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Mercedes-Benz Actros Titan 6x6 with Scheuerle Modular InterCombi
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The model is supplied with two sets of light panels which clip onto the end of the module as required. The panels have intricate printing of the oversized vehicle markings, chevron pattern and authentic number plates while the light housings have tinted plastic lenses, topped with an amber beacon. |
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Silver metal plates with a diamond plate textured surface are provided to cover the channels on each module to protect the steering mechanisms and these hold in place snugly. |
The gooseneck has some very nice detailing including storage compartments integrated into the sides of the upper platform, complete with cast handle detailing which is highlighted black with tiny silver highlighting of the locks. The side panels have cast hinge and clip detailing with minuscule printing running down the centre which is barely readable.
Two spare wheels are mounted to the tip of the gooseneck with flexible hosing added to both sides for extra realism. The neck is hydraulically powered and can be adjusted while metal brackets can be inserted into the end of the neck to keep it raised when disconnected from the tractor. The set contains a narrow bed set of adapters along with a telescopically extending vessel bed adapter, both of which connect to the modules.
The vessel bed adapters can be telescopically extended to carry different width loads with tie-down ring surface detailing added for added realism. For loading of vehicles and plant equipment, a pair of ramps can be connected to the vessel bed adapter which can be disconnected from the module |
To carry different length loads, the main beams are also telescopic and extend smoothly. The outer sides of the beams have inset tie-down ring detailing while the insides have a ledge where boards could be used to form a deck.
The Mercedes-Benz Actros Titan 6x6 tractor is up to WSI's usual high standards, with plenty of surface detailing and excellent printing of the company details and logos. The cab interior is modeled well with the contoured dashboard and ceiling visible, topped with the Mercedes logo on the steering wheel. The cab exterior has windscreen wipers, rear view and front safety mirrors and orange beacons on the roof with the Mercedes logo prominently displayed on the front grill along with an authentic number plate.
The module behind the cab houses a large fuel tank with air bottles, wheel chocks and a cooling unit all integrated into the frame. The cabin can be tilted forward to reveal the Mercedes powerplant moulding at the centre of the chassis. The underside of the chassis has a replicated suspension frame with detailed axles connected by drive shafts to the transmission. A drive shaft is also added to the driven front axle which has a steering mechanism which, on the sample reviewed here, does not function. |
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Small light housings with silver painted lenses face rearward and accurately scaled grab rails offer easy access to the rear deck where the fifth wheel coupling is located. |
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The front bumper has inset light lenses with silver highlighting and a red and white chevron pattern with a central towing linkage, complete with plastic cover while a towing pintle hitch and guide is mounted to the rear of the chassis. |
The engineering that has gone into producing the Scheuerle InterCombi modules demonstrates WSI are at the forefront of model design and the various parts supplied in the box allow different trailer configurations to be constructed, pictured below transporting the Kleemann Mobirex MR110Z EVO mobile crusher from Conrad.