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Left:
The latest
production run
has a metallic
silver side
grill which is
different to
the first release
version during
Bauma.

Above:
The undercarriage is fixed in the The main body is a crisply cast Side service platforms are fitted along the side
widest position and, unlike the piece with slots integral to the side of the upper structure, complete with textured
SK500, is not extendable. The wide panel and on the upper panel which surface.
stance gives the model a sturdy base give a nice three-dimensional look to
and the amount of metal used in the the grills while on the opposite side,
construction gives the model a hefty the main radiator grills have been
weight when holding it in your hands. finished in a metallic silver colour
The track frames have all the lower which differs from the grey of the first
roller detailing integrated into the track production batch. Printing is used to
frame castings with two upper rollers accentuate some of the grills along
and a sprung idler wheel keeping the with the anti-slip panels on the upper
tracks tensioned enough to allow them areas of the engine compartment. The
to rotate while not being loose. Two cabin shares the same increased level
sets of access ladders are fitted to of detail that first appeared with Above:
each track frame and the pads fitted the SK500 in that the interior is a Flexible hydraulic lines hook up to all the cylinders
to the model are of a double grouser multi-colour affair with nicely shaped which are smooth in operation.
design and are fairly narrow. joystick controls, tracking levers and
the hydraulic cut-off which even has a
red painted tip.
The hydraulic lines fitted to the
model are a combination of body
coloured plastic and flexible black
hoses with printing used to good
Left:
Nice detailing of the effect with the transition between blue
hydraulic pipes on the and black piping on the back of
back of the boom. the boom. The stick is finished with
several auxiliary hydraulic circuits
which is great to see, allowing Above:
As with the SK500LC-10, the cabin interior has
various suitable aftermarket received the full treatment.
attachments to be fitted by removing
the bucket. Speaking of the bucket,
it has nicely shaped teeth and side
cutter detailing with the linkage
achieving an authentic range of
movement. Metal grab rails and
safety railings increase the level of
realism and the paint finish is of a
high standard with crisply printed
Kobelco markings. Out of the box, all
the collector needs to do is fit the
mirror which clips onto the grab rail Above:
integrated into the cabin frame. A The side and upper grill is slotted to give a more
limited-edition version of the model realistic three-dimensional look.
finished in a yellow decoration for the
US market has also been produced
and the model can be ordered by
clicking on the QR code to visit the
Kobelco Fan Shop.

Autumn 2019 - TPMMW Magazine 11