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I've seen some have already posted photos of the Majorette Volvo FMX dumper. The new Construction series has now also appeared in my area, so I want to show the rest of the models as well. These models are really great!
Next to the two 3-packs I also found three "convoy"-style trucks with trailers (or ex-300 series models if you will). There is a fourth one (Volvo FMX cab + dumper trailer) but I haven't found it yet.
Let's start with the VOLVO FMX skip and cement truck. Both share same base and have ref #287A . The rear structure (either rear bed with skip or mount with barrel) is the same as on the old MAN TGS trucks. Accordingly, you can find ref #299F (inside barrel) or #299J (under skip bed) there.
Does anybody have any information of the "real" ref # of these two? I believe the dump truck version to be the actual #287A. But more on that later.
Next is this somewhat strange type of dump truck. No idea what this is called. It's base says VOLVO A60H with ref #298-A. And this thing is really heavy! I actually put it on a kitchen scale: 56g !!! In the hands of an angry toddler, this tuck can become a deadly projectile! Body, chassis, and dump are full metal. Only roof and base are made of plastic. The excavator (44g) has ref #298-C and VOLVO EC950F on it's base. The great thing about the excavator are the two joints in the gripper arm. Usually there is only one, right by the shovel.
Then there is the bucket wheel excavator VOLVO L350H with ref #298-B and another VOLVO FMX. This time as a dump truck. Here, too, is ref #287-A on the base. In contrast to the other two FMXs, this one has a new dump. The ref #287-A is engraved on the underside which makes this the real #287-A. The dump on the FMX is plastic but these are quite heavy models as well: skip and cement at 62g each, dump truck at 64g. The HW Volvo 850 Estate I bought the other day weights only 30g...
All three FMX lined up and ready for tough action!
Next up is the models from the 300 series. I know they are not called that anymore but they would fit in there. Or maybe in the old 600 series?
Anyway, the cabs have ref #287-C on their base. and old 600-series cabs were never part of the 200 range. At least as far as I know. Correct me if I'm wrong.
There were no numbers on the packaging.
The first set is simply called "FMX Construction Container". And it's my favorite. It's just terrific. Both containers have "Volvo" printed on one side and the door and windows on the other. The rear panel can be opened, the containers are securely fixed on the trailer with four pins each and they can also be stacked. What more do you want?
Next we have the "FMX Show Truck" with pictures of the two excavators and the non-FMX dump truck. The trailer is mostly plastic and the rear doors are shut. Too bad!
The third set is the "FMX Low Bed Trailer" and for a variation collector probably pointless. The wheel excavator is identical to the one from the 3-pack and the FMX cab is identical to the one from the office container set. The trailer looks nice and is licensed, but unfortunately made of plastic.
Overall a great series. I'm now trying to find the last model somewhere.
David
Next to the two 3-packs I also found three "convoy"-style trucks with trailers (or ex-300 series models if you will). There is a fourth one (Volvo FMX cab + dumper trailer) but I haven't found it yet.
Let's start with the VOLVO FMX skip and cement truck. Both share same base and have ref #287A . The rear structure (either rear bed with skip or mount with barrel) is the same as on the old MAN TGS trucks. Accordingly, you can find ref #299F (inside barrel) or #299J (under skip bed) there.
Does anybody have any information of the "real" ref # of these two? I believe the dump truck version to be the actual #287A. But more on that later.
Next is this somewhat strange type of dump truck. No idea what this is called. It's base says VOLVO A60H with ref #298-A. And this thing is really heavy! I actually put it on a kitchen scale: 56g !!! In the hands of an angry toddler, this tuck can become a deadly projectile! Body, chassis, and dump are full metal. Only roof and base are made of plastic. The excavator (44g) has ref #298-C and VOLVO EC950F on it's base. The great thing about the excavator are the two joints in the gripper arm. Usually there is only one, right by the shovel.
Then there is the bucket wheel excavator VOLVO L350H with ref #298-B and another VOLVO FMX. This time as a dump truck. Here, too, is ref #287-A on the base. In contrast to the other two FMXs, this one has a new dump. The ref #287-A is engraved on the underside which makes this the real #287-A. The dump on the FMX is plastic but these are quite heavy models as well: skip and cement at 62g each, dump truck at 64g. The HW Volvo 850 Estate I bought the other day weights only 30g...
All three FMX lined up and ready for tough action!
Next up is the models from the 300 series. I know they are not called that anymore but they would fit in there. Or maybe in the old 600 series?
Anyway, the cabs have ref #287-C on their base. and old 600-series cabs were never part of the 200 range. At least as far as I know. Correct me if I'm wrong.There were no numbers on the packaging.
The first set is simply called "FMX Construction Container". And it's my favorite. It's just terrific. Both containers have "Volvo" printed on one side and the door and windows on the other. The rear panel can be opened, the containers are securely fixed on the trailer with four pins each and they can also be stacked. What more do you want?
Next we have the "FMX Show Truck" with pictures of the two excavators and the non-FMX dump truck. The trailer is mostly plastic and the rear doors are shut. Too bad!
The third set is the "FMX Low Bed Trailer" and for a variation collector probably pointless. The wheel excavator is identical to the one from the 3-pack and the FMX cab is identical to the one from the office container set. The trailer looks nice and is licensed, but unfortunately made of plastic.
Overall a great series. I'm now trying to find the last model somewhere.
David
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