Revell DLK 23-12 Mercedes Benz 1419 F/1422 F Turntable Ladder - 1/24 Revell (07504)

[Julien]

DLK 23-12 Mercedes Benz 1419 F/1422 F

1/24 Revell (07504)

 

 

The DLK 23-12 is a turntable ladder fire appliance, this designation refers tot he ladder body only which could be mounted on a number of different chassis including MAN, Iveco and Mercedes-Benz. The ladder can extend upto 30m and can be equipped with a rescue basket.  Here it is based on the Mercedes-Benz 1422 (14 t, 216 hp) and 1419 (14 t, 192 hp) chassis. 

 

 

The Kit

Here Revell have re-issued their 1987 tool, this is now the sixth issue of this kit.  Construction starts with the chassis which is built up much like the real thing. The two main side rails are joined by cross members and at the front a sub-frame for the engine.  Front and rear leaf springs then attach, following which the axles are built up and attached to the suspension units and shocks. The exhaust is completed with one half being moulded onto the chassis rails.  Next up the engine is assembled and added in at the front.  To finish things off at the front the radiator goes in.  To complete a rolling chassis the wheels are made up and added.

 

 

 

 

 

Next up is the rear body and the base of the ladder assembly.  The heart of this is a single large moulding for the main body part to which the rear and front mud guards are added. The base of the ladder assembly with its turntable and hydraulic rams is then built up and added to this. A lower mounting plug ensure the ladder base can rotate if needed, Once this is added to the rear the stabilising legs are assembled and added. These can be in either the stowed or deployed positions. The rear body can then be placed on the chassis.

 

 

 

Following this the cab is assembled. The seats are added to the floor pan along with the steering column and steering wheel. The front inner bulkhead has the foot controls added along with the dashboard. The windscreen and read windows are placed in the main cab unit along with the front grill. The two doors are built up and these can be added in the open or closed positions. The interior is then fitted into the cab and the front mud guards added underneath. Windscreen wipers and a front mounted searchlight are added. Finally here the top mounted emergency lights and side mirrors are added to complete the cab unit, This can then be mounted to the chassis.  Rear tanks and fitments are then put on the chassis along with other fittings to complete this.

 

 

 

The last item to be built up it the raison d'etre for the unit, the ladder itself. Each of the four sections has a base unit with two sides. The lower section has more parts to enable it to be mounted to the ladder base. A rescue basket for the end of the ladder is then built up. This can be fitted at the end of the ladder, or stowed under the main ladder. If the ladder is to be raised then a T support is included to brace it in this position. 

 

 

 

 

Decals

Decals are printed in Italy by Zanetti and should pose no problems. We get options for 6 machines operated in Germany, 2 from The Netherlands, and 1 each from Austria & Switzerland.

 

 

Conclusion

This is a big impressive kit when built up. It is good to see Revell still bringing us civilian vehicles. Highly recommended. 

 

 

 

Currently, Revell are unable to ship to the UK from their online shop due to recent changes in import regulations.

 

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