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Mack Superliner - Damigella

Maker:  Heavy Haul Replicas
Model No:  138l-1
Scale:  1:50
Review Date:  June 2024


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Cranes Etc Model Rating
Packaging   (max 10) 7
Detail   (max 30) 28
Features   (max 20) 16
Quality   (max 25) 23
Price   (max 15) 10
Overall   (max 100) 84%

Footnotes


Mack Superliner - Damigellal Video 
Mack branded box.
Excellent radiator.
Air lines behind the cab.
 
Mack logo in the air horns.
Opening hoodr.
Profile view.
Hauling a Diecast Master's trailer.
Looks good.

This review is of a model of a Mack Superliner 6x4 from the year 1986. 

It is in the colours of the Damigella Collection. 

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 chrome bulldog mascot on top, and the radiator has an excellent see-through mesh grille.  There is a realistic license plate.  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. 

There are lines for connection to a trailer and excellent non-slip walking surfaces.  At the rear there are lights, soft mudflaps and a license plate.

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 decent 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 excellent Heavy Haul Replicas model, with the quality of the artwork particularly once again standing out.

Footnotes

This model appeared in January 2024 in a run of 100 models. 
 
Impressive.
Excellent chassis detail.  Moderate steering angle.
Soft mudflaps.
Excellent artwork.
Realistic license plate.
 
Opening door.
Hauling a Sword Nelson trailer.
On the road.