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Above:
As with the other Liebherr models, the cabin
Above: windows are slightly tinted with a modelled interior.
The hydraulic
supply lines
are effectively representing the perforations of the The cabin interior is produced from
implemented, cooling grills which is effective. plastic mouldings in two colours. A
both for the I always like the way Conrad dark grey colour for the surrounds,
fixed and
flexible hoses. engineer a model to achieve realistic joysticks and foot pedals and a black
ranges of movement and that is also colour for the driver’s seat. While the
the case with the R938 with the interior looks fine, it still lacks some of
boom, stick and bucket linkage the finer cabin detailing that Conrad
capable of mimicking the range of has recently introduced in another
movement of the full-sized machine. OEM brand and it is a pity that
The 5-toothed digging bucket is Liebherr have chosen not to increase
riveted onto the stick, so no quick the interior detailing. That said, it isn’t Above:
coupler here and the bare minimum in the most important area of the model The track frames incorporate tensioned idlers to
terms of hydraulic lines have been as a replica and the end results are keep the tracks taut.
modelled on the back of the boom an impressive release which all
with flexible hydraulics connecting Liebherr fans should want to have in
with the cylinders. their collection.
The track frame castings
incorporate all the lower roller surface
detailing with access steps integrated
along with a pair of upper rollers.
The drive sprocket housing has nice
surface detailing while the idler
wheels are tensioned to keep the
individually linked triple grouser track Above:
chains taut. The new Generation 8 body styling has been
accurately translated to 1:50th scale.

Right:
The range of movement is
authentic to the original,
fitted with a toothed
digging bucket.
Above:
The silver finished metal safety railings all look to
be accurately scaled.

Autumn 2019 - TPMMW Magazine 35