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| WSI box.
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| Scania tractor
looks great in William Whyte's colours.
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| Coiled air
lines. |
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| Excellent
detail underneath. |
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| Impressive
underneath. |
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| Excellent
steering and suspension.
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| Trailer
detailing is great. |
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| Very smart
truck. |
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| Loaded with
ballast.
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| Parked up with
a
Liebherr LTM 1200-5.1. |
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This is a model of a 6-axle ballast carrier designated the
OVB-102-06 with standard double tyres. The total capacity of the trailer is
102 tonnes and there are six rear axles. It is typically used
for carrying the counterweight of large mobile
cranes.
This version of the model is paired with a Scania R 6x4 Tractor
and is in the colours of
William Whyte, a Scottish crane hire company
Packaging
The WSI branded box is their standard design. It is
shipped in a cardboard outer carton.
Inside, the model sits in an expanded polystyrene
tray with a clear plastic lid. The back of the
equipment box of the Scania was loose in the box and had
to be refitted. One of the landing legs for the trailer
was also loose as there was insufficient screw
thread.
No instructions are included. The only assembly required
is to join the tractor and trailer together and to fit
the optional deck posts.
Detail
The tractor unit is high quality, with very good
transmission and suspension features on the chassis.
The tyre tread patterns look good as do the detailed hubs.
The front of the Scania authentically reproduces the
real tractor with accurate graphics, detailing and
number plate. The light bar and lights above the
windscreen are very good. Inside the cab, the detail level
is also good.
Under the cab is a detailed engine.
The exhaust is really good and there are air lines
and an excellent diamond plated walkway leading
to the fifth wheel area. At the back the rear
light clusters are convincing.
The trailer is very detailed with an excellent
deck surface with plastic replica timber decking. The main
metal structure has diamond plating and a headboard at the front end.
Along the sides of the deck various tying points are present. Some
very small graphics are also added including a fleet
number at the front. The rear
light bar is very good with many graphics.
A set of manual controls for the trailer are represented
forward of the first axle, and the cabling runs to this panel.
On the opposite side is a spare wheel holder with spare
wheel.
Underneath, the trailer structure is excellent and
plastic lines extend from the front to each axle assembly.
Each axle is a fully detailed unit with suspension and
hydraulic features, and wheel arches. The tyres and
wheels
are good, and the pair of hydraulic landing legs have metal
pads and smooth pistons.
A separate pack of metal deck posts are provided and
these plug into holes in the deck edge.
Features
The Scania has steering but
with very limited lock because the tyres become fouled.
It has a fully
tilting cab which opens up to a good angle.
The trailer has an opening holder for the spare wheel. The hydraulic landing
legs can be screwed down with the pistons remaining
smooth in appearance.
The trailer has very good steering with, counted from the front, axle 1 and axles 3 to 6 steering, with
the rear four linked together and they give
an excellent representation of the proportional nature of
the steering with axle 6 steering the most.
Each axle
has independent working suspension powered by small springs.
As an additional feature, axle 1 can be raised and clipped
out of service.
Deck posts can be fitted if desired although some sit
loose in their holes and so lean easily.
Quality
The overall quality level of the model is high with very
good detailing and careful use of plastic. The
paintwork and graphics are very good.
Price
The model is good value given it is a limited edition.
Overall
This is a very attractive model in the colours of
William Whyte. Despite the minor quality issues
affecting the review model it is highly recommended.
Footnotes
This version of the model appeared in January 2012.
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| The parts
including collector card.
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The complete vehicle without deck posts installed. |
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| Graphics all
around.
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| Profile view. |
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| The cab tilts well
to reveal a detailed engine. |
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| High detail. |
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| Deck posts
fitted. |
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| Spare wheel
holder opens and a spare wheel is included. |
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| Proportional
steering on the trailer. |
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| On the road. |
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