Giorgio Galloni
While it is true that many collectors love to display their models in specific showcases, it is also true that such structures are not well-suited to protect the reproductions of the Veenuhis “Profile” slurry tankers made by Universal Hobbies.
Although these models are at a 1:32 scale, the original machines are as large as a truck, so even when reduced 32 times, you are dealing more with a “big model” rather than a “small model.” In fact, the length can exceed 60 centimeters if the slurry tanker is paired with the tractor that tows it. Consequently, these replicas are demanding, both in size and price. The 120-130 euros required for the tandem or tridem axle versions must be supplemented with an additional 40-60 euros to equip the models with a possible Joskin “Terraflex 5200/13 Shk” rear injector, made available by the Italian company Ros.
It is worth noting that all the models are highly detailed, equipped with perfectly reproduced Bkt tires, and their only flaw lies in the replica of the PTO shaft, which should be connected to the tractor’s power take-off. However, this problem can be easily resolved by replacing the part with one of the many well-made PTO shaft models available on the market.
Title: Model making, the Veenuhis “Profiline” series tanks by Universal Hobbies
Author: Giorgio Galloni
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