so this
model looks very good, and it would pose well with other
models in Mediaco colours.
Footnotes
This model appeared in July 2018.
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| Very smart
looking Arocs.
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The truck without deck posts installed. |
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| Realistic
appearance.
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| Cab does not
pose tilted without assistance. |
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| Landing legs
cannot fully retract. |
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| Steering poses
realistically. |
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| Loaded with
Liebherr crane parts. |
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