Page 27 - TPM Issue4

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Left:

There are some nice
touches on the model,
like the detachable
wheel hubs and weights
which use magnets to
stay in position.

Above:
The level of realism is great, with plenty of small
details added throughout.

a nice touch. The bonnet has been allowing various implements to be Above:
cleverly constructed from both solid connected. For towing, there is an The bonnet can be lifted to reveal the engine
and clear parts with a very crisp mesh adjustable drawbar coupling with a block and radiator.
pattern printed on the side grills. plastic pin that is secured with a thin
Printing is also used to accentuate the piece of plastic to prevent it from
lights and Fendt name on the front getting lost.
of the bonnet which can be lifted to The tyres have an accurate tread
reveal the radiator housing, behind pattern with red coloured wheels. The
which is the engine block with the grey front hubs and wheel weights for
exhaust silencer located close to the the rear wheels are separate parts,
cabin on the side. Even here, there is held in place cleverly using small
a nice textured surface representing magnets to hide the wheel fixing
the heatshield. screws and it would appear that the
The front of the model has a PTO wheels can be easily removed. It is
outlet and height adjustable, folding the small things that really bring the Above:
The ballast weight is included in the box which
powerlift which allows the included model to life, like the safety labels and can be mounted to the front linkage.
ballast weight to be connected, highlighted work lights, warning
clipping into place on the upper link. chevrons and number plate which
At the rear, the linkage has a good round out another cracking release
range of height movement and the from Wiking.
upper link can actually be extended,

Above:
The rear has a 3-point linkage and drawbar
coupling allowing most 1:32nd scale implements
to be connected.

Above:
The Fendt 942 Vario is a large tractor, ideal
for towing large trailers like this Krampe
hookloader, also produced by Wiking.
Summer 2020 - TPMMW Magazine 27