ERF with Nooteboom Step Frame Trailer & JCB JS220
"JCB Demonstration Decoration"
Presented here is the 1:50th scale ERF prime mover with 3-axle Nooteboom extending step frame trailer and JCB JS220 load in the JCB Demonstration decoration from Corgi.
The ERF 6x2 prime mover is an interesting looking model with a rugged appearance. The front axle has limited steering with accurate moulded treaded tyres mounted to the silver hubs. The guards over the rear wheels have integrated brake, indicator and reverse lighs with painted lenses and number plate.
The chassis casting if fairly detailed with raised fifth wheel, side mounted fuel tank and exhaust all present. Coiled service lines have been added behind the cab with a silver painted access step up to the deck. The cab casting is crisp with good definition of the body panels and front grill which has integrated lights, complete with plastic lenses. As with most Corgi models, the rear view mirrors need adding and fit into the pre-drilled holes in the cab frame.
The front of the trailer has a storage area with a single spare wheel and holes in the frame where the service lines can be connected. The wheels fitted to the trailer have a reasonable amount of detail with moulded tread pattern and red hub centres along with blue painted plastic mud guards.
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The extending bed of the trailer has been replicated with cast side supports and tie-down detailing with simulated wooded panels on the upper deck. Plastic ramps are supplied with the model which can be used to provide access to the upper deck of the trailer which is a nice addition, as is the diamond plate texturing of the main deck above the wheels. |
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The rear of the trailer features full sized ramps which are hydraulically operated and have simulated wooden panels on the front surfaces, complete with diamond plate textured ramp tips. Small plastic warning lights, complete with orange painted lenses need to be fitted to the rear of the trailer and require a touch of glue to keep them secured. |
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The JCB JS220 tracked excavator is produced by Motorart and included with the truck in the specially designed packaging. This is an interesting change for Corgi to include a bought in, highly detailed load instead of their previous cold cast loads and this is commendable although most collectors are likely to have already purchased the JS220 seperately and it would have been interesting for Corgi to have included a different version of the model to make the package more unique.
