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WSI box.
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Nice colour
scheme. |
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Detailed
chassis. |
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Under the
trailer parts.
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Paver load. |
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Hamm Roller on
board. |
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Yellow deck
stripe is intricately applied. |
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Nice display. |
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The tractor is a Volvo FH4 Twin Steer
6x2 and the
trailer is a Nooteboom 2-axle EURO-PX Low Loader.
It is in the colours of
Saan,
the Dutch crane and heavy haulage specialst.
Packaging
The packaging is a
WSI-branded windowed box with the model
held by plastic formers within an expanded polystyrene
tray.
There were no defects or missing parts on the review
model.
A booklet is included which has excellent information
about the real trailer, including photos, and features
of the model are also described.
Detail
The
Volvo tractor has a very good chassis with
the 6x2 transmission modelled with a green gearbox
visible.
The wheels are very detailed. The tyres are the
same on the
rear steered and driven axle.
The cab
roof has orange beacon lights, and stub aerials. The
Volvo grille is excellent with fine mesh work and
graphics.
There is a realistic number plate and Convoi
Exceptionnel sign.
Under the cab is a detailed engine which has the Volvo
name on it.
The Volvo name is embossed in the casting at the back of
the cab. Coiled air
lines are fitted, and at the back the light cluster
looks good and the mud flap has Saan branding applied.
The trailer is made up of the
Flexneck gooseneck with outside beams, and low loader
with 2-axle bogie.
The gooseneck is a
very nicely formed metal part. There are defined
holes at the front for coiled line connections, and ting
graphics all round. The control console on
the left side is exceptionally finely detailed, and
yellow reflective stripes run on each side. A spare wheel sits in the
storage area on top there is a tool box. A
highlight is a tiny cylinder with the Nooteboom logo
applied.
There is a detailed surface on the flat bed with plastic
timber decking which has the screw pattern visible. The
white reflective stripe continues along the edges.
Tiny non-functioning brackets for supporting timber edge
extensions are modelled, and white striping is
intricately applied. A services connection to the
gooseneck is provided at the front.
The
2-axle bogie features
a central trough, and two blanking plates can be fitted
if required. Excellent graphics are applied all around
the bogie, and on top the bolt positions above the Pendel
axles are highlighted.
Width marker
boards can be added front and back.
Features
The Volvo has linked steering with a limited range of
movement possible.
The cab tilts forward to about 45° and can pose in the
tilted position.
The
low loader deck can be separated from the gooseneck for
loading. Clips are provided to lock the gooseneck
position when disconnected from the trailer, although
they are initially tough to insert.
The toolbox on the gooseneck has an opening lid and this
is a nice feature.
The bogie axles have linked steering which is precise.
They also have sprung suspension.
The deck is extendible and the mechanism works smoothly.
Quality
This model is high quality with plastic used
appropriately.
The paintwork is very good with many
excellent small graphics.
Price
The model is reasonable value.
Overall
This is another nice limited edition version of the Nooteboom
Euro Low Loader and it poses well with suitable loads.
It is a very nice combination of detail and
functionality.
Footnotes
The model appeared in
May 2021.
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The parts and
booklet. |
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On the road. |
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Behind
the cab. |
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Tilting cab. |
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The trailer
extended. |
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Nice colour
scheme. |
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Excellent
Volvo. |
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