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Manufacturer: WSI Models Scale: 1:50th Price: €167.00
Dimensions: L:273mm, W:60mm, H:85mm Weight: 1160g

Right:
The outriggers are sturdy with
very little droop when the
wheels are raised.

Liebherr

LTM1090-4.2

Mobile Crane

The latest addition to the Liebherr mobile crane range Left:
The angle can be
of 1:50th scale models is the 1090-4.2 which has been set using the grub
screw fitted into
produced by WSI models to their usual high standard of the hydraulic cylinder.
detail and functionality.

T he four-axle chassis has some two different positions and this works

underside detailing of the
well on the model, with the
counterweight split into the individual
suspension, drivetrain and
working steering of the axles
can be shown. An allen key is used
although they do not have a parts, so any combination of ballast
particularly wide range of movement. to raise and lower the jacks that pick
The two- section outriggers are typical up the counterweight and this is a
of WSI, with the pads able to be set nice feature on the model. During
in the transport position, or centred for transport, all but the uppermost
lifting operations and the jacks ballast can be stored mid-chassis
unscrew without any screw thread with the upper plate storing
being shown. The outriggers them- on the rear of the chassis.
selves are quite a tight fit, so droop
when the crane is positioned raised
off its wheels is reduced.

Behind the cabin, the engine housing
is detailed with photo-etch grill,
flexible lines, tank with filler cap and
warning markings and the location
to set the counterweights for
self-assembly. The model is based on
the VarioBallast system, so the
counterweights can be picked up in

12 TPMMW Magazine - Winter 2019