Conrad 40140 - Goldhofer SPZ-DL 4 Telescopic Trailer
Model Review March 2005

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The Goldhofer trailer in normal road going configuration.

Standard Mercedes Actros truck cab.

Rear view.

Tilting cab reveals the engine block.

Underside of the trailer showing the linked rear steering.

The 1:50 scale 4 axle telescopic trailer is one of a series of Goldhofer trailer models which have been produced by Conrad.

Packaging

The model is packed in the usual Conrad truck style of a long plain box which encloses the model in a foam wrapping.  The review model was undamaged.  No instructions are provided and none are necessary.  There is some user-assembly of the wing mirrors and the trailer upstands.

Detail

The tractor unit is a 3 axle Mercedes Actros unit. The chassis has a fuel tank and exhaust detail with the real axles having differentials and propshafts. Wheel hubs are plastic. At the rear, the light clusters are painted on. The cab has orange beacon lights, wing mirrors and a windscreen visor whilst the front bumper has inlaid headlight lenses and also tiny indicator lenses.  Inside the cab has the normal seating and steering wheel details.

The trailer is mostly metal with the deck painted brown to represent timber.  Separate plastic upstands are provided which fit into holes in the deck.  However these are not a tight fit so they tend to be loose and not straight which detracts from the look a little, unless they are fitted in with a little packing to make them tight. There is a spare wheel under the deck and the telescoping drive machinery is all modelled.  The sideguards are plastic.  At the back of the trailer light details are painted and additional signage such as the maximum speed limit are included.