Universal Hobbies Claas Tucano 450

[CX820Joe]

After much personal anticipation, Universal Hobbies' Claas Tucano combine has finally arrived, so heres a review as requested by Tris

The model comes in a large Claas box, bigger than usual combine boxes owing to the inclusion of a header trailer.  As per usual the model is held in by wire ties, though it didn't seem to take too long to remove it from the box for a photoshoot.

This is an excellent model, I only had to open the Claas parcel to see that; the detail is superb as can be expected from UH, although the Grain Tank doors do not open which is a shame.

All these photos were taken in the garden, so a bit green for an actual crop, but hopefully a bit better than on the dining room table!  Here's the combine arriving with the header on its trailer:

Attaching header to combine:

Job done!:

I should point out here that attaching the header is quite tricky, on a similar par to the Britains MF 7200 that came out about 10 years ago, you do need to be a bit firm.

The header trailer is a work of art in itself:

More to follow...

[CX820Joe]

Now some close up detail photos:

Firstly the engine detail beneath the opening cover:

And cab interior detail, Claas lettering on the seat is a nice touch:

Header detail:

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And some more 'scenic' photos:

On the headland:

Distant shot:

Heading across the field:

Ready to unload:

Alarming angle on the discharge spout :

I hope these photos have conveyed how good this model is; I would say it is the best combine model to come from UH so far, great for the mid sized farmer and the addition of the wonderfully detailed header trailer is a very welcome addition.  Although the plastic header attach is tricky it doesn't matter, as this is a model after all and wouldn't really stand repeated attaching and removing.  A minor niggle with mine is that the cab steps don't revolve fully - if they are indeed supposed to.  I am expecting another example so will see if they move fully on that one.  But other than that I can't honestly find fault with this model, and for me it gets a ten out of ten.  I have probably missed some points out, but if you want to know anything else, or there are any more views required let me know.

[NewHolland2]

Gee whizz Joe she looks good mate......That header trailer looks to be a really professional job - something which has been lacking over the years is a decent header trailer now by the looks of things we have one......

[CX820Joe]

The header and trailer are simply amazing, much as I love the Lexion 600 when you park the Tucano's V750 next its header it really shows it up, though in all fairness the 600 is not supposed to be a collectors model - still hoping that Wiking will do the Lexion, imagine that!

[Fenside MF]

Thanks for putting up some excellant shots Joe and I now see its a great model but the only drawback for me is the tank lids being permantly shut

[nathan]

great model , i've not got one yet but my mate has and has it parked next to his siku 600. so the lexion looks a bit boring now. shame about the tank doors i thought when looking at it, but the rest of it makes up for that. well worth a buy