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| Palfinger box.
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| Very shiny
container. |
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| Simple
decoration. |
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No number plate as this is a generic truck for Palfinger
Marketing.
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| Container with
cover off. |
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| Feeding a
paver. |
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| Nice tanks. |
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| Loading the
container. |
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| Without the
container. |
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This truck is a Volvo FH4 Sleeper Cab
6x4 with a Palfinger Hooklift System and a Hooklift
Asphalt Container.
Packaging
The box is
Palfinger branded, and inside the packaging is the standard WSI type for a truck model.
There were no missing parts on the review
model. There was a small paint blemish on the
front bumper, but this was barely visible under normal
light.
There is no information
about the real truck, Hooklift System, or model.
Detail
The
Volvo chassis is a 6x4 arrangement and it is modelled
with metal suspension and transmission parts.
The wheels are very detailed with different tyres on the
steering and driven axles.
The cab has the distinctive front grille and there
are colour-coded door mirrors. There are no number
plates as this is a generic truck model to advertise the
Hooklift System.
Behind the cab there are good looking tanks with
coloured caps, and diamond plated wheel arches.
The Hooklift is modelled well, and the twin rams have
metal jackets.
The asphalt container is half-pipe shaped, with a very
reflective chrome exterior. It has a plastic
cover which is textured to represent tarpaulin.
Features
The
front axle has limited steering, but there is enough to
create a worthwhile pose.
The cab tilts and stays tilted at a good angle,
with a Volvo engine visible underneath.
The movement of the Hooklift system is very good, and it
includes a telescopic section, and any intermediate pose
can be held. The rear rollers on the chassis turn.
The tipping function for the container is also very
good.
The container cover is removable, and the rear tailgate
opens although it was not free-swinging on the review
model. The rear roller on the container are not
functional.
Quality
It is well made with a high metal content
and appropriate use of plastic.
The paintwork is very good and the
Palfinger graphics are sharp.
Price
The model is reasonable value.
Overall
It is good to see this variation of a truck and the
Hooklift System is a nice addition to the WSI range.
This version of the model poses well with other suitable
models.
Footnotes
The model first appeared
at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in January 2018. This model
was also listed as WSI 04-2046.
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| Smart Volvo
cab. |
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Profile view. |
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| Detailed
chassis. |
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| Typically Volvo. |
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| Volvo engine. |
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| Good in a mini
diorama. |
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