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| WSI box.
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| Sharp Prangl
graphics. |
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| 8x4 chassis. |
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| Volvo branded
engine under the cab. |
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| High detail on
the
gooseneck. |
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| Broshuis on the
mud flaps.
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| Fully extended.
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| Short
configuration with a precast concrete section. |
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| Optional deck
posts fitted. |
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| Deck width can
be extended. |
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This is a model of a Volvo FH4 Globetrotter8x4 with a Broshuis 3+6 Trailer in the colours
of Prangl.
Broshuis is a Dutch trailer company founded in 1885.
Prangl is an Austrian
company.
Packaging
The model comes in a WSI
branded outer box, and it is contained within an expanded
polystyrene tray, with the model held between clear
plastic formers.
There were no defects or missing parts on the review
model.
A very good leaflet describes the trailer model, and the
reverse side has information about the real trailer and
some nice photos.
Detail
The Volvo is an 8x4 with the usual very good chassis and
a well-detailed suspension and transmission. The wheels
have different tyres
on the front and rear axles.
There is a beacon light bar and stub aerials on the roof
and the Prangl graphics are very sharp. A
highlight is the chromed mesh grille. Some of the
tiny graphics on the sides are sharp and legible.
Behind the cab there are coiled air lines and the
equipment tower has tanks and cabinets. At the
rear the lights have plastic lenses.
The trailer consists of a gooseneck, 3-axle dolly and
6-axle trailer, and it is all highly detailed.
The gooseneck has nice replica timber inlay and a
textured surface. There are many tiny graphics, and
nice flexible hoses at the rear and two landing legs.
Warning marker boards press in.
The dolly and trailer have a detailed underside, with
the suspension and steering modelled. The wheels
are detailed and they have decent tyres.
Details along the edges of the dolly and trailer are
very good with a stripe and tiny Broshuis
graphics. At the rear the lights and mud flap look
realistic. The rear stabilisers are modelled, but
are not functional.
A separate pack of metal deck posts are provided and these
plug into holes in the deck edge. Plastic timbers can
be fitted between the width extension beams in the deck
edge. Two pairs of marker boards can be attached
to the dolly and the rear
end of the trailer if required.
Features
The Volvo has limited linked steering on the front two
axles.
The gooseneck has landing legs which can be unscrewed
and lowered. The trailer connection angle is
controlled by rams which are reasonably stiff.
Marker boards can be fitted to the gooseneck for normal transport or wide
loads.
All the trailer and dolly axles have
effective working suspension with good movement.
The dolly has linked steering which is linear in nature,
and it has a short extending beam.
The trailer has linked steering on the rear four axles
which is proportional.
The trailer has an extending beam.
Both the dolly and the trailer can have deck posts
fitted.
For wider loads there is 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.
Various marker boards can be fitted at the rear of the
trailer.
The truck can be configured without the dolly if
required.
Quality
This is a high quality model with a high metal content.
The paintwork and graphics are of a very high standard.
Price
The model is reasonable value for a large heavy haulage
vehicle.
Overall
The prangl livery makes this a very attractive model
which is highlighted by the chrome grille on the Volvo.
The detailing and functionality are also to a high
standard.
Footnotes
The model was released in December 2019.
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| On the road. |
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| The parts and
instruction sheet. |
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| Tower
behind the cab. |
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| Detailed tail.
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| Well engineered
modules. |
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| Stripe along
the edge.
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| Short extending beam
at the dolly. |
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| Impressive with
a bridge beam load.
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| Displays well
with a suitable load. |
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