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| Attractive box.
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| Excellent
front grille. |
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| Detailed
chassis. |
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Opening grille. |
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| Multi-stage
rams.
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| Profile
view. |
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| Travelling
loaded. |
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| Being
loaded by a Volvo EC950E. |
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The
Volvo R100E Rigid Hauler has a weight of 75 tonnes and
can carry a payload of 95 tonnes.
Packaging
The model comes in a
very nice Volvo picture box with
the model held within two separate expanded polystyrene
trays and protected with clear plastic sheets.
There were
no missing parts or defects on the review model.
There is no information about the model, but there are
some technical details about the
real machine printed on the box.
Detail
The
undercarriage has very good detailing and the engine can
just be seen. The steering and transmission
systems are modelled well, and there is a fuel tank and
other equipment. The wheels are very good,
particularly the rear ones, and they appear to be metal.
The large firm rubber tyres have a good tread pattern.
Semi-rigid mud flaps are used.
At the front, two access stairs rise to the cab deck and
the stairs have a textured surface. Metal
handrails are provided throughout although they look a little
on the thick side. The front grille has
excellent mesh work and a tiny Volvo badge.
The cab
has lights at the front and it is
detailed inside, with a fire extinguisher and twin
seats with one having the Volvo name on it. The
control console is difficult to see but it is finely
detailed. There are good quality silvered mirrors
outside the cab, but they are not quite at the right
angle.
Very small graphics are used at various points on the
model.
At the back the large suspension cylinders are modelled
well, and rock deflector bars hang down between the
wheel pairs.
The body has a very good structure underneath and is
well finished with sharp graphics. Lifting eye
locations are solid. The hydraulic rams which lift
the body are multi-stage.
Features
The wheels roll freely and the steering angle
is good. There is excellent sprung suspension on
the front and back wheels.
The front grille drops forward to reveal the radiator.
The body tips to achieve a very good angle thanks to the
multi-stage hydraulic rams. The body can be locked
in the tilted position by inserting two steel pins,
although they are difficult to access.
Quality
This is a very well made model with a high metal
content.
The paintwork and graphics are very good.
Price
It is a large model and this is reflected in the price.
Overall
WSI has produced a robust and high quality model.
It looks great and poses well with other models.
Footnotes
The model first appeared at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in
2019 and the first release occurred at the 2019 Bauma
Exhibition.
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| This is a
large truck. |
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| Body has a
nice structure.
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| Metal
handrails and mirror. |
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| Impressive
rear end. |
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| Large
mudflaps. |
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| Excellent
tipping angle. |
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| Looks
great. |
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