Emek 89509, G-Scale Scania P DHL distribution truck

Christmas season is a happy period for most of us. Not only you get a break from work and can spend more time with your family but you can also expect a nice surprise under the Christmas tree. In Polish culture there are two opportunities to be honored by Santa Claus. The first one is on December 6th and that's when I was presented with a new model of a G-Scale truck. I must have behaved very well this year :)

The product I received comes in a very sturdy box with a completely transparent front. This makes the car very well visible to the buyer. If you were to pick it up at a store, you'd know exactly what you are buying.

The model is made by a Finish company called Emek. Its scale is 1:25 and it's supposed to be a replica of a Scania P DHL distribution truck. Its catalog number is 89509.

Let's open a box. There are a few surprises here...

First of all - the box is rigid and I was convinced it was made entirely of plastic. This is not the case. The box is actually cardboard with a plastic front only. I'm pleasantly surprised this kind of a container can feel so sturdy.

Second - there are plastic rods installed in the back of the packaging which keep the model in place. This prohibits the truck from moving during transport. No wonder the product arrived in perfect condition.

And a cherry on top - the bottom surface of the box has a road painted on it. I did not even notice it at first and it does not really bring any value, but it's definitely a nice final touch.

The set comes with some stickers (and an installation guide) and two plastic parts which will mimic the side mirrors of the truck. I'm not sure whether those are supposed to be attached using glue or not, but I decided to use some.

I've skipped applying the stickers assuming (possibly wrong) they're not weather resistant. No other construction steps are needed - the model is ready.

The first impression of the car is very good. I love the level of detail it offers and it definitely looks much more like a collectible than a toy. It is quite heavy but unfortunately is made exclusively of plastic. There are no metal parts and even the tires are not rubber.

Let's see some more photos.


The above pictures show very well how accurate the model is. The outside of the cabin combines many small parts and clearly displays important elements such as steps, lights, grill and labels. It almost looks like a real-life car!

The truck offers some moving elements, too. The back door can be opened and its tail lift can be extended and lowered using a life-like plastic mechanism. It looks great and brings many possibilities for using the model on the layout.

There are some details inside the driver's cabin but the chauffeur himself is not included. The model's underframe consists of several smaller parts in different colors and definitely adds to the overall look. The paint job is crisp and flawless with easily readable letters and logos.

Summary

The model is gorgeous. I really love it that much. I just wish it wasn't made of plastic only. My biggest concern is if it's weather resistant at all. If not, its beauty will fade away quickly. But if it performs well outside, it will surely make my layout much more attractive. And if you have an indoor layout - there's really no reason not to give it a try.