Dynapac SD2500CS / SD2550CS Tracked Pavers

Presented here are a pair of 1:50th scale Dynapac tracked pavers from NZG. The SD2500CS features a short hopper and track frame while the SD2550CS has an extended hopper capacity. The rest of the model is the same across the two versions.

The rear screed has been replicated well with a diamond plate anti-slip texture on all the surfaces, including the integrated access steps across the rear of the screed. Metal safety rails have been added leading up to the driver's station, complete with a hinged central section which pivots as the screed height is adjusted.

Other detailing includes the two large gas bottles mounted to the rear screed and the end sections of the screed can be hydraulically extended with nicely decorated control panels housed on each side. The screed frame can be raised/lowered and the hydraulics are very stiff, allowing it to remain in the chosen position.

The hopper features pivoting side panels which are tight enough to remain in the raised position. The lower bed of the hopper has a ridged texture to simulate the conveyor with a pivoting wheel bar with rotating rollers and black painted, simulated rubber flaps on the front edges of the hopper.

The model can be realistically posed in a transport configuration with the canopy brackets folding forward to reduce the model's height. The canopy frame is connected to the exhaust stack which also folds forward while the extending end sections of the screed can be set in their retracted position to reduce the width.

One great feature of the model is the full length sliding operator's station which can extend out on each side of the body to allow the driver an unobstructed view of the area and this is fully functional on the model. The main control console has been authentically decorated with the screens and controls of the full sized machine. The entire console assembly can traverse from the left to the right seating positions which is a nice touch.

As expected from NZG, the paint finish is excellent with an even coating and vibrant colours while the tampo printed markings are crisply applied. The model is supplied in a two-section polystyrene carton with printed outer cardboard box. The SD2500WS wheeled paver has also been produced by NZG and the three are a nice addition to the Dynapac model range.