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| The box. |
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| Smart looking
Volvo. |
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| Excellent
graphics. |
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| Detailed
engine. |
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| Simple gooseneck. |
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| Excellent
Globetrotter cab. |
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| Impressive
pose. |
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| Access plant on
the road. |
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| Nice display. |
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This is a model of a
Volvo F12 6x4 Globetrotter with a four axle semi-trailer.
The Volvo F12 was sold between 1997 and 1993. This
model has a number plate suggesting the real truck was
registered in April 1992.
It is in the colours of the Irish heavy haulage company
Richard O'Neill, which later became John O'Neill.
Packaging
The model comes in the WSI Models branded box with a window
and it is held between plastic formers.
There were no missing parts or defects on the review
model.
There are quite a few parts supplied
for the trailer, but no instructions.
Detail
The tractor is a
Volvo F12 6x4 unit. It has a very
detailed chassis, with
the suspension and transmission modelled in metal. There
is a spare wheel attached. The wheel hubs
are nice, and there are different tyre
tread patterns front and rear.
The cab is a stand-out piece of modelling. The lights
have
lenses, and the grille is particularly good. There is a realistic number plate,
and the graphics are very high quality.
Behind the cab, there are coiled lines, and a chromed
plastic exhaust. The wheel arches have feint diamond
plating graphics and they look very good. The rear lights have individual plastic
lenses.
The trailer is highly detailed. Underneath, the structure
of the trailer is modelled well, with the axles having the suspension fully represented,
and there are hoses running to each wheel. At the front
there are a couple of landing legs. Rear legs for
the loading ramps are modelled but are not functional.
The surface of the trailer is very good with the screw holes modelled
in the replica timber deck. Details include some
detailed 'micro' graphics on the gooseneck.
On one side there is a control console box.
The loading ramps have a good structure and the rear
lights are mounted on them. Fine gauge chains
connect to the ramps. There is a number plate
also.
The trailer width can be extended with boards
and there are also parts for securing a container.
A pair
of width markers loosely attaches at the rear end of the trailer
if required, and a couple of pull-out ones are stowed under
the gooseneck.
Features
The Volvo has a steerable axle with reasonable
movement for posing purposes. The model rolls nicely
in a straight line.
Under the tilting cab is a nice engine.
The trailer has plenty of features. All the axles have
effective working suspension with good movement, and the
rear two axles are linked with self-steering and can
adopt a reasonable angle.
The loading ramps can be lowered to make a good landing
on the ground.
At the front the landing legs can be screwed down with
smooth sided pistons being revealed, and
the marker boards stowed under the gooseneck can be slid
into position.
The trailer bed can be extended to almost double its length. For wider loads
the trailer has a load floor width adjustment and this works
with tiny extension beams which can be pulled out and
then replica timber beams can be laid between them.
Other configuration options are provided by the gooseneck
storage. Locks for attaching shipping containers
are also supplied, as is a transverse support beam.
Loading
plates for the gooseneck are also included.
Quality
This is a very high quality truck model.
The paintwork and graphics are of a very high
standard.
Price
The model is good value as a limited edition.
Overall
The historic Volvo F12 has been modelled really well and
the O'Neill graphics are excellent. The trailer is
of a more modern vintage and is highly functional.
Footnotes
The model appeared in July 2017.
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On the road. |
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| Moderate
steering angle. |
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| Detailed
chassis. |
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| Patterning on
the wheel arches. |
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| Detailed
trailer chassis. |
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| Nice ramps. |
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| Loaded with
beams. |
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| Deck posts,
width extension and container lock. |
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