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MAN TGS with Doll 5-axle low-bed semitrailer
Doll Fahrzeugbau AG are a fourth
generation family company that specialise in high-tech transport
solutions. Based in Germany, the company produce specialised trailers in
the logging transport and special haulage sectors and have a number of
trailer designs including the 5-axle low-bed semi trailer which has been
accurately captured in 1:50th scale by Conrad, shown here in the
limited edition Eurovia company decoration.
The MAN TGS 6x2 truck has plenty of
surface detailing cast into the various panels of the cabin including
the authentic ridges on the sides with a painted roof panel and a single
hole where the flexible plastic aerial needs to be inserted. As with
most Conrad models, the rear view mirrors need attaching to the cab
frame and they have a reflective mirrored surface which adds to the
realism and a white painted front surface.
The black plastic air cleaner grill
running up the corner of the cab has some intricate perforation
detailing with the MAN name and logo embossed on the surface which is a
nice addition while the Eurovia graphics and logos have been added
around the cabin and are crisp and clear.
The pivoting plastic fifth wheel coupling
allows the truck to be connected to any Conrad trailer while the large
chromed fuel tank, complete with integral access steps and plastic wheel
guards all add to the realistic
appearance. The rear of the chassis houses a towing hitch while an
additional hitch is also supplied which fits into the hole on the end of
the chassis beneath the fitted hitch (as pictured below)
The front bumper has integrated clear
plastic lenses with the chromed MAN name and logo prominently displayed
across the engine. The front and tag axle both have a linked steering
bar but the range of movement is fairly limited.
The wheels have accurately treaded rubber
tyres and the rear driven axle floats within the suspension frame
although there is no drive shaft fitted due to the operation of the
steering tag axle. The entire cabin can be tilted forward to reveal the
engine block beneath.
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This trailer has been produced
in a number of different company colours and the only difference from
the original release are the plastic bars that allow the folding ramps
to be removed from the trailer.
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Once fitted, the ramps slide
along the rear of the trailer to accommodate both narrow and wide loads.
Each ramp unfolds and has ridge detailing on the upper surface with
structural detail on the underside. On the sample reviewed here, the
ramps were already fitted and the plastic pins have been pressed home
with great force, preventing them from being removed easily.
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The trailer bed can be completely detached
from the gooseneck (as pictured below) by removing the plastic pin.
This appears to be a strange requirement on the trailer and it is not
clear to me as to why the gooseneck would be detached in this way.
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The sides of the trailer
feature five, slide out extension arms allowing the trailer to carry
wider loads than the deck width. The trailer also has an extending
section allowing for longer loads to be transported and this mechanism
extends smoothly on the sample reviewed here.
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The underside of the trailer
features five steering axles which are all linked together to give
progressively tighter turning radius on each axle from front to back.
This is a nice addition on the
model and the steering works well with the rear most axle achieving a
very tight turn radius. Each axle also oscillates with simulated
suspension which is another nice touch to the model.
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The side edges of the trailer deck have a
number of rectangular holes which allow the small metal bars provided in
the box to be inserted. This is another good addition to the model and
demonstrates the level of thought and engineering that Conrad have added
to replicate as much functionality as possible from the full sized
trailer.
The upper deck surfaces of the trailer
have an inset strip on each side with a raised single diamond pattern
texture which is
very nicely defined while the side walls of the trailer have tie-down
rings cast into the surface.
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The gooseneck features two
spare wheels at the tip with plastic moulded wheel chocks and a course
textured bed surface with a simulated storage rack for the metal poles
on the inside front wall and a large storage area for accessories and
rigging equipment.
Four plastic stabilisers can
be deployed by extending them gently to give the trailer stability
during loading.
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The Doll trailer has various posing
possibilities and can accommodate a number of loads, as pictured above
carrying the Liebherr L586 wheel loader while below, it is pictured with
the Liebherr R916 tracked excavator, both in matching Eurovia livery
from NZG.
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