Description
This dumper truck construction kit lets you build a chunky little lorry from metal plates, plastic panels and a bag of screws and nuts, fixed together by hand. The finished model has a bright yellow cab with an orange bar across the roof, a blue seat inside, red lights front and back, and a deep white load body behind. It sits on four wheels with black tyres and yellow hubs, and the silver metal chassis and screw heads stay on show, so every joint you make can be seen. It measures 11.5cm long, 4.4cm wide and 7cm high and weighs just 99g.
We like it as a hands-on project for a rainy afternoon at the kitchen table. Fitting each plate and turning each screw takes patience and a steady hand, and seeing the cab and chassis come together is half the fun. The other half begins once it is built: the open load body at the back is ready to be loaded with pebbles, building bricks or other small treasures, and the truck stands steadily on its four wheels. When play is over, it makes a cheerful model to keep on a bedroom shelf, a desk or a windowsill, a small reminder of the build.
The kit pieces are made of metal and plastic, the sticker sheet is paper with an adhesive back, the spanner is metal, and the screwdriver is metal and plastic. Both tools come in the kit, so there is nothing extra to find before you start, and an instruction booklet takes you through the build. The sticker sheet adds warning triangles and striped panels for the finishing touches. To keep it looking good, wipe the finished model with a soft dry cloth, and keep loose screws and nuts in their bag until you need them. Packed in its bright red box, it is a ready made present to wrap and give.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Construction kit pieces & screwdriver: metal & plastic; sticker sheet: paper & adhesive; spanner: metal |
| Length |
11.5cm |
| Width |
4.4cm |
| Height |
7cm |
| Weight |
0.099KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
What comes in the dumper truck construction kit?
The kit holds the metal and plastic pieces for the truck, a bag of screws and nuts, a spanner, a screwdriver, a sticker sheet and an instruction booklet to guide the build.
How big is the dumper truck?
It measures 11.5cm long, 4.4cm wide and 7cm high, and it weighs just 99g, so it sits easily on a desk, windowsill or shelf.
Do any tools come with the kit?
Yes, a metal spanner and a screwdriver made of metal and plastic come in the kit, ready for fitting the screws and nuts that hold the truck together.
What colours is the finished truck?
The cab is bright yellow with an orange roof bar and a blue seat, the load body is white, and the wheels have black tyres with yellow hubs.
How do I look after the finished model?
Wipe it with a soft dry cloth to keep it clean, and store any loose screws and nuts in their bag so none go missing between builds.
Does it make a good present?
We think so: it comes in a bright red box that is easy to wrap, and it gives a satisfying build followed by a toy truck to play with.