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| Excellent replica surface on the trailer bed. |
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| Detail and construction underneath is great too. |
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| The Bi-Fold ramp. |
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| Opening access hatch provides access to the hydraulics. |
Sword 2027 - Peterbilt 379 with Nelson Ramp
Trailer
Model Review May
2008
The front wheels on the
tractor steer, but the steering is 'notched' rather than variable so the wheels
can only be posed in one position when pointing left or right. The helper axle
can be clipped out of use and this is achieved by removing the cover above the
axle and adjusting a screw so this provides a variety of display options.
The hood opens in a very easy action and the cab doors can be opened too. The ‘fifth wheel’ on the tractor works and is operated with a spring loaded lever to secure a trailer in position. It can also be adjusted longitudinally.
The trailer has working stabilisers which screw down to support the trailer. Skill has been applied in the model making to ensure the screw does not become visible making for a more realistic feature. At the rear the ramp folds down smoothly and provides a good access to the trailer bed. Within the bed there is an opening hatch at the ramp which gives access to the hydraulics. At the front two panels can be removed to provide access into the bed.
The edges of the trailer bed has loops to which the supplied chains can be attached and this allows loads to be tied down in a convincing fashion.