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| The box. |
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| Tilting cab. |
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| Cabinet with
box on the side. |
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| Sharp graphics. |
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| Detailed ramps. |
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| Ramps lower
fully. |
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| Extended. |
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| Good as a
support truck. It is overloaded, but that's life. |
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This is a model of a
Scania Highline Cab 6x4 with a four axle Broshuis
semi-lowloader.
It is in the colours of
Transports Capelle, a French company founded in 1950.
Packaging
The model comes in a typical 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 has high quality Capelle graphics. The Scania
grille is accurately modelled and there is a realistic number plate.
A large Convoi Exceptionnel sign is fixed at the front.
Behind the cab, there is a detailed cabinet with
what appears to appear a fire equipment box on the side.
There are coiled lines. 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 a replica
timber deck. Details include some spare wheels and
Broshuis graphics on the gooseneck.
The metal side boards have Capelle gtraphics.
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 reasonably well
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
It is nice to see a truck model in the colours of the
French transport company Capelle. This is a
typically high quality model from WSI.
Footnotes
The model appeared in October 2019.
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On the road. |
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| Moderate
steering angle. Smart decoration. |
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| Detailed
chassis. |
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| Detailed
trailer chassis. |
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| Steering on the
rear two axles. |
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| Markers, ramp
plates, support beam, posts and width extensions. |
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| Carrying
counterweight. |
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| Carrying a
container. |
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