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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 boom, stick and
large capacity bucket
combination gives a Above:
typical mass excavator The cabin has a modestly replicated interior with
look. slightly tinted glazing.

The main body casting authentically good effect to simulate the window
captures the looks of the real machine gaskets and the glazing is tinted
with plastic safety railings added to which makes it harder to make out the
the upper areas and access steps interior of the cabin which is modest
inset into the body panel casting. in its replication.
Above:
Panel handles have been modelled All the hydraulic cylinders are The large dimensions of the counterweight have
by indenting the surface but have smooth in operation with enough been captured well.
not been highlighted and the main resistance to hold any chosen position
cooling grills are separate inserted and the range of movement is very
parts with a ridged surface texture. impressive, particularly the bucket
Wide catwalks run down both sides linkage. All rivets and pins are silver
of the body and have a dimpled in colour and while they don’t look
anti-slip pattern. bad, dark grey and orange paint
The cabin casting includes surface could be used to present a better
engraving for the door line, handle overall look.
and hinges with a plastic grab rail It is nice to see the inclusion of the
fixed to the frame, incorporating a bucket cylinder guard and this has
rear-view mirror while the roof panel been implemented convincingly with
has a plastic sun visor with integrated flexible hydraulic hoses connecting Above:
lights although the lenses are not with the cast pipework on the Hydraulic lines have been added to the cylinders
which adds to the detail.
highlighted. Black printing is used to cylinders.

Left:
The range of movement
authentically captures that
of the full-sized machine.

Autumn 2019 - TPMMW Magazine 21