MB Actros with Nooteboom drawbar lowloader
The scalemodel of the Mercedes Actros with Nooteboom drawbar lowloader is made by NZG in a limited edition of 500 pieces in the new colourscheme of KWS.
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The 4 axle Actros has the new Actros cab. The front two axles steer. A separate cover for the tipper is supplied.
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The tipper is nicely constructed, with an extra support in the centre. The tipping angle is limited by the short three part cylinder, but this isn't really disturbing.
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Disturbing is the lack of "glass" in the doors. The printing is nicely detailed, the small text at the right of the door handle is just readable.
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A lot of attention went to the Nooteboom drawbar lowloader. Take a look at some of the details: lights, protection bars at the side, chains for the ramps, and so on...
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Even at the bottom there are many details: the spare tire is mounted in a rack, and all air tanks are in place. Look at the cylinder mounted on the drawbar.
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Because of the short ramps, the combination is not really suitable to transport e.g. an asphalt paver, as can be seen with these combinations very often in the Netherlands.
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With the model on my shelf for a short time, I decided to replace the plastic of the floor and ramps with wooden parts. This really enhanced the looks of the lowloader.
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