Liebherr R954C Tracked Excavator
Presented here is the limited edition 1:50th scale Liebherr R954C tracked excavator in the colours of Christen A.G, produced by Conrad and exclusive to Heavy Transport Models. The Christen company was formed in 1952 by Alois Christians, purchasing his first excavator in 1963. The company has grown over the years, adding more equipment along the way. For more details of Christen A.G, visit their website.
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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.
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The cab has accurately scaled grab rails 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. |
The undercarriage has nicely formed linked metal tracks which are tensioned allowing them to remain taut while still rotating smoothly. The bucket is nicely done and has plenty of detail, including wear protection and realistic teeth. This bucket is much beefier than the previous R954B models and really helps to make the model look even better.
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.
The finish of the model is good throughout with an even coating allowing the casting detail to show. The markings are very crisp with the Christen company details located on the sides of the boom, across the counterweight and on the sides of the body panels, accompanying the standard Liebherr markings.
