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New Ray Freightliner 114SD Tow Truck 11023: 1:32 Working-Boom Guide
New Ray item 11023 represents a Freightliner 114SD tow truck in white and red from the Long Haul Trucker series. The 1:32 model combines an 11.5-inch commercial-truck footprint with opening cab doors and a tow crane that raises and lowers.
The operating boom is the feature that changes the display from a parked truck into a recovery scene. Use it gently and distinguish confirmed movement from functions that are not identified in the current specification.
New Ray 11023 at a glance
- Maker: New Ray
- Series: Long Haul Trucker
- Truck represented: Freightliner 114SD tow truck
- Scale: 1:32
- Finish: White and red
- Construction: Diecast metal with plastic components
- Tires: Rubber
- Opening features: Cab doors
- Working feature: Tow crane raises and lowers
- Approximate size: 11.5 × 2.75 × 3.25 inches
- Manufacturer item: 11023
Planning space for an 11.5-inch recovery truck
The body length already exceeds many 1:32 passenger vehicles, and a raised boom needs additional height and rear clearance. Measure the usable case depth and height before ordering. A diagonal display can require considerably more than 11.5 inches of shelf depth.
Keep room behind the truck for the tow equipment and any vehicle placed in the recovery scene. A rear wall immediately against the boom prevents the working feature from being shown properly.
Using the raising and lowering tow crane
Operate the boom with the truck on a flat surface. Support the main body and move the crane only through its natural range. The specification confirms raising and lowering; it does not guarantee every cable, hook or extension seen on a full-size wrecker is separately functional.
- Do not lift the truck by the boom.
- Do not use the model crane to carry a heavy diecast vehicle.
- Keep fingers away from small hinges and molded hydraulic details.
- Lower the boom before moving or repacking the truck.
- Stop immediately if a joint binds or twists.
Using the opening cab doors
The opening doors reveal the detailed interior and give the model a service-scene pose. Open one side at a time and leave enough clearance around mirrors and steps.
Support the chassis before moving a door, stop at the natural hinge limit and close both doors before carrying the model. No opening hood is confirmed for item 11023, so do not pry at the hood seam.
Three display ideas
Roadside recovery
Position a lighter 1:32 car behind the tow truck with the boom raised, but avoid placing actual weight on the model equipment. Use a loose chain or accessory only when it can be supported independently.
Fleet yard
Park the wrecker beside cones, a service building or another commercial truck. Lower the boom and open one cab door for an end-of-shift scene.
Standalone shelf display
Use a rear three-quarter angle so the Freightliner cab and tow body are visible together. A neutral gray base keeps the white-and-red finish easy to read.
Arrival checklist
- Confirm item 11023 and Long Haul Trucker branding.
- Match the white-and-red Freightliner 114SD body.
- Inspect mirrors, steps, tow equipment and rear lights before unpacking fully.
- Set the truck on a level surface and confirm all tires sit evenly.
- Open each door gently and verify that it closes correctly.
- Raise and lower the tow crane once without adding a load.
- Save the long window box and fitted supports.
Who this truck suits
New Ray 11023 is a strong fit for Freightliner collectors, 1:32 commercial-truck displays, recovery-vehicle collections and buyers who want a working boom without building a kit. It is an adult-oriented display model and should not be used as functional towing equipment.
Final identification check
The exact release is the New Ray 1:32 Freightliner 114SD tow truck in white and red with opening doors and raising/lowering crane, item 11023.
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