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| WSI box.
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| Beautiful
appearance. |
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| Large Fassi
crane. |
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Excellent graphics.
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| High detail at
the back. |
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| Carrying a
container. |
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| Deck posts and
alternative load. |
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| Pull out
outrigger beam rotates down. |
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| Impressive. |
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This truck is a Scania R Flatbed + Fassi F1100 Loader
Crane.
The
loader crane is rated at 90 tonne metres with a maximum
lift of 25 tonnes.
Fassi
is an Italian company founded in 1955.
The model is in the colours of the Danish company
Erling Andersen.
Packaging
The box is a standard WSI style
and inside the model is contained within a tray with a clear lid.
There were no missing parts on the review
model. A small light was detached during shipping and
was easily glued back.
A generic instruction sheet is included which explains
the features of the Fassi crane. There is no information
about the real truck.
Detail
The chassis is an 8x2 arrangement and it is modelled
in detail including the gearbox.
The wheels are highly decorated with different tyres on the
steering and driven axles.
The cab has air horns and light bar on the roof and the mirrors are colour-coded
with graphics applied. The cab is decorated with
high quality detailed graphics which look great. At the
front is a large box which is for the non-functional
front outrigger.
The deck is metal with high quality plastic replica
timber in part.
There are two-stage outrigger beams with metal pads, and
they are positioned behind the rear axle. The
pistons cannot be fully retracted, which detracts from
the appearance in transport mode.
At the back the lights look good and there are small
graphics. There is
also a plastic clip-type towing hitch.
Small plastic container locks are provided which fit into the deck
and allow a container to be posed on the deck without
sliding about. Metal deck posts can be fitted.
The Fassi crane is very good.
The outriggers are three-stage, and the pistons are
smooth, and small separate pads are supplied. An
additional set of small square spreader plates is also
included for the front and rear outriggers.
The base section has a slewing motor complete with hydraulic
hose, and there is a nice fuel tank.
There are lights on the lower boom sections and a winch which has thread hidden
under a tape covering.
The
boom sections appear to be thin-wall
metal, and they certainly have a stiff profile whilst
being smooth in
operation. The final boom section has a small
fixed metal hook.
A separate fly jib can be fitted although the modelling
scale means the last sections are not telescopic.
Features
There is linked steering
on the front axles and rear axle, although only a limited range of movement is possible
so it is more representative than effective.
The cab does not tilt because of the front outrigger
box.
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. They cannot support the model
wheels-free.
The crane rotates smoothly and the boom unfolds
with the rams being stiff in most extensions. The boom
has eight telescoping sections
which extend well and generally hold a pose.
The optional fly jib can be fitted, or left off.
It has an adjustable angle, and telescopic sections.
Quality
This model is well made with a high metal content.
The paintwork is very good with excellent graphics.
Price
The model is reasonable value.
Overall
This is a beautiful looking limited edition with a high
standard of detail and features.
Footnotes
This limited edition model first appeared in February
2021.
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| The parts and
instructions. |
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On the road. |
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| Front outrigger
box. |
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| Detailed
chassis with linked steering between axles 1,2 and 4. |
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| Very smart
wheels. |
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| Big loader
crane. |
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| Looks nice
loaded.
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| Poses well with
a load. |
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| Fly jib fitted. |
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