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1:50th Scale 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.
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.
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.
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