Hamm DV+90i Tandem Drum Compactor

Presented here is the DV+90i all-wheel steer tandem roller replica which has been produced by NZG in 1:50th scale and packs plenty of realism.

The main full-width cabin has opening doors on each side, allowing all the internal detailing to be seen which includes the operator’s station which can traverse across the full width of the model while the seat, console and steering column are all integrated into a rotating module which allows the vehicle to move in either direction by rotating to the direction of travel.

Access steps are integrated into the side panels which also protect the internal engine although the panels do not open. The configuration of the model has smooth drums both front and rear and interestingly, one drum is solid and one is actually composed of two halves, just like the full sized machine.

Detailing of the roller frames includes clear and tinted plastic lenses for the lights with cleaning bars running along both edges, complete with highlighted bolt heads which are also noticeable on the outer sides of the roller frames. Rear view mirrors have been added both front and back and have a silvered surface with contoured water tanks, complete with filler cap detailing fitted on both ends of the rigid chassis.

Steering of the machine comes from both drums rotating and the range of movement is fairly authentic to the original, allowing a large track offset. The paint finish is excellent with crisply applied Hamm markings along with the machine’s designation.