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Manufacturer: Weise Toys | Scale: 1:32nd | Price: £70.00

Unimog

406 (U84)

Above:
There is plenty of detail inside the cabin which is clearly
seen when the soft-top cover is removed
Right:
The side and rear
panels on the
cargo deck can
be lowered, or
completely removed
from the model

The Unimog 406 has been produced by Weise Toys in a number of
different configurations and here we look at a version fitted with a
convertible soft-top cabin and both front and rear linkages.

Above:
The front linkage is hydraulically operated, and can be
fitted with the included A-frame

Left:
With the soft-top
removed, the Unimog
406 looks impressive

Left:
Caption
Above:
The rear 3-point linkage will accept a wide range of
he model is fitted with rubber tyres that and controls. The steering wheel, hand attachments from other model manufacturers
have a V shape raised tread pattern and control levers and foot pedals have all been
TMichelin branding with the front axle also replicated with the raised centre section
having some steering movement. The cargo bed separating the driver and passenger seats
has hinged rear and side panels that can not only which have been finished in a 2-coloured
be lowered, but can also be completely removed fabric design.
and the bed itself has a removable section for
when attachments are connected to the rear.
The rear linkage has a locking mechanism to
keep the lower arms raised and the upper link
can be extended by rotating it. Accessories
supplied with the model include an Accord
triangle, a short drawbar for the front linkage
and a long drawbar for the rear linkage.

The soft top is a plastic moulding with detailing
of the tie-down straps and can be removed to
highlight the fully finished cabin interior, complete
with roll bar. Both of the cabin doors can be
opened and are fitted with windows that have
a printed outer border to simulate the rubber
seals. The interior door panels are finished with
highlighted first aid kit which is a nice touch with
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