Kobelco SK350LC-10 Tracked Excavator
Presented here is the 1:50th scale Kobelco SK350LC-10 which has been produced by Motorart. Following on from the SK210LC and SK140SR models, the latest release has plenty of realism, authentically capturing the range of movement of the real machine with all rivet and pin heads covered over with paint which is a nice touch.
The track frames are fairly simple with tensioned idler frames pressing against the track chain to keep it taut, while allowing it to rotate well. Upper and lower roller detailing is integrated into the track frame castings. The pads are of a triple grouser design and even here, tiny bolt heads are visible.
The grills on the sides of the body have an inset grill pattern which is highlighted well with black printing, and the standard of the paint finish and graphic printing is very high throughout although the panel handles have not been highlighted.
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The cabin interior is finished in a light grey colour with a dark seat and armrests which incorporate the joystick hand controls with levers also fitted for the track controls. The hydraulic safety cut-off has been modelled but is missing the red handle colouring.
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Behind the cabin in the service area, raised anti-slip mats do not have any highlighting. The windows are clearly glazed with printing used for the window seals with a front fitted screen wiper arm finishing off the cabin features.
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The safety railing leading to the upper service area incorporates two mirrors with a mirror also integral to the grab rail fitted to the cab frame, all of which are produced in metal.
Hydraulic lines have been added, including grey coloured flexible lines between boom and stick to simulate armoured lines. Interestingly, there are 6 lines needed however on the back of the boom, only 4 are modelled. The general-purpose digging bucket has tooth and side cutter detailing and the stick is modelled on the longest available.
The model is a good addition to the quickly growing range and some of the tooling has been utilised in the production of the Asian spec SK380XDLC-10 which will also be available from the Kobelco fanshop shortly.
