November 13, 2013
From WSI's line of 1/50 scale trucks, this is the Man TGS LX with
Fassi F1300XP Knuckle Boom Crane.
Coming straight out of the package, item #04-1094, has some assembly required like attaching the ballast box into the truck's fifth wheel.  
Don't forget to mount the jib, especially if you want to pose the model with the crane fully extended.
The model also looks great in a stationary pose!

Just make sure that you extend the outriggers and attach the outrigger pads. 
 In transportation mode, this WSI truck measures 8 inches long, 2.5 inches wide, and 3 inches tall.

The cab tilts forward to reveal some spectacular engine details, including the MAN graphic on the engine.
The chassis is nicely detailed with two forward axles and one rear steering axle.  In addition, it has dual drive axles with a clearly distinguished drive line and differentials.
The cab of the truck has a lot of intricate details including nicely replicated mirrors, lighting, MAN graphic on the grill, and a FASSI license plate.

Also, the interior of the cab features realistic seats, steering wheel, and dash.
The Knuckle Boom Crane easily rotates a full 360 degrees when it is extended upward to clear the gas tanks and the back of the cab.
This WSI truck comes securely packaged in a window box with its own Fassi cranes manual for easy assembly instructions.

Check back with us again next week when we explore the features of another exciting model.