NEW JOHN DEERE 8R 410 by WIKING | 2 for the MODEL COLLECTION

Unboxing the new 2022 John Deere 8R 410 by WIKING in 1/32 scale.

Released mid January 2022, these John Deere 8R 410 arrived to the market in 2 variants which are identical aside from the packaging. John Deere dealer box and Wiking standard box. Both models I added to the scale model collection arrived in the dealer boxes at a cost of €85 and these will provide enough HP for all ploughing and sowing duties around the diorama.

Wiking have made some changes to their packaging, the model is now placed inside what looks like an egg carton, replacing the moulded styrofoam case which can be assumed an environmental decision over cost cutting. One of the first things I noticed was the absence of a front weight which is a necessary item if attaching a large rear implement, this is definitely cost cutting not forgetting this model comes at a price of €85, it's not cheap. On the real tractor the hazard boards fold backwards, a feature Wiking included on their latest Claas Arion 660 & 650 models, however on this 8R these are fixed in place. Generally very well finished with a more weighty feel by comparison to other tractors from the German brand.

Underneath the opening bonnet the detail is minimal and certainly not Wiking's best recreation of an engine especially when you look back at previous models they have released. An area that should have evolved over the years and not regressed considering prices have only gone upwards. Painted lights all round with the exception of the headlights, another item that is long overdue an upgrade given competitors have been doing it for years.

The massive wheels are removable using the T-shaped tool provided, rear wheel weights and front hubs are magnetic and easy to fit, this is one of the best features introduced in recent years and one that I hope will continue. Inside the cab there is an opening storage box, a very nice feature to have and something which is new to the Wiking bag of tricks along with a command pro joystick and detailed screen.

While not a perfect model, it is sure to be a very popular choice amongst John Deere fans and scale collectors and no doubt one that will fly off the shelves due to the huge following John Deere hold worldwide.
Even with some of the cons I have mentioned are there also many pros. Rarely do I would add two identical models to the collection but in this instance I sourced a second piece and both will become the high horsepower work horses of the new diorama.

"Sophisticated precision models with their well known richness in detail" is what WIKING said in their most recent press release. 2022 is going to be an interesting year for WIKING to see what direction they take going forward. Generally this is a nice model however closer inspection highlights many areas where that richness of detail is lacking. Functionality is their biggest advantage over the competition and should we see this decline in future releases it will be a sad day for the brand with the danger of simply becoming a Siku Pro line model.

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