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The box is
branded Superior.
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Peterbilt 357. |
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Chains and
parts on the rack behind the cab. |
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The hood opens
wide. |
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Mean looking
radiator. |
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Superior Industries makes equipment
for the construction, aggregate and related sectors.
This Peterbilt truck model is in Superior Industries
colours and has been made to pair up with the Sword TS
150 TeleStacker conveyor model.
Packaging
The model is contained within expanded polystyrene trays
and a Superior Industries branded box. The review
model had no defects or missing parts.
Included in the box are a couple of small bags of parts
to fit including the door mirrors and air horns, and a
cover for the batteries. Thoughtfully, spare mirrors
are provided in case the delicate parts get damaged, and
alternate air horns are also included.
Detail
The chassis is very detailed. At the rear the axles
are complete with prop shafts and differentials and replicated
suspension details. The wheels have very good
metal hubs with finely treaded tyres, and there are nice rubber
mud flaps at the back. The
underside of the engine is visible and the exhaust pipe
runs to the side.
The imposing front of the Peterbilt is modelled very well
with a superb finely etched radiator grille. The bumper
is metal and the headlight clusters have lenses incorporated
for both headlamps and indicators. Both at the top
of the radiator and on the sides of the hood there
are tiny Peterbilt badges which are perfectly legible.
The front wheel arches have an excellent rubber lining which become
mud flaps behind the wheels. Under the bonnet is a
detailed engine, with a separate radiator, and there are
various pipes and hoses.
The cab detail is excellent. The fuel tanks have detailed warning notices
and the steps to the cab have
nicely patterned treads. The exhaust stack has a
fine grab rail and the pipe has a realistic hole at the
end. There is lots of chrome work around the top of the
cab with very good metal door
mirrors, lights and air horns, and the rack behind the
cab has chains and there are coiled air lines. Inside,
the cab is well detailed also.
Features
The front wheels steer but the steering mechanism is 'notched'
and the wheels start to foul the wheel arch when turned.
The hood opens in a very easy action and the cab doors
can be opened too.
The fifth wheel position is adjustable.
Quality
This is a high quality model which is on a par with
other truck models made by Sword. There is little
plastic and the paintwork and graphics are very good.
Price
The price reflects the high quality nature of the model.
Overall
This Peterbilt tractor is a high quality model and would
hook up to other trailers made by Sword. It is
highly recommended.
Footnotes
The model was released in 2007 and is a companion to the
TS 150 TeleStacker Conveyor model.
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It sits in
the tray. |
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Plenty of
chrome. The steering is
shown just about at the maximum. |
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Details are
very good underneath. |
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Opening doors
on both sides. |
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