International TD24 Pipe Layer

This is the International TD24 pipe layer in 1:50th scale from Spec Cast. The level of detail on this model is very good with linked metal tracks and functional side boom

The individually linked metal tracks are supperbly detailed and are a nice replication of the tracks on the real machine. The detail provided in the operators station is impressive with all operator controls fully recreated including foot controls, levers and the dials on the instrument panel are visible.

The open engine compartment shows off a highly detailed engine block with twin exhaust stacks with a rear power take off used to power the two winches used for the boom and hook. The side mounted counterweight frame has hydraulic cylinders that raise the frame and propell the weights outward to give good stability when reaching out over a trench. The boom and hook winches are functional by using the supplied winding key.

This is another nice addition to the fast expanding range of 1:50th scale International models.