Mercedes Benz Actros 6x4 with Tipping Trailer

Presented here is the 1:50th scale limited edition Mercedes Benz Actros tractor with tipping trailer in the Heffner company decoration from Conrad.

The front of the cab features a crisp casting with authentically shaped contours of the Actros cab with a chromed Mercedes Benz logo prominent in the grill. The Heffner logos are printed on the doors and across the front of the cab and the bumper has integrated plastic lenses complete with small amber indicator lenses on the outer sides and a protective bar and ridged panel fixed to the bottom of the bumper.

The new cab casting has several holes where the supplied parts need to be fitted, these include two radio aerials which are made of a flexible plastic material. The rear view mirrors and passenger side safety mirror also need adding whilst the front mounted safety mirror is already attached to the frame.

The chromed exhaust silencer box has the Mercedes logo embossed on the front with an intricate textured surface adding to the realism. The tilting cab provides access to the Mercedes Benz powerplant moulding at the heart of the chassis with a chromed access platform also fitted.

The front axle features functional steering with a good degree of turn, complete with authentically treaded rubber tyres and highly detailed silver wheel hubs. The accurately shaped plastic guards fitted above the rear wheels look good with detailing of the rear suspension system visible from the underside of the model.

The drivetrain is complete, from the gearbox through to the distribution box, where driveshafts travel to the rear axles. The pivoting fifth wheel coupling allows the trailer to be connected with a good push.

The tipping body raises to a reasonable height with the multi-stage hydraulic piston extending and holding well, allowing the body to be posed at any position required. The rear tailgate opens to discharge the load and the trailer frame has protective bars and wheel chocks visible with fold down stabiliser legs.

The paint finish is excellent with crisp markings on the cab sides and front and on the sides of the tipping body. The model is packaged in the familiar foam lined inner cardboard wrap with Conrad branded outer printed box and is another good addition to the Heffner model fleet.