Mercedes Actros 4-axle Chassis with Meiller Dump Body

Presented here is the new 1:50th scale 4-axle Mercedes-Benz Actros with Meiller 3-way tipping body from NZG. The cab has a number of details added to the frame including access steps with textured surface, door handles, rear view mirrors, grab handles above the cab door along with roof mounted air horns and two radio antennas.

There is also a front fitted mirror giving the driver a good view in front of the cab which is a nice addition to the model. The bumper has integrated headlights with clear plastic lenses along with number plate and Mercedes Benz logo centrally mounted on the front grill.

The silver, oval shaped exhaust silencer is located behind the cab with heat suppressant panel cast into the front and side edge, complete with black highlighting.

Air tanks and a large fuel tank are fitted to the frame between the front and rear wheels.

Both front axles have functional steering with authentic looking road tread tyres.

Also present is a number plate and printed Mercedes Benz name plate.

The 4-axle chassis features an integrated towing pintle hitch cast into the frame along with bumper bar and light bar, consisting of brake, reversing and indicator lights which have been added to the model, using coloured plastic lenses which look very realistic.

The rear wheel guards have a silver finish with accurate diamond plate textured surfaces and black edges with simulated mud guards on the rear edges (as pictured below) which look vey realistic and enhance the model's appearance.

The Meiller tipper body features side wall panelling detail with an opening tail gate, complete with authentic Meiller logo. The body is modelled on a 3-way tipping mechanism but this is not functional on the model and the only tipping configuration is that of a standard rear tip dump truck.

The Meiller dump body does have the side door opening mechanisms cast into the surface with the linkage picked out with silver paint which does add to the level of realism but it is a shame that it does not have the side tipping functionality. This is one of several decorations now available and is another very good release from NZG.