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Left:
Two-stage hydraulic
cylinders allow
the body to tip to
a reasonable angle.

Above:
The electrical cabinet is prominently displayed
on the upper deck.

interesting tread pattern that has been rubber mud guards which are cleverly
crisply moulded although there is no pinned in place allowing them to Above:
branding on the side walls. The wheel swing, so don’t get trapped when the The upper deck is surrounded with metal safety
hubs show plenty of surface detailing body is lowered. There are also rock railings and a number of safety and rear-view
and the chassis houses a mock-up of knocker bars that line up with the mirrors.
the internal Cummins engine block, space between the tyres.
complete with exhaust piping. The front grill has a textured surface
The dump body can be tipped to a and while not perforated, it still looks
reasonable height and this is fine. Ladders have been added on
achieved with two-stage cylinders both sides of the engine bay leading
which are tight in operation so allow up to the deck, where the cabin
the body to remain in position. The and electrical cabinets are located.
underside structural detailing of the The upper deck is surrounded with
dump body is good, including flexible metal safety railings which look great,
incorporating a number of safety and
rear-view mirrors. All the lights are Above:
modelled in clear plastic over silver The front grill is sandwiched between the two
which makes it look like you can see access ladders leading to the upper deck.
the interior bulb. There is an interior
within the cabin but it is a little hard
to see any details apart from the
seat and dashboard. Wheel chock
holders are located on each side of
the front bumper but there are no
wheel chocks in the box which is a
shame. Maybe these will be added
when the new models are produced.
The paint finish is of a good standard
Right:
throughout with crisply applied blue The underside
striping on the dump body and the of the chassis
safety railings contrasting with the highlights the
white surround and cabin. For the first drive motor
1:50th scale Belaz branded haul and functional
steering.
truck, the model is well engineered
and with the news that a full line up
of Belaz models will be produced in
the future, it will be interesting to see
what other types of equipment are
Above:
The body has good structural detailing on the considered.
underside with additional wear plating inside.
Spring 2020 - TPMMW Magazine 15