ABI TM12/15 Piling Rig on SR35T Carrier

Presented here is the Thyssen Krupp version of the ABI Mobilram TM 12/15 piling rig in 1:50th scale from Conrad. The casting is the same as the standard version and has been finished in a blue and white colour scheme.

The tracked carrier is a Sennebogen and has the distinctive counterweight design. The undercarriage has rubber tracks which shows that this model is now quite old in comparison to the last couple of years where linked metal tracks are now found on models of this size.

The model can be posed in it's travel position and the hammer head is removable, using a plastic clip and friction to stay in place. The mast can be extended and does slide along the carrier fitted to the boom. The sliding holder which carries the hammer also slides along the boom and a flexible plastic strip is used to simulate the hydraulic lines to the hammer.

The top of the mas has a crane jib which rotates through 360 degrees but does not have a functioning cable, so there is a short length of rope attached to a hook.

The cab has large glazed windows with a visible seat, joystick controls and display console visible within. Grab rails are cast into the cab frame and a textured protection screen is fitted to the roof to protect the roof window from falling debris.

The paintwork is excellent with a distinctive blue and white colour scheme of the Thyssen Krupp company. Silver panels with textured diamond plate pattern are fitted to the upper body and the ThyssenKrupp markings have been added across the rear of the counterweight and engine sides. This is a great update to the original model.