 | | WSI box for the truck. |  |  | | Impressive long truck. |  | | Box truck profile. |  | | Realistic number plate. |  | | Steering angle is pretty good. |  | | Tilting cab with PACCAR engine. |  | | Trailer looks impressive. |  | | Doors look good but they do not open. |  | | Stabiliser has cranking handle. Tow bar length is adjustable. |  | | Landing legs screwed down. |  | | Very sharp graphics. |  | | Truck / dolly connection. |
| This commercial vehicle is a truck and trailer in the colours of Vlug Transport, a Dutch company founded in 1953.
The tractor is a DAF CF 85 Box Truck and has the WSI model number 10132. The trailer is 3-axle with a 2-axle dolly and has WSI part number 10133.
The overall length of the real truck and trailer is over 25m.
Packaging
The models are packed in two standard WSI branded boxes with each part contained in a polystyrene tray and held in with a clear plastic former. There were no missing parts or defects on the review models.
There is no information provided about the real vehicle.
Detail
The DAF box truck chassis and transmission is high quality with the parts mostly metal, and the wheels are very detailed with different tyres on the front and rear axles.
The cab looks good with excellent lights and a realistic number plate. The cab interior is very good and includes the DAF logo on the steering wheel, and the DAF model number is on the side of the cab (85.460). There is a Vlug fleet number too. Under the cab is a detailed engine bearing the Paccar name.
The box section is metal and the graphics and painting are very sharp and clear. Large fuel tanks are on either side of the chassis and are protected by plastic boards. The rear decoration is good with careful delineation of the doors by casting detail and paint, and the rear lights and number plate are convincing.
The trailer is a 3-axle box with a 2-axle dolly. The dolly is highly detailed with coiled air lines, some hosing to the wheels and the stabiliser includes a cranking handle. The wheels are detailed.
The trailer chassis has the suspension modelled well and the large tyres look authentic with detailed wheels. The landing legs are metal with realistic smooth pistons.
At the front there are connection points for air lines. The side protection bars are plastic and not solid like those on the DAF truck and as some real versions of the trailer have. The box is a robust metal piece that is decorated to the same high standard as the box truck. The lights and other details at the rear are very good.
Features
The DAF box truck has steering and it has a good range of movement. The tyres are slightly loose fitting on the wheels so they might need adjustment to prevent wheel wobble when the truck is rolled.
The cab tilts forward to about 45° and can pose in the tilted position.
The dolly has working suspension on both axles, and the stabiliser can be lowered by unscrewing. The drawbar is pinned and can be lengthened although most of the holes in the drawbar are smaller than the pin so it does not fit.
The trailer axles have very good sprung suspension, and the landing legs can be lowered by unscrewing. If desired the trailer can be fitted directly to a tractor.
When fully configured an impressive vehicle results that is around 50cm long.
Quality
This model is high quality with little plastic, and it feels robust.
The paintwork and graphics are very good.
Price
The model is reasonable value.
Overall
This is an impressive looking truck and trailer combination with very good paint and graphics. The working features are good although It would have been nice if the boxes had opening doors. It is highly recommended.
Footnotes
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|  | | WSI box for the trailer. |  | | The vehicle on the road. |  | | Graphics are very good. |  | | Smart DAF cab. |  | | Wheels and mud flaps are good. |  | | Fleet number on the cab. |  | | Trailer in profile. |  | | All metal construction. |  | | Underneath the trailer. |  | | Towing the dolly. |  | | Good detailing. |  | | Trailer can be coupled with other tractors. |
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