1:50th Scale Volvo A40E-FS Articulated Dump Truck
Presented here is the 1:50th scale Volvo A40E-FS from Motorart. The model is an update to their previous A40D model with the new FS suspension system and updated body design.
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The articulating frame has a good angle of movement with two hydraulic cylinders fitted to the steering linkage and the frame can oscillate by about 20 degrees to each side of centre. Access steps are fitted to the rear of both wheel arches with accurately scaled plastic handrails which are grey on the E version, as are the other grab rails and rear view mirror frames.
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The E series model has an opening engine compartment and fold down front grill, just like the full sized machine. The engine bay is fitted with a fully replicated diesel engine and associated components including air filters, cooling system and exhaust piping. |
The cab interior has been fully modelled with drivers seat centrally located along with a detailed console and steering wheel. The rear window has mesh screen detailing with a windscreen wiper added to the front window.
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The large rubber tyres have an accurate moulded tread pattern with painted wheel hubs showing bolt fastening detail. The rear lights are painted onto the housing which is integrated into the dump bed.
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The rear chassis features the new FS suspension system and this has been accurately modelled on the model. The four hydraulic pistons do have a slight amount of give but the range of movement of the suspension is not as good as the previous D series model. |
This is a good update to the original model with a crisp paint finish and accurate placement of the Volvo markings. The opening engine cover has been redesigned with the cooling grill pattern at a different angle to the D version along with new work light cutouts and a different grey paint mask on the top of the engine cover making the A40E-FS look a little sharper.
The picture below shows the different body styling between the D and E series.
