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MAN TGA 8x4 with Goldhofer STZ-H6 Semi-Trailer
Presented here is the limited
edition 1:50th scale MAN TGA 8x4 truck with Goldhofer STZ-H6 6-axle semi
trailer from Conrad. The model is finished in the H.N. Krane company
colours and is exclusive to Heavy Transport Models.
The MAN TGA prime mover supplied with the
trailer is nicely detailed with a tilting cab that reveals the engine
block at the heart of the chassis. The side panels have accurate panel
detailing with amber warning beacons and a chromed light bar mounted to
the roof.
The underside of the MAN TGA has a
replicated drive train between the rear axles although due to the
mechanism for the paired steering of the front two axles, the drive
shaft is missing from the gearbox to the rear axle. The front wheels
have wide tyres fitted while the driven wheels have double tyres, all of
which have a replicated tread pattern with the rear axles floating
within the frame, simulating the suspension of the full sized truck.
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The front bumper has
integrated driving lights with clear and amber tinted plastic lenses.
The cab interior has been replicated and is visible through the front
and side windows with plastic inserts above the cab doors and the
prominent raised MAN name and logo across the front body panel.
The rear view mirrors fit into
the holes on the cab frame with a front safety mirror also supplied.
The front surfaces of the mirror housings have been painted to match the
body colour with reflective material on the inner surface.
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The detail behind the cab is
very good with a frame containing the large fuel tank with storage
compartment which has raised door handle detailing. A chromed service
platform has been added and the exhaust stack raises up behind the cab.
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The fifth wheel pivots and there is a
towing pintle hitch fitted to the rear frame with a hole in the frame to
fit a second towing hitch (Pictured right). The plastic wheel guards
have some nice fixing detailing with integrated brake, reversing and
indicator light clusters and simulated rubber mud guards, complete with
printed MAN logo.
The STZ range of semi-trailers are
flexible and sturdy, designed for a diverse range of applications from
general logistics to construction and mining industries and available
with up to 10 axles. The 6-axle version modeled here has a gooseneck
that can be adjusted and has stiff hydraulic rams which keep the neck in
the position chosen. The kingpin allows the trailer to connect to any
Conrad heavy haulage tractor and push-fits into the fifth wheel. A nice
touch on the trailer are the extending white and red chevron painted
width warning panels which are integrated into the trailer frame and
slide out as required.
The top deck of the trailer has some very
good casting detail with simulated wooden deck panels along with
recessed tie-down rings and an authentic diamond plate texture all
present. The trailer width can be extended by pulling out the extension
bars found along the sides of the trailer (As pictured above) although
there are no simulated wooden planks supplied with the model to rest on
the extended bars.
The single beam extending trailer has a
smooth operation with a floating bar which can be positioned at any
point along the extended frame. The side castings of the trailer bed
also have some good detailing with tie-down rings spaced along the
length of the trailer along with plastic safety frames fitted along each
side.
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A number of metal poles are
supplied with the model and push fit into the holes along the sides of
the upper deck.
Removable metal ramps are also
supplied which locate into the groove along the rear edge of the
trailer during use and, when not needed, slide into the storage
compartment mounted under the trailer bed which has opening doors on
both sides.
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The trailer has four extending
stabilisers, two at the front and two at the rear to keep the trailer
sturdy during loading/unloading.
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The length of the trailer measures 330mm
as pictured below, increasing to 485mm when fully extended and is
painted in the Maximum company colours with the name printed on the
sides of the storage compartment where a single spare wheel is also
fitted.
The rear trailer chassis houses six axle
lines with five of them featuring functional steering. The four rear
most axles have proportionate linked steering which has a reasonable
amount of movement with each axle having a little oscillation to
simulate the suspension found on the full sized trailer. The front two
axles can be raised off the ground by pushing them up until they catch
on the cast studs and this is another nice functional touch from Conrad.
The model is packaged in a sturdy
cardboard box with opening top using a shaped foam inner to securely
hold the model in place. As expected from Conrad, the paint finish is
excellent with crisp decal printing throughout. This is another good
addition to the H.N. Krane model range. It is pictured below as a
support truck for the Liebherr LTM1200-5.1 mobile crane which is also
available in H.N. Krane colours from Heavy Transport Models.
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