Liebherr R954C Tracked Excavator
Presented here is the limited edition 1:50th scale Liebherr R954C tracked excavator which is decorated in the colours of Luxembourg based Giorgetti Group, a company which specialise in civil, industrial, building and private housing projects. The model is produced by Conrad and is exclusive to Heavy Transport Models. While there are several different coloured versions of the R954C, this is certainly my favourite and the blue & yellow colour scheme certainly stand out.
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.
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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. |
The model features the standard Liebherr markings on the body sides with the Giorgetti logos and website details printed on the boom, counterweight and cab. 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. The model is supplied in the usual foam lined inner wrap with printed cardboard box and comes with a printed certificate. Only 200 pieces have been produced and are available now from the Heavy Transport Models webshop.
