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| The box. |
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| Unusual
decoration. |
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| Mirror finish
on the cabinet. |
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| Detailed
trailer chassis. |
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| Ramps, deck
posts and width extension are options.. |
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| Ramps lower
fully. |
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| Impressive
pose. |
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| Takes a 45 foot
container well. |
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This is a model of a
Scania Streamline Sleeper Cab 6x4 with a three axle
semi-trailer.
It is in the colours of
Midtstøl, a Norwegian company founded in 1929.
Packaging
The model comes in the WSI Models branded box with a window
and it is held between plastic formers.
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
Scania 6x4 with a very detailed chassis. The wheels
are nice, and there are different tyre
tread patterns front and rear.
The cab looks great in the Midtstøl colour scheme. There
is a sign on the roof and the grille is particularly good. There is a realistic number plate,
and the graphics are very high quality.
Behind the cab, there
is a mirror-finish cabinet with coiled lines, and twin chromed exhausts. The rear lights have individual plastic
lenses.
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 include some
detailed 'micro' graphics on the gooseneck.
On one side there is a control console box.
The loading ramps have a good structure and the rear
lights are mounted on them. Fine gauge chains
connect to the ramps. There is a number plate
also.
The trailer width can be extended with boards
and there are also parts for securing a container.
A pair
of width markers loosely attaches at the rear end of the trailer
if required, and a couple of pull-out ones are stowed under
the gooseneck.
Loading plates for the gooseneck are included, as are
deck posts and a support beam.
Features
The Scania's steering has moderate
movement for posing purposes. The model rolls nicely
in a straight line.
Under the tilting cab is a nice engine.
The trailer has plenty of features. All the
axles have effective working suspension with good
movement, and the rear axle is linked with self-steering and can
adopt a reasonable angle.
The loading ramps can be lowered to make a good landing
on the ground.
At the front the landing legs can be screwed down with
smooth sided pistons being revealed, and
the marker boards stowed under the gooseneck can be slid
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 the gooseneck
storage. Locks for attaching shipping containers
are also supplied, as is a transverse support beam.
Loading
plates for the gooseneck are also included.
Quality
This is a very high quality truck model.
The paintwork and graphics are of a very high
standard.
Price
The model is good value as a limited edition.
Overall
This is a particularly good looking model because of the
colour scheme. It will look very good when posed
with the Tadano 5 axle crane in the same colour scheme
which will appear later in 2019.
Footnotes
The model appeared in March 2019.
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On the road. |
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| Moderate
steering angle. The cab looks great. |
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| Detailed
chassis. |
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| Engine under
the cab. |
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| Ramps look very
good. |
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| Support beam. |
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| Getting plant
on board. |
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| Attractive
haulage model. |
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