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| The box.
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| Moderate
steering angle. |
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| Detailed
chassis. |
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| Detailed
graphics. |
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| Tarpaulin is
detailed. |
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This classic truck is a
Mack F700 6x4 from the 1960s/70s with a
ballast box.
It is in the colours of the Dutch haulage company
Doornbos.
Packaging
It comes in a standard WSI-branded windowed box with the
model held in plastic formers within an expanded
polystyrene tray.
There were no
defects or missing parts on the review model.
There are no instructions for the model, or information
about the real truck.
Detail
The chassis is a 6x4 with the transmission and
suspension modelled to a high standard and the gearbox
has a gold finish.
The wheels are very detailed with different tyres on the
steering and driven axles.
The elevated roof has two see-through windows which is a
nice touch, and there are air horns and lights.
The grille looks realistic and there is a silver bulldog
mascot. The graphics include an accurate number plate.
There is a fleet number on the cab sides and a chrome
grab rails and chrome door handles and locks add a touch
of realism.
The cab interior is very good andunder the cab is a
detailed engine with a gold finish.
Behind the cab are intake and exhaust stacks, and coiled
lines and a nice spot light.
At the back the lights are represented well, and there
are large rigid mud flaps bearing the Mack logo.
The ballast box is a metal part with the side boards
painted to represent timber infills. The plastic
tarpaulin cover has realistic patterning.
Features
The steering turns to a moderate angle
before the wheels are fouled.
The cab tilts forward to about 45° and can be posed in the
tilted position.
The pin can be removed from the front hitch.
The ballast box is removable, and the canopy can be
detached.
Quality
This is a high quality model which is well made.
The paintwork and graphics are very good.
Price
The model is reasonable value for a limited
edition.
Overall
This is a nice model of the Mack F700. It would have
been nice to have had some information about the
historic real truck provided with the model.
Footnotes
The model appeared in August 2021.
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| Looks very
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On the road. |
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| Mack mud flaps. |
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| Tilting cab. |
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| That Mack look. |
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| Without the
ballast box. |
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