Mercedes Actros MP03 4x2 with Schmitz Cargobull Tipping Trailer

Presented here is the limited edition 1:50th scale Mercedes Actros MP03 2-axle tractor with 3-axle Schmitz Cargobull tipping trailer from Conrad which is decorated in the Eurovia company colors.

The Cargobull trailer has an integrated access platform rising up at the front of the frame which is made from plastic with safety railings and a folding access ladder with good structural frame detailing. The rear of the trailer has a safety bar integrated into the frame end with painted rear facing light housings.

The dump body can tip to a very reasonable angle and the multi-stage hydraulic cylinder operates smoothly while maintaining enough friction to allow the body to remain raised without dropping down.

The simple frame structure of the trailer houses three axles which are mounted to pivoting arms allowing some suspension simulation. The single tyres have a defined radial tread pattern moulded into the surfaces with silver hubs and black centres while plastic wheel covers are fixed to the frame above each wheel.

A pair of stabilisers are located just in front of the wheels and they can be extended to support the trailer weight when it is not connected to the tractor unit. The side surfaces of the dump body have ridges cast into them which are subtle with the Eurovia red and blue stripes printed across the lower section of the body sides while the Eurovia name and logo is prominently displayed.

The model is supplied with a Mercedes Benz Actros MP03 4x2 tractor which is also painted in the white Eurovia colours with the blue and red stripes wrapping around the cabin and the Eurovia name and logo positioned on the cab doors and across the front below the windscreen.

A pair of chromed air horns are fixed to the side of the cabin with holes in the front of the roof where the plastic aerials need to be installed. Rear view mirrors and a safety off-side mirror are supplied and need fitting into the holes in the cab frame. The reflective surfaces look authentic while the front faces are painted white to match the cab colour.

Two large chromed fuel tanks are fixed to the chassis, one on each side with the chromed exhaust silencer box that has a finely textured surface and embossed Mercedes logo also present, as is a small access platform fixed behind the cabin.

The underside of the model is fairly sparse in detail, although the suspension frame has been modeled and the axle floats to simulate some suspension movement. A plastic drive-shaft is fitted between the axle and the gearbox and the front axle has working steering with an excellent range of movement.

This is a good addition to the constantly growing range of Eurovia models and is pictured above being loaded by the Liebherr L586 wheel loader while below, it is pictured alongside the MAN TGS truck with Cargobull trailer and the MAN TGS 4-axle half-pipe tipper, all of which are decorated in the Eurovia colours.