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| WSI box.
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| Attractive
colour scheme. |
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| Detailed
chassis with limited linked steering. |
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Tilted cab.
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| Tiny graphics
on the Palfinger. |
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| Loaded with a
tower crane scetion. |
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| Nice graphics
and wheel trims. |
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| Multi-section
telescopic boom. |
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This truck is a Scania
G Normal CG17N 8x2 Flatbed Tag Axle
with a Palfinger PK 78002-SH Loader Crane.
The model is in the colours of
BMS,
which is a Danish company.
Packaging
The box is a standard WSI style and inside the model is
contained within a tray with a clear lid.
There were no defects or missing parts on the review
model.
A generic manual is included which explains
the features of the Palfinger crane. There is no information
about the real truck.
Detail
The Scania chassis is an 8x2 arrangement and it is modelled
with metal suspension and transmission parts.
The wheels are very detailed with different tyres on the
steering and driven axles.
The cab has beacon lights and a BMS graphic on the roof. The
grille is modelled to a high standard and there is
a realistic number plate. Other highlights include
a tiny graphic above the step and a BMS fleet number.
The deck
is high quality with plastic replica timber in part, and
edge stripes are provided.
There are two-stage outrigger beams with metal pads positioned behind the rear axles. The
pistons cannot be posed fully retracted however.
At the back the lights look good and there are Scania
graphics on the rigid mudflap.
Small plastic container locks are provided which fit into the deck
and allow a container to be posed on the deck without
sliding about.
Also included are deck posts which can be fitted and
mostly stay in a straight pose.
The Palfinger crane is a very nice piece of modelling.
The outriggers are two-stage, and the pistons are
smooth. A set of small square spreader plates is also
included for the front and rear outriggers.
The base section has a nice fuel tank and tiny graphics
add to the realistic appearance.
The boom sections appear to be thin-wall metal, and they
have a stiff profile whilst being smooth in operation.
The final boom section has a small fixed metal hook, and
there is a lifting bar included.
Features
There is linked steering on the front axles although the range of movement is minimal.
The rear axle can be clipped up out of service.
The cab tilts and stays tilted at a good angle.
Separate deck posts can be added to the load deck.
Container locks can be used to position a shipping
container.
The front outriggers can be stored in the upright position
and can be telescoped out and rotated, and the piston
lowered. The rear outriggers can be extended and
lowered. The outriggers are essentially non-load
bearing.
The crane rotates smoothly and the boom unfolds
with the rams having a decent stiffness, although the
boom will bleed down under long extensions, or with
loads.
The
separate lifting beam clips on
to the headboard when not in use.
Quality
This model is well made with a high metal content.
The paintwork is very good and the graphics are
sharp.
Price
The model is reasonable value.
Overall
This truck looks attractive in BMS livery and would go
well with other models in the same livery. It is
flexible and can be posed in a variety of ways.
Footnotes
The model first appeared in
November 2019.
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| The parts and
manual. |
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On the road. |
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| Detailed rear
end. |
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| Loaded with a
container. |
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| Cabinets. |
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| Fitted with deck posts. |
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| Ready to load a
scissor lift. |
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| Scissor lift on
board. |
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