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Manufacturer: WSI Models Item No: 54-2003 Scale: 1:50th Price: €349.00
Author: Carsten Bengs

Right:
The MK140 is an impressive
model, well-engineered
despite the complexities
of the mechanisms.

Right:
Fully erected, the
model is big and
allows different
operating modes.

Liebherr

MK140

Construction Crane

T he transposing of the main conveniently in a space-saving
transport
manner
and,
during
measurements into model
naturally, the small crane mats are
form is very well done and the
five-axle chassis rolls freely on
warnings and the numbering of the
a smooth surface. The drive train with included. As on the original, safety
the prop shaft has been modeled as supports are found on the supports’
have the fine axle brackets. At the rear cylinders. The very roomy cabin has
of the vehicle is a large flat deck; the been convincingly modeled with
bumper bar is stored there while the mirrors, window wipers, warning
crane is being assembled. The lower beacons and a detailed interior. It is
chassis has some finely engraved impressive that a fire extinguisher,
anti-skid surfaces. Both of the two painted red, has been included in the
mounting ladders are moveable and details. The number plate ‘BC
fold downwards very easily. And on MK140’ notes the type designation of
top of that, at the side in the rear there the crane.
are two ascending ladders each with The upper carriage has been
three steps. The crane is powered by finished just as well as the under
a Liebherr diesel engine producing carriage and has an anti-skid surface.
400 kW located in the lower chassis. The operator’s cabin at the tower
WSI has modeled the area around is reached by mounting color-
the engine comprehensively; exhaust, differentiated stairs on the side. The
air filter and tank are easy to three-part tower reaches a maximum
recognize. This is augmented by height of 36 cm up to the outrigger
photo-etched covers for the radiator. arm. There are some warning lights
The very solid side-extending, zinc that have to be mounted at the foot
support legs with interior threads keep of the tower which is a nice detail.
the model safely upright. The bottom Additionally, there is a small spotlight
plates for the supports are stored on the bottom segment. There is a rail

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