 | | The box. |  |  | | Air lines and tanks look good. |  | | Trailer chassis with the 'walking floor' mechanism at the centre. |  | | Excellent ladders and platform at the front. |  | | Smart decoration. |  | | Rear doors are detailed. |  | | Tarpaulin off, the walking floor is visible. |  | | Detailed controls. |
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This model features a Volvo FH2 Globetrotter XL 4x2 tractor and a Bulthuis Cargo Floor Trailer in the colours of Kolk, a Dutch transport company. Bulthuis is a Dutch trailer manufacturer.
The Cargo Floor system (also known as a walking floor) consists of slats which in move sequence to transit a load to or from the back of the trailer. This mechanism avoids the need for tipping equipment and there are no headroom issues. It is suitable for bulk materials and palletized loads.
Packaging
The model arrived in a WSI branded box which did not name the model.
There were no defects or missing parts on the review model.
There is no information about the real truck included, and no instructions for the model. There are a few parts to fit to the trailer and it is easy to do.
Detail
The Volvo chassis is very detailed with the transmission and suspension modelled in metal, and various tanks look very good. The tyres have different tread patterns front and rear and the wheels look sharp with their blue centres.
The roof has a variety of lights and the front grille, colour-coded door mirrors and metallic paint are attractive. Interior detail is good. Behind the cab there are coiled air lines and the wheel arches are plastic. The rear lights have plastic lenses and there is a realistic number plate front and rear.
The trailer chassis is also very detailed and the system for moving the floor slats is modelled nicely. The axle suspension is modelled and the wheels and tyres look nice. The landing legs have smooth piston sides.
The body sides are metal and finely decorated with sharp graphics. At the front the access ladders and platforms are metal and excellent. A detailed control console for the moving floor is modelled and the very detailed rear light cluster looks good too.
The plastic tarpaulin cover is moulded to indicate texturing and there are holding down straps. A roll fits on top.
Inside the trailer the moving floor is nicely modelled in metal.
Features
The steering of the front axle can be pressured to a decent angle to obtain a more interesting pose, although the tyres are fouled.
The cab tilts and a detailed engine is revealed underneath.
The trailer has fully sprung suspension and the landing legs can be lowered to hold the trailer level when not attached to a tractor.
A flap folds down at the rear to cover the trailer lights when necessary during loading / unloading.
The model can be displayed with or without the tarpaulin cover fitted over.
Quality
This is a very high detail, high quality model.
The Kolk livery is excellent and the applied graphics are very sharp.
Price
The model is good value for money.
Overall
This is a great-looking truck model in the livery of Kolk. It is very detailed and is easy to highly recommend.
Footnotes
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|  | | The parts out of the box. |  | | On the road. |  | | Very attractive colour scheme. |  | | Detailed chassis. |  | | Detailed engine under the cab. |  | | Impressive. |  | | Smart wheel trims add to the look. |  | | Holding down straps. |
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