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Left:
The L60H is an
impressive replica
in 1:32nd scale.
Above:
There is some nice detailing of the axles,
including the fixing bolts.
T he articulating chassis has the engine bay.
The cabin interior has been
a good angle of steering
modelled to include the main
movement with a driveshaft
implemented
from
the
distribution box to the front and rear components, like the driver’s seat,
steering wheel and both hand
axles. Michelin branded rubber and foot controls. The front frame
tyres are fitted to the wheels and incorporates the various switches
have a deep treaded pattern which and this has been faithfully replicated,
looks accurate with raised bolt as have the air vents and dimpled Above:
heads adding to the realism of the floor mat. This is all visible by opening The perforated rear engine grill is impressive in
wheel hubs. the door. External cabin details its implementation.
Cabin access is achieved with include metal grab rails, screen wiper,
steps leading to the upper platform rear view mirrors, front, back and
which has a textured anti-slip finish side facing work lights and an amber
with all lower grab rails and bottom beacon.
step painted in an orange colour. The loader arms have a
A fire extinguisher is fitted to the front good range of height adjustment with
wheel guard for added realism while flexible hydraulic lines added to all
at the rear, the perforated engine the cylinders which look good along
grill looks great, complete with the with auxiliary lines which travel along
highlighted Volvo branding with the inside of the arms, terminating
inset rear facing lights and lower at the quick coupler frame. The paint
indicator lights integrated into the finish is to a high standard with Above:
counterweight which also includes authentic placement of the Volvo The cabin has an opening door and fully
furnished interior.
a towing bar. Perforated side grills markings and machine designation
enhance the appearance of the side rounding out a very tidy release from
engine panels while the interesting AT Collections.
shaped exhaust stack rises up from
Above:
The coupler is actually fully functional, with a
spring used to operate the pins that hold the
attachment in place, another great feature on
the new AT Collections models.
Above: Underside chassis detailing includes driveshafts to both axles.
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