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| The box. |
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| Attractive
Gruber colour scheme. |
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| Detailed
grille. |
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| Engine under
the cab. |
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| Extended deck. |
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| Heavy crane
sections. |
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| Rear width
markers are a little loose fitting. |
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| Loading
equipment. |
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| Liebherr
ballast blocks on board. |
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| Deck width
extensions and posts can be fitted. |
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This is a model of a
Scania R Highline 6x4 tractor with a Broshuis 4-axle semi low
loader.
It is in the colours of the Italian logistics company Gruber.
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
Scania R Highline CR20H 6x4 unit. It has a very
detailed chassis, with
the suspension and transmission modelled. The
wheel hubs are particularly nice, and there are different tyre
tread patterns on the driven and non-driven axles.
The cab has the distinctive Gruber colour scheme, with
black door mirrors. There is a fleet number and
realistic number plate. There
are beacon lights on the roof. Behind the cab, there are coiled lines,
with the Scania name embossed in the rear wall.
There is a fire extinguisher box and ladder also. The rear
lights have lenses and the mud flaps have Scania
printing.
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 storage side boards and 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 Scania has a steerable axle with some
movement. 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 a high quality truck model from WSI with a high
metal content.
The paintwork and graphics are excellent.
Price
The model is reasonable value as a limited edition.
Overall
This limited edition model is an excellent combination
of detail and functionality. It looks nice in the
Gruber colour scheme.
Footnotes
The model appeared in
September 2020.
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On the road. |
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| The parts. |
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| Detailed
chassis. |
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| Scania name on
the back of the cab. |
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| Detailed
chassis. |
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| Loaded with
road building machinery. |
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| Moderate steering. |
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| Beam provides
level loading. |
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| Large container
can be carried. |
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