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cover can be detached
Below:
The simulated tarpaulin
from the ballast box for
an alternative look.

Above:
The cabin printing is crisp and carries the vari-
ous van Seumeren information on the cab doors.

contoured cover that just rests on top. cover the three rear axles with a fifth
The legs can be easily stored inside wheel coupling centrally mounted.
the ballast box when it is fitted to the The rear drawbar coupling is
chassis. non-functional and the chassis rails are
The cabin of the model has some plain in appearance. There is a
very nice printing on the sides and printed number plate with painted Above:
across the front detailing the depot rear lights and warning panels. The Photo-etch is used to good effect on the exhaust
details with the red graphics looking front and second axle have a limited heatshield.
good against the black base colour. amount of steering movement and
The interior includes high backed the contrasting red and grey wheel
seats which are finished in grey with centres have very crisp replication
red trim while the steering wheel and of the fixing bolts of the hubs with
dashboard are viewable through the authentic road tread patterned
large front windscreen which fits well. moulded tyres which are different
Side mirrors, sun visor, amber warning between the front steered and rear
beacons and a chromed air horn are driven wheels.
some of the external cabin details, not The combination of metal and
forgetting the screen wipers, tiny plastic gives the model a better feel
marker lights on the roof and than pure resin models and it allows
the raised door handles. The side limited edition runs of interesting Above:
fitted exhaust has a photo-etched vehicles to be produced for the The model features a fifth wheel coupling,
perforated heatshield with a rather collectors which would not otherwise allowing it to be used with various trailers.
plain looking unit located behind the be possible for a fully die-cast replica.
cabin which I presume is the fuel tank
with upper locker storage. Full details of the range of
The chassis includes full-length models available can be found on
wheel guards finished in silver with a the Mammoet website
raised diamond plate texture which (https://www.mammoetstore.com)

Above:
Legs are included in the box to allow the ballast
box to be shown disconnected from the truck.

Above:
The ballast box can be removed from the truck chassis easily.
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