Liebherr R954C Tracked Excavator
Presented here is the limited edition 1:50th scale Liebherr R954C tracked excavator which is produced by Conrad exclusively for Heavy Transport Models and decorated in the colours of the German based Max Bögl company. From the humble beginning back in 1929, the company has expanded to become one of the largest privately owned construction companies in Germany, employing over 6000 staff. Their knowledge and expertise in all aspects of modern day construction allows them to undertake a vast portfilio of projects, from residential and commercial building to road and bridge construction and tunnelling.
The Liebherr R954C has been authentically produced in the Max Bogl company colours and joins a growing number of limited edition versions of this popular model. The cab has an accurately scaled grab rail leading up the front edge of the frame with a plastic moulding for the interior, complete with seat and hand controls. The clear glazing has black printed seals simulating the rubber seals of the full sized machine for a little extra realism with a red fleet number printed on the cab side.
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The body casting has been very well done and includes grill detailing and grab rails integrated into the upper edge of the engine bay. The undercarriage has nicely formed linked metal tracks which are tensioned allowing them to remain taut while still rotating smoothly. As with most Conrad models, there is a fair bit of weight in the model with solid engineering and a realistic range of movement of the boom, stick and bucket. All the hydraulic cylinders have a smooth operation and are stiff enough to hold any given pose. |
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The model features the standard Liebherr markings on the body sides with the Max Bögl logos and name printed on the boom, counterweight and body sides. Nice touches on the model include the highlighted door catches on the engine panels and satin black printing of the anti-slip panels on the upper service areas.
The finish of the model is good throughout with an even paint coating allowing the casting detail to show with excellent colour matching of the plastic hydraulic cylinders. At fist glance, the model looks to be finished in standard Liebherr construction colours, however, the shade is a little darker and matches the colours used for the Liebherr crane fleet.
The model is supplied in the usual foam lined inner wrap with printed outer cardboard box. Only 200 pieces have been produced and are available now from the Heavy Transport Models webshop.
