Hitachi Zaxis ZX350LC-6

Presented here is the 1:50th scale Hitachi ZX350LC-6, the first machine in the new Dash 6 range to be produced as a scale replica which has been developed and manufactured in China by TMC Scalemodels. Their previous models, the ZX250LC-5 and ZX470LC-5 have certainly hit the mark in terms of detail levels and realism to the original and the new release is no different with some very nice engineering and attention to detail everywhere you look.

Starting with the undercarriage, the track frames have the lower roller detailing integrated into the main casting with two upper rollers, two access steps on each side and a number of small markings mimicking those of the full sized machine. The individually linked tracks are kept taut with springs mounted in the frames to extend the idlers while the final drive covers have all the bolt head detailing.

The boom, stick and bucket linkage have a very accurate and full range of movement with raised hydraulic piping terminating with flexible lines and armoured hoses between the boom and stick. An auxiliary hydraulic circuit has been added and all the pin and rivet heads have been painted over. Even the ends of the pistons have been painted orange showing true attention to detail.

One of the most interesting aspects of the model for me is the cabin which not only has a fully modelled interior, complete with drink cup holder, display console, interior panelling, printed warning labels on the inside window, metal grab handles, operator’s seat and the hand & foot controls, but the fact that the door can be opened almost 180 degrees for true realism to the original.

TMC has certainly done a great job in realising the ZX350LC-6 which can be ordered from the Hitachi Merchandising webshop