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| The box.
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| Scania 140
grille looks convincing. |
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| Lift axle
mechanism is modelled. |
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| Detailed
trailer chassis with steering rear axle. |
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| Parked without
the Scania. |
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| Drop sides with
plastic deck.
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| Smart profile.
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| Unloading brick
stacks. |
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| Trolley
traversed to the end of the beam. |
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 Comment on this model.
This model is a Scania 140 with a 3-axle Floor brick trailer fitted with a Hulo loader crane.
It is in the colours of Croonen, a Dutch company.
Packaging
The model comes in a WSI
branded box and is contained in an expanded
polystyrene tray with a plastic lid.
There were no defects or missing parts on the review
model.
There is no information about Croonen or the real
vehicle, and no instructions are supplied for the model.
A few parts need to be assembled on the trailer.
Detail
The tractor unit is a Scania 140 6x2 unit.
The chassis is very good with the transmission and suspension
detailed in metal, The rear axle is very detailed
with the lift mechanism fully modelled. The engine
and gearbox are coloured, and the exhaust system looks
good
too. The tyres
have differing tread patterns on different axles
and they are mounted on detailed
wheels.
The cab has some nicely rendered
graphics and a number plate. At the top the roof
light and visor are solid, and the Scania grille and
lights look very good.
Rubber mud flaps are fitted behind the front wheels, and
under the cab is a detailed engine.
Behind the cab there are coiled air lines and a diamond plated walkway
leads to the fifth wheel area. The fuel tanks are
modelled in detail. At the back the rear light clusters have nice plastic lenses.
The trailer is very detailed
underneath and hoses run from the front to the small
tank at the mid point. The axles are detailed with the large spring on
the twin axle rather standing out because it is silver. There are a couple of landing legs
with tiny rollers and handles, and a spare wheel.
The surface of the trailer is high quality with a good representation of a timber surface,
and the side panels are painted really well, with each
side modelled as one piece rather than separate panels as a
modelling compromise. At the rear
the lights are good and the Floor name is on the mud
flaps. A length of wire is supplied to act as a
cable to power the crane and it fits into holes at the
rear.
The Hulo crane is modelled in metal and is very good. The
structural elements are finely cast, and there is some
excellent detail including the Hulo name in small
graphics.
Features
The steering on the Scania turns to a reasonable
amount. The rear axle can lift out of service as it can
oscillate with the drive axle, and the height of lift is
very good.
The cab tilts to reveal the engine, and can stay tilted.
The trailer is fully featured. All the axles have
effective working suspension with good movement, and the
rear axle
steers by a mechanical linkage to the fifth wheel.
The landing legs can be screwed down
revealing smooth pistons.
The sides of the trailer can be lowered, and the rear
panel can be removed and extension tracks for the crane
folded out.
The Hulo crane can travel along the deck. The arm rotates and the
trolley can be positioned along the beam by hand.
Amazingly it includes a working winch which can be
operated using the supplied key.
The look of the model can be enhanced by using a set of
'Hulo-stacked' bricks which are available as a separate
accessory. A single stack does not fit perfectly
into the lifting frame but it is good enough.
Quality
This is a very high quality model with a high metal
content.
The paintwork and graphics are very good.
Price
It is very good value overall.
Overall
A lot of care has been put into this model of a classic
truck, and the result is an excellent model with high
functionality. It is outstanding.
Footnotes
It first appeared in Croonen colours in May 2014. The brick accessory
pack to suit this model is WSI part number 12-1023.
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| On the road. |
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| Steering angle
is reasonable. |
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| Tilting cab. |
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| Detailed
Scania chassis.
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| Detail of the
mechanically linkage for the rear axle steering. |
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| Hulo crane.
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| Very smart
truck. |
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| Fully loaded.
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| Unloading. |
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