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This review is of a model of a Mack Superliner 6x4 from the
year 1991.
It is in the colours of
De Berardinis Heavy Haul of Florida, USA. This
truck is known as 'Super Dog'.
Packaging
It comes in an outer shipping carton which encloses a
Mack branded box. The model is held within a pair of factory sealed expanded polystyrene trays.
There were no missing parts or defects on the review model.
Included is a plastic
pointer, and a bag containing spare mirrors is a
thoughtful touch.
There is no information about the real truck or model.
Detail
The chassis is very detailed with
the engine and gearbox visible, and hoses run to the
rear axles. The tyres have a good tread pattern, and
the wheels are very detailed with flexible rubber mud
flaps.
At the front the radiator
has a gold bulldog mascot on top, and the radiator has
an excellent see-through mesh grille. The
engine under the hood is made up of a number of
different parts.
The artwork is excellent with graphics and lines
replicating the hand painted artwork of the real truck.
The cab has very thin windscreen wipers and chrome
mirrors with metal aerials. Air horns on the roof have
tiny Mack graphics applied. The interior is also
very detailed.
The air intake and exhaust stack are really good, and
the
fuel tanks also look great. Behind
the cab the 'Super Dog' artwork is applied.
There are lines for connection to a trailer and
excellent non-slip walking surfaces. At the rear there
are lights and a towing hitch.
Features
The front wheels steer, with the steering
being 'notched' rather than
variable. The range of movement is reasonable.
There is working sprung suspension on all axles.
The engine hood opens to reveal the detailed engine.
The cab doors
can be opened to a moderate angle, and inside the seats have an air ride
action and can be moved up and down.
The fifth wheel has a spring loaded lever to secure a
trailer in position. It can also be adjusted
longitudinally.
Quality
This is high quality model, with a high
metal content.
The paint work and graphics are first class and capture
the hand painted graphics on the real truck really well.
Price
It is
a premium priced model which is good value
for the high quality.
Overall
This is another Heavy
Haul Replicas excellent model, with the quality of the
artwork particularly standing out.
Footnotes
This model appeared in January 2024 in a run of 400 models.
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| Impressive
radiator. |
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| Excellent
chassis detail. |
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| Excellent
artwork. |
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| Opening doors. |
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| Detailed
engine. |
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| Looks great. |
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