No 5 : Poclain TP30 on GMC Chassis
Presented here is the new 1:50th scale Poclain TP30 excavator on GMC truck chassis from Conrad. It is the fifth release in the Poclain Heritage Collection.
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The GMC chassis features an open cab design with plastic roof simulating the tarpaulin material used on the real truck. There is also a small window in the rear section The cab interior has been replicated including the bench style seating, steering console with steering wheel and foot pedals.
The rubber tyres have an authentic tractor style tread pattern with highly detailed plastic wheel hubs. Textured diamond plate guards are fitted above the rear wheels and the functional rear stabilisers feature a single cylinder design which is an interesting idea. |
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The upper excavator structure features the same castings as the previously released TY45 with a clamshell grab attachment connected to the end of the stick to give the model a realistic and more interesting appearance from the TY45 and TC45 models. |
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The front of the model features a plastic shaped grill covering the radiator with large headlights mounted under the front fenders and small amber indicator lights above. The front of the cab has a clear plastic windscreen with rear view mirrors fitted to the bonnet sides and textured foot plates on each side of the cab.
The front wheels have working steering with a good degree of movement and the front and rear axles have a driveshaft connected to the transfer box. A fuel tank is fitted to the side of the frame and the exhaust is visible beneath the chassis.
The boom support bars are supplied in the box and connect between the chassis frame and boom to keep the boom in position when on the move. The model is packed in a foam lined cardboard wrap with outer cardboard box printed with the poclain heritage collection artwork.