1:50th Scale Sandvik DP1500i Top Hammer Drill

Sandvik DP1500i Top Hammer Drill

Presented here is the first in a new range of Sandvik models from Conrad, the DP1500i top hammer drill. The tracked undercarriage pivots with the body and has two small hydraulic pistons that allow the body to be angled forward and backward by about 15 degrees while the rotating tracks consist of a plastic band with moulded triple grouser pads.

Sandvik DP1500i Top Hammer Drill

The rear body casting has a crisply cast vent texture on both side panels and top engine housing along with a chrome exhaust and rear facing work lights. The spacious cab features a swing open front debris screen with integral rear view mirror, lower and roof mounted work lights with painted lenses and large glazed windows that reveals the fully replicated operator station within, complete with joystick controls and contoured seat.

Sandvik DP1500i Top Hammer Drill

Sandvik DP1500i Top Hammer Drill

The hydraulic drill motor is mounted to a sliding frame which can traverse along the length of the mast. There is a second frame at the top of the mast with two rollers to keep the simulated hydraulic hoses taut. The use of thin flexible rubber for the hydraulic piping works well to give the model a more realistic appearance.

Sandvik DP1500i Top Hammer Drill

The main boom features a telescoping section and several hydraulic pistons which allow the boom to be realistically positioned at a number of different angles, including the ability to drill horizontally as well as vertically.

Sandvik DP1500i Top Hammer Drill

Sandvik DP1500i Top Hammer Drill

The metal drill rods are supplied in a separate bag allowing them to be fitted to the rod carrier as required and there is a functioning swing out rod holder which is used on the full sized machine to transfer the drill rod from the carrousel to the drill head

This is a supperb little model with a host of features and functional parts and is a very good indication of the range of Sandvik models to come. The paint finish is up to Conrad's very high standards with crisp markings and a nice heavy feel to the model.

Sandvik DP1500i Top Hammer Drill