**    The Refo-Tech 1:50th Scale Models Collection     **

Refo-Tech are well known for producing 1:87th scale customising parts for a number of construction and haulage models allowing the custom builder to produce some interesting alternatives to the original base models. Made primarily from plastic and resin, the parts are highly detailed and functional. The recent addition of 1:50th scale attachments and customising parts are a welcome addition to the growing range of attachments and accessories available to the 1:50th scale construction model collector. Here i highlight some of these interesting items

Anyone wanting to purchase any of the items detailed here can visit the Refo-Tech or Marcus Langer websites where the full range of 1:50th and 1:87th scale parts are listed

Telescopic Demolition Pole

The demolition pole is an interesting addition which needs assembling from the many parts supplied in the pack. the model has been designed to connect to the Liebherr R954C quick coupler, available seperately.

Root Rake

The root rake is another interesting item, requiring constructing from the precision cut plastic parts. Two versions have been produced, one to fit the R954C quick coupler and the one highlighted here which fits the Cat 330D/336D from Norscot.

DSG 250 LST Sorting Grab

The demolition grab consists of a number of resin and plastic parts allowing it to be constructed so that all the functional aspects of the full sized grab are captured..

3 Tooth Bucket

The 3 tooth bucket can be connectd to the R954C quick coupler and has some good casting detail of the wear protection on the underside of the bucket. A little filing is required here and there to remove the excess flash.

4 Tooth Bucket

The bucket has very crisp wear plate detailing on the underside and egdes with four large shaped teeth integrated into the v shaped cutting edge. The bucket is supplied unpainted and requires a little filing to remove the casting residue.

Liebherr R954C Demolition Boom

The demolition boom is designed to fit the Liebherr R954C and comes complete with the contoured boom mounts for the lift hydraulics.

Liebherr R936 Two-Piece Boom

The kit contains resin boom sections with plastic detailing parts and hydraulics.

Oilquick Coupler Kit

The kit contains shaped plastic parts to assemble an Oilquick OQ80 coupler, complete with flexible piping, adaptor plate and stickers.

Kinshofer NOX Tiltrotator

The Kinshofer NOX tiltrotator features accurate tilt and rotation movement, integrated hydraulic pipe fixings and an oilquick OQ80 attachment adaptor.

Genesis GXP1500R Scrap Shear

The Genesis shear has been produced in a limited run which is fully painted, decalled and assembled. It is presented in a metal case for Genesis Memmingen.

A kit of the shear is available from Refo-Tech