1:50th Scale Sennebogen 835M D-Series Wheeled Material Handler

Presented here is the 1:50th scale limited edition D-Series 835M wheeled material handler from NZG in the dutch Osse Overslag Centrale company livery, a part of the Nooijen Group B.V which also includes OBM. The blue and yellow colours really stand out with an excellent paint finish and crisp printed graphics on the boom, body and counterweight.

The undercarriage has four outriggers with arms that can be lowered to raise the wheels off the ground. The pads pivot and the arms fold in fully to reduce the width of the model. The dual tyres on each axle have a crisp moulded tread pattern with one axle featuring working steering. Dutch lettering has been added across the front with an integrated access ladder .

The cab interior has been very nicely replicated with all the controls, driver's seat and steering wheel visible through the clear windows. The grab rails on the cab sides are very thin and made of metal with rear view mirrors and metal front and roof screen wipers.

One very nice touch on the model is the option to fit the side platform with integral safety railings. If this is not required, small plastic plugs are supplied in the box which insert into the holes.  The movement of the elevating linkage is smooth, keeping the cab horizontal through the full range of movement. The flexible hydraulic lines pass through a metal distribution panel which has the Sennebogen name cast into the surface. Other details include lifting eyes cast into the body and red painted brake lights integrated into the counterweight.

The main body shape has been very nicely captured and the embossed Sennebogen name and grill cutouts on the front corner give the model a more realistic appearance. The casting has captured the door panel handle details which have been highlighted in black paint with accurately scaled safety rails leading up to the top of the engine compartment.

Unlike the standard release, two different work tools are supplied in the box. For scrap handling duties, a five tine grab is included, constructed of metal with opening tines and a rotating head, complete with plastic hoses that connect to the end of the stick. Also included is an all-metal hydraulic clamshell grab which is a great addition and both attachments pin to the end of the stick.