 | | WSI box. |  |  | | Nice profile. |  | | The steering can be pushed to a reasonably hard lock. |  | | Blue boxes are plastic. |  | | Thermo King refrigeration unit. |  | | Attractive truck. |  | | Trailer is metal. |  | | Detailed rear doors. |
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This model is a Mercedes-Benz Actros MP4 GigaSpace Tractor with a Schmitz Refrigerated Trailer. It is in the colours of Europe Flyer, a Dutch company.
Packaging
The packaging is a typical WSI branded box with the model sitting in an expanded polystyrene tray.
There were no missing parts or defects on the review model.
There is no information provided about the real truck or model.
Detail
The Actros chassis is a 4x2 and the transmission and suspension are highly detailed and modelled in metal. Also the gearbox, exhaust system, and tanks look convincing. The tyres have different tread patterns front and rear and the wheels look really good in this colour scheme.
The cab has aerodynamic faring, with small aerials on the roof. The colour-coded door mirrors and distinctive grille stand out, and the lights look good too. A realistic number plate adds detail, and the cab artwork is very high quality.
Interior detail is good with a two tone colour scheme, and the Mercedes logo on the steering wheel.
Behind the cab there are coiled air lines and the wheel arches are plastic. The light bar at the rear is highly detailed with individual lenses for the lights and there is a realistic number plate front and rear.
The trailer is heavy as it is mostly metal with the exception of the blue boxes underneath. The axle assemblies are modelled well with nice wheels and the landing legs are detailed with a fine winding handle.
At the front the Thermo King refrigeration unit is modelled well with connection points for airlines from the tractor provided underneath. The graphics on the sides are very sharp and clear.
At the rear the door bolts and hinges are nicely highlighted although the paintwork was not quite perfect. The lights have plastic lenses, and there are tiny side lights.
Features
The Actros steering achieves a reasonable angle so interesting poses are possible.
The cab tilts to reveal the engine but it is difficult to maintain a tilted pose.
The trailer has working suspension with each axle individually sprung.
The landing legs at the front can be lowered to support the trailer when disconnected from a tractor, and no unsightly screw threads are visible.
Quality
This model is very high quality with limited plastic.
The paintwork and graphics are very good.
Price
The model is reasonable value.
Overall
WSI has produced a convincing model of the Actros MP4 GigaSpace cab, and it looks attractive in the Europe Flyer livery. It is good the steering on the tractor has a decent range, although the cab was reluctant to stay tilted. Opening doors would have been a nice feature but overall it is easy to highly recommend.
Footnotes
The model appeared in June 2014.
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|  | | High quality graphics. |  | | On the road. |  | | Detail behind the cab. |  | | Difficult to pose tilted cab. | |
|  | | Stands well on the support legs. |  | | Sharp graphics. |
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