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| The box. |
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| Excellent
graphics. |
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| Detailed
chassis. |
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| Detailed rear
end. |
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| Detailed
trailer chassis. |
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| Replica timber
deck. |
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| Extended. |
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| Raised support
beam, timber edge beam and container lock are included
accessories. |
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| Ramps are
included. |
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| Rear steering
on the trailer. |
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This is a model of a
MAN TGX XXL Euro 6C (Facelift) 6x2 tag axle tractor with a Broshuis 4-axle semi low
loader.
The model is decorated in the colours of Torben
Rafn, the Danish heavy haulage specialist.
Packaging
The model comes in a WSI Models branded box with a window,
and it is held between plastic formers.
There were no missing parts
or damage on the review model.
There are quite a few parts supplied
for the trailer, but no instructions.
Detail
The tractor is a
MAN TGX XXL Euro 6C (Facelift) 6x2. It has a very
detailed chassis, with
the suspension and transmission modelled, and the
gearbox and exhaust are represented. The
wheel decoration is particularly nice, and there are different tyre
tread patterns on the driven axle.
The cab has excellent decoration, and precise graphics
are printed. There
are beacon lights on the roof. Behind the cab, there are coiled lines, and a
ladder, and a diamond plated stepping plate. The rear
lights have lenses, and there are realistic number
plates front and rear.
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 on
the trailer include some 'micro' graphics on the
gooseneck.
The gooseneck has a spare wheel.
The trailer width can be extended with boards and there
are also parts for securing a container, and there is a
support beam and a pack of deck posts supplied.
Separate ramps are provided for accessing the trailer at
the rear end, and plates for accessing the gooseneck.
A pair
of width markers loosely attach at the rear end of the trailer
if required, and a couple of pull-out ones are stowed under
the gooseneck.
Features
The MAN has a moderate steering angle with the mechanism
being a little loose on the review model. The model rolls nicely.
Under the tilting cab is a nice engine with coloured
components.
The trailer has plenty of features. All the axles have
effective working suspension with good movement, and the
rear two axles are linked with self-steering and can
adopt a reasonable angle.
At the front the landing legs can be screwed down, 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 and rear loading ramps are also included.
Quality
This is ahigh quality truck model.
The paintwork and graphics are excellent.
Price
The model is reasonable value as a limited edition.
Overall
As an attractive model the Torben Rafn colour scheme
hits the spot, and the model overall is of a very high
standard.
Footnotes
The model appeared in May 2020.
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On the road. |
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| Attractive MAN. |
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| Ladder at the
back of the cab. |
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| Textured
stepping surfaces. |
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| Nice engine
under the cab. |
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| Lights at the
rear. |
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| Graphics on the
gooseneck. |
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| Impressive. |
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| Track frame
load. |
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