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Manufacturer: IMC Models Item No: 410270 Scale: 1:50th Price: £319.00

NOOTEBOOM

Super Wing Carrier - Mammoet

Below:
The Nooteboom SWC combined with
a Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor looks
amazing in the Mammoet colours.

When it comes to wind energy, windmills are getting larger and larger, with rotor blades now
reaching 70 metres in length. Transporting such a long load is no longer feasible with a conventional
extendable semi-trailer so Nooteboom has developed the Super Wing Carrier, a trailer specifically
designed to handle the largest rotor blades measuring over 50 metres in length.
I MC Models have been given the task of realis- on the front and rear tyres. The cabin has opening been accurately captured by IMC to include as
The trailer impresses with its design which has
ing this new trailer in a 1:50th scale model and
doors which allow the interior detailing to be seen
which includes the seating, dashboard and
I have to say the results are stunning, packing
much functionality as possible. At the rear, the three
plenty of detail into a replica that features all
the functionality of the full-sized trailer. The model steering wheel. The doors open to a reasonable axles have a linked steering mechanism which
angle and have interior panel highlighting which
achieves a good range of movement. Each axle
is paired with a Mercedes-Benz Actros 8x4 tractor, adds to the realism. A figure is included in the box is adjustable in height and while the hydraulic
shown here finished in the Mammoet company for those who want to sit him in the driver seat. The cylinders are not stiff, holes in the middle axle cylin-
decoration. tower behind the cabin incorporates the fuel tank, der allow them to be locked in the lowered
Starting with the Actros, the underside chassis cooling systems and air tanks with a frame housing position, raising the trailer frame. At the front of the
detailing is good, complete with drivetrain and storage lockers and coiled service lines also trailer, the gooseneck has an interesting design
transmission features while the front axles have added. The fifth wheel coupling is hinged and allowing the trailer frame to be raised to overcome
working steering with different tread patterns found accepts the kingpin of the trailer nicely. obstacles and this works really well, again using

Above: Above: Above:
The landing legs can be adjusted in height with The rear axles can be lowered to raise the trailer by There are hydraulically activated legs beneath
pins used to hold them in place. inserting a pin on each side of the middle axle. the rear frame which lower, complete with
pivoting pads.

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