 | | Usual WSI box. |  |  | | Sharp graphics and details. |  | | Chromed exhausts have holes. |  | | Opening engine cover. |  | | Support legs lowered. |  | | Attractive truck. |  | | Covers open, being loaded. |  | | Fully loaded. |  | | Tipping is realistic. |
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This is a model of a Scania 143H Torpedo Tractor from the 1990s and a Bulthuis Tata 12 Tipper Trailer. The real trailer has an aluminium body for low weight and maximum payload.
It is in the colours of Zeldenrust which is a Dutch family business started in the 1960s and is a specialist in sand extraction.
Packaging
The packaging is a standard WSI branded box with the model contained within plastic formers within an expanded polystyrene tray.
There were no defects or missing parts on the review model.
There is no information about the real truck or model.
Detail
The Scania is a 6x2 configuration with the transmission and suspension detailed to typically high WSI standards. The wheels are smart and have different tyre types on different axles.
The distinctive 'torpedo' cab shape is modelled well is with many lights and a visor on the roof. The engine cover includes grab handles and locking straps and the width indicators are thin metal. A realistic number plate adds detail and the Zeldenrust livery and graphics are applied well.
Under the engine cover is a detailed engine with different components modelled.
Behind the cab are coiled air lines and anti-slip surfacing. The chrome exhaust stacks are good. At the back the lights have plastic lenses and there is a number plate.
The tipper trailer is fairly heavy with little plastic used. The chassis structure detail is very good with the beams having realistic flanges, and the axles are well detailed including air lines. Large chunky tyres are mounted on the wheels which have nice cover plates. The landing legs are metal with a finely modelled winding handle. The multi-stage hydraulic lift cylinder is metal.
The tipper body has fine panel detailing although the underside is plain rather than ribbed. There is a neat but large-looking hand shovel clipped on the front behind the metal ladder.
The cover system is also metal and very well made. The Zeldenrust graphics are very sharp.
Features
The Scania steering moves easily with a reasonable range before the wheels foul the wheel arches.
The engine cover tilts and can pose tilted.
On the tipper axles 1 and 3 have linked steering and this works really well although it is not linked to the fifth wheel. Each axle has sprung suspension.
The landing legs can be lowered to support the trailer and they do not show screw threads.
The main lift cylinder is stiff enough to hold any pose, and the body can be raised to an angle of around 45°. The tailgate opens and closes smoothly and is free-swinging.
The cover system is engineered really well with each half able to open fully and fold flush with the body sides.
Quality
This model is high quality with relatively little plastic.
The paintwork is very good with high quality decoration on the Scania and trailer.
Price
The model is fair value for a limited edition.
Overall
The Scania torpedo is a distinctive truck and this version looks really good in the Zeldenrust colour scheme. It is easy to highly recommend.
Footnotes
The model appeared in June 2014.
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|  | | Realistic model. |  | | On the road. |  | | Coiled air lines. |  | | Steering at the maximum. | |
|  | | Steering axles. |  | | Winding handle on the support legs. |  | | Smart tailgate. |  | | Loading up. |
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