1:50th Scale HBM Nobas BG190 TA-3 Grader
Presented here is the limited edition 1:50th scale HBM Nobas BG190 TA-3 motor grader in the Temmink company colours from NZG. The Temmink Group are a dutch based company specialising in civil engineering, underground infrastructure, railway and road building and removal and remediation of contaminated soils. For more details of the Temmink Group, visit their Company website.
The front of the model has a working blade which can be lowered into position. The front wheel steering and articulation is functional with a good degree of movement on the steering angle but not much movement on the articulation. Front mounted work and indicator lights are fitted which have silver and orange painted lenses respectively along with front wheel guards which actually turn with the wheels.
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The rear wheels have an oscillating suspension system with authentically reproduced rubber tyres with tread pattern and hub detailing, complete with silver plastic wheel chocks fitted to the guards above the wheels.
Access steps are present on both sides of the cab with grab rails, rear view mirrors, front windscreen wiper and roof mounted work lights all giving the model an authentic look.
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The exhaust stack is present on the rear side of the engine compartment with a six shank ripper fitted to the rear chassis which can be lowered as required. The body casting is well defined with crisp engine panel detailing of the sides and rear. The cab interior has been reproduced with operator controls and seat all visible through the slightly tinted windows. |
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The moldboard features a fully rotating blade which can be both extended left and right and tilted with the main lift hydraulics stiff enough to hold the blade at the chosen height. |
The cylinders have authentic silver painted piping and check valves with flexible hydraulic pipes glued into place which disappear into the main frame which adds greatly to the realism of the model. The paint finish is very good on the model with crisp printing of the Temmink graphics.
