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The power pack is modelled on the largest
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available with a power rating of 368kW.

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The accessories needed to connect the modules
C onrad has been chosen hydraulics that connect the
together.
to produce a model of
powerpack to the module along with
the MSPE self-propelled
a plastic pin which locates with the
and electronically steered
transport modules based on the connection brackets of the module.
The powerpack has plenty of surface
40T/48T which is presented in engraving details of the different
1:50th scale, consisting of a pair of panels with the construction of the
6- axle line modules and powerpack. parts giving excellent separation
The 6-axle modules have a width of between the different colours.
48mm, equivalent to the smallest A plastic pin is used to join the two
width module of 2.43m with each modules lengthways while six plastic
individual axle having the ability to set joining parts can be used to connect Above:
the height in two positions, fully raised the modules in a side-by-side The axles have two height options, fully raised or
or fully lowered. This works with configuration, using the friction of the fully lowered.
a slight click as the axle is adjusted. plastic to keep the modules together.
The axle mounts to the arm in a way The model is an excellent replica of
that provides oscillation of the wheels an interesting transport solution and
for uneven ground and the arm can there is plenty of scope in the future
be rotated through 360 degrees, for Conrad to introduce other
allowing any mode of steering to be components from the range, including
demonstrated. spacers, bolsters and cabins while the
The power pack is modelled on the bladelifter system would be cool in
largest unit in the range, measuring 1:50th scale.
over 90mm in length with built-in
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Plastic joining blocks allow the modules to be
configured side-by-side.

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Each of the axles can be rotated The modules can be connected
through 360 degrees allowing for in series for long transport loads.
any steering mode to be realised.
Autumn 2019 - TPMMW Magazine 47