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| Simple WSI box.
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| Bullbar at the
front. |
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| Many lights at
the back. |
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| Chassis detail
is moderate, with good rear axles. |
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| Extended ready
for loading. |
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| Detailed
control console on the gooseneck. |
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| Loading up. |
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| Fully loaded. |
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| Tractors packed
tight. |
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 Comment on this model.
This model is a specialised trailer for the transport of
tractors units paired with a historic Scania R143M 450
V8 6x2 tractor.
It is in the colours of the
VSB
Group of Holland, which buys and sells trucks and
also style and modifies them.
Packaging
The packaging is 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.
A numbered collector card is included with indicates
that 250 of this model have been made. A warning
card advises not to tilt the cab because of the attached
bullbar.
Detail
The Scania is a 6x2 configuration with the transmission
and suspension detailed to a high standard. The wheels
look smart with coloured hubs and different tyres on
different axles.
The cab is highly decorated with many lights and horns
on the roof and there are some very nice graphics.
The door mirrors are colour-coded and a finely detailed
bullbar is fixed to the front.
Behind the cab are coiled air
lines and anti-slip surfacing extends throughout.
At the back the large number of lights have plastic
lenses and there is a number plate.
The trailer has well detailed suspension on the axles
and the wheels and tyres look good.
At the front there are soft mud flaps and the wheel
wells and non-slip surfaces are fine. The moving
ramps have textured surfaces but some of the connection
rivets have unusually large heads for a WSI model.
There are tiny painted reflectors along the sides and
the rear lights look good. Wheel chocks and ramps
are provided as extras along with two very large
spanners.
Features
The Scania steering
moves easily with limited range before the wheels foul
the wheel arches.
The axles on the trailer have working suspension.
The functionality of the trailer ramps is very good.
The front ones can tilt up to support a tractor and
allow the rear end of another tractor underneath.
The floor of the trailer extends and the outer ramps can
be raised using a clever mechanism to allow the trailer
to be loaded. The rear can be extended to provide
an extra wheel well.
Ramps can be posed for loading and wheel chocks can be
inserted in a number of positions.
Quality
This model is high quality with relatively little
plastic.
The paintwork is very good with high quality decoration
on the Scania.
Price
The model is reasonable value.
Overall
WSI has produced an interesting model of an unusual
trailer type. It has very good functionality and
looks impressive when loaded with tractors. It is
easy to highly recommend.
Footnotes
The model appeared in February 2014 and was made in
a certificated run of 250 models.
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| The parts and
collector card. |
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On the road. |
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| Interesting
graphics. |
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| Steering at the
maximum. |
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| Colourful
Scania. |
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| Rear extended,
ramps laid. Wheel chocks can be positioned in a
number of locations. |
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| Ready to load.
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| Last tractor
reversing on. |
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| Looks great
loaded. |
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