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Below:
The bladed undercarriage
looks good, and the tracks
roll well.

Above:
The opening cabin door reveals the fully
modelled light grey interior which has everything
in its place.

The tracked undercarriage has a replicated hydraulic lines correctly
height adjustable dozer blade with routed through the main support Above:
tensioned idlers fitted to the track structure. The range of movement of The side opening cover lifts to uncover the
frames which are engineered to the digging equipment is authentic hydraulic distribution system which really does
look good.
keep the linked track chain taut, while with replicated fixes and flexible
allowing the tracks to rotate easily hydraulic lines raised off the boom.
and this works effectively with the The addition of a powered thumb is
track link running over five lower and an interesting choice, not something
a single upper roller. Printing of the we would usually see in the UK but it
various warning and information la- does add a little something extra and
bels brings some contrast to the model a nice touch are the red hydraulic
and this is also found on the engine valve covers on the auxiliary circuits.
panels and stick. As with the other models, production
The monoboom and stick are is limited to 500 pieces with a signed
mounted to allow the boom to swing and serialised spec brochure.
and this works well, with all the Above:
The rear opening cover allows the main engine
block to be seen.

Below:
The digging equipment faithfully captures
the range of movement of the full-sized
machine, with all hydraulic lines added.

Above:
A third opening panel allows a glimpse of the
exhaust silencer box and air filter.

Autumn 2019 - TPMMW Magazine 29