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| The Nooteboom box.
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| Air lines for
connection to the trailer. |
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| Tipping cab. |
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| The trailer
stands on landing legs. |
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| Excellent
detail on the underside of the trailer. |
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| Width markers
fitted.
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| The hub is a
good looking load.
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| Straps clip on
to the deck edge. |
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| Carrying
sections of a
Potain
Tower Crane. |
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This is a model of a Nooteboom
3-axle OSDS semi low-loader designated the
OSDS-48-03V(D). In this nomenclature the 48 represents
the total capacity of the trailer in tonnes and the 03
means that there are three rear axles. These trailers
have a low dead weight and are the workhorses of the
lighter end of heavy haulage.
They are designed to carry loads such as construction
plant, crane sections, and other equipment. This
version of the model includes a wind turbine hub.
Packaging
The model comes in a Nooteboom
branded box which is generic to the OSDS series.
Inside, the model is contained within an expanded
polystyrene tray, with the model held between clear
plastic formers. There were no defects or missing
parts on the review model.
It would have been good if some information had been provided
about the real trailer, and no instructions are supplied
for the model. There are quite a few separate parts
supplied but most experienced collectors will have no problem
identifying how to fix the pieces.
Detail
The tractor unit is a
MAN TGS LX 6x4. The detail on the chassis is of a high standard,
with the suspension and transmission elements reproduced
well. Detail on the wheel hubs is excellent, and the
tyre tread patterns look convincing with different tyres
on the front and rear axles.
The cab
has authentic
looking lights which have individual lenses, and beacon
lights
on the roof. The chevron graphics at the front
look good and other details include nice door
handles, number plates and colour-coded door
mirrors. The cab has the unique reference number for
this model which is T-021.
A detailed engine is provided under the cab which
includes an accurately modelled fan and exhaust.
Behind the cab there are coiled air lines and diamond surfacing
and the wheel arches look very authentic. At the
rear of the tractor the lights have plastic lenses and
the graphics on the mud flaps are good.
The trailer is highly detailed and has the unique
trailer number OPL 016. Underneath, the structure is modelled very well. The
axles are fully detailed with the suspension
modelled and there is hosing running to each wheel.
At the front a couple of landing legs and extendible width
markers are present. The surface of the trailer
is top quality with an excellent representation of a timber
surface which has screw holes modelled, and the metal surfacing
is textured well.
Details along the edges of the trailer are really nice with
an accurately coloured yellow stripe and tiny tie down points
modelled although they are not separate loops so cannot
actually be used. On one side there is a well detailed
control console. There are many tiny graphics
applied.
The gooseneck has connectors for lines from the tractor,
and the deck includes the offset aluminium strip which
is present in the real trailer. The headboard is
metal and a plastic tool chest is included. The
unique reference number for the trailer is written on
the gooseneck and for this model is OPL-016.
A separate pack of metal deck posts are provided and these
plug into holes in the deck edge and enough are provided
to use as an alternative to the headboard if required.
A pair of width markers attaches at the rear end of the
trailer if required although these are a very tight fit.
The load comprises two parts, a Vestas hub and nose
cone. Both are modelled in resin and include bolt
details. The hub has temporary canvas covers
modelled on the openings and these look authentic.
Also included are some palettes and elastic straps to
secure the load and the model looks all the better with
these used.
Features
The tractor unit has a steerable front axle but with
limited movement. The cab tilts smoothly to a nice
angle revealing the engine.
The trailer has many features. All the axles have
effective working suspension with good movement, and the rear axle is self-steering and
can adopt a very good angle. At the front the landing
legs can be screwed down, and the marker boards stowed under
the gooseneck can be slid into position. At the rear,
a couple of hinged support legs can be rotated down if required.
The rear width marker boards can be fitted or left off
as desired.
The trailer bed can be extended to almost double its
length, and there is a sliding cross beam too.
For wider loads the trailer has a load floor width
adjustment and this works with tiny extension consoles
which can be pulled out and then replica beams can be
laid between them. Other configuration options are
provided by fitting or omitting the deck posts, and the
same goes for the headboard.
The hub load can be added or left off as desired.
Quality
The overall quality level of the model is very high.
The castings are very good as is the detail level. The use
of plastic has been carefully considered to add detail and
the quality of the plastic is such that the look of the
model is not compromised.
The paintwork and graphics are of a very high standard.
Price
The model is good value given the quality, features
and detail.
Overall
The OSDS trailer has been produced in a number of
liveries and this is the first to include a load.
It is excellent and remains one of the outstanding
trailer models.
Footnotes
This version appeared in May 2011. A previous
version was reviewed
here. A four axle version
of the trailer was made as WSI
9571.
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| Loaded with the
hub. |
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| MAN cab
detailing is very good. |
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| The wind
turbine graphic on the equipment box is a nice touch. |
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| Very good
chassis detail.
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| Underside of
the trailer. |
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| Deck posts
fitted.
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| The hub is a
wide load. |
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| Width extension
boards fitted.
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| Trailer fully
extended. |
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| Loaded with a
Volvo A40D. |
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