Presented here is the 1:50th scale Actros 2-axle tractor with 3-axle box
trailer decorated in Liebherr colours from Conrad. The front of the
model has a crisply cast grill with accurately contoured cutouts showing
the cooling grill inside, topped with a chromed Mercedes logo.
The bumper has inset light housings with clear plastic lenses while
small notches on the ends have amber indicator lenses fitted. The access
steps have been highlighted in silver with black door handles visible.
Self fit rear view mirrors and aerials are supplied and fit into the
holes in the cab frame and roof.
The cab can be tilted to view the engine compartment,
with a mock-up of the engine block visible. Chromed fuel tanks are
fitted to both sides of the chassis, protected behind side panels which
have inset detailing and a cut out for the exhaust pipe.
A silver platform with a
ridged surface is fitted to the chassis for safe coupling/uncoupling
with the fifth wheel pivoting to allow any Conrad trailer to be
connected.
The rear section of the chassis has air bottles cast into the frame on
the sides and beneath with plastic guards fitted above the rear wheels
which have coloured, semi-transparent light housings fitted
The underside of the truck is sparce, although there is a drive shaft to
the rear axle, simulated suspension detailing and a steering front axle
which achieves a very good degree of turn.
The 3-axle box trailer is a simple construction, featuring opening doors
to the rear which achieve a reasonable amount of movement. The doors
have grooves along the outer edge which connect together as the doors
are closed, while a stop is cast into the roof to prevent excess
pressure from pushing the doors into the trailer.
The rear board has a full length simulated rubber mat with warning
triangles and light clusters all visible, highlighted with coloured
paint to simulate the brake, indicator and reversing lights. Behind this
panel is a plastic storage box and a full width frame to store the
spare wheel.
The underside of the trailer has functioning suspension of the three
axles with large dimension tyres with an accurate road tread
pattern fitted to the silver wheel hubs. Pull down stabilisers are
fitted which are stiff enough to hold the weight of the trailer when
disconnected from the tractor and a plastic safety bar runs along each
side of the frame.
The paint finish is very good with authentic Liebherr yellow used
throughout, complete with a white stripe running along the sides of the
trailer with Liebherr branding towards the rear.
Source:
MINIATURE CONSTRUCTION WORLD
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