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safety  railings  are  soldered  and
                                                   surround the whole platform.
                                                      The complete engine set-up on this
                                                   model  is  open  and  visible;  this  is
                                                   especially interesting. On view is the
                                                   C27 ACERT engine, as well as the
                                                   two large radiators, the exhausts and
                                                   air filters and all the important supply
                                                   lines  which  make  it  possible  to
                                                   experience  the  technology  of  this
                                                   model close up. The detailing is quite  Above:
                                                   extensive  and  only  ends  with  the  The Cat C27 ACERT engine has been
                                                   screw  heads  being  picked-out  in  impressively modelled.
                                                   color. Behind the noticeable container
                                                   on the right-hand side sits a blower
                                                   that sucks all the dust off and expels it
                                                   at the side. The very roomy cabin,
                                                   which  has  been  modeled  rich  in
                                                   details  and  extensively  colored,  is
                                                   made  of  metal  and  the  interior
                                                   detailing  includes  the  steering  box
                                                   and  high-tech  seat.  Bob  is  again
                                                   packaged  separately  but  when
                                                   positioned  reaches  rather  too  far
                                                   forward and so misses the two joy  Above:
                                                   sticks. All functions of the machine can  Metal safety railings run around the model,
                                                                                   complete with three hinged ladders.
                                                   be  operated  comfortably  and  dust
                                                   free from there. The paint has been
                                                   applied faultlessly and the printed-on
                                                   lettering  is  sharp  and  legible  on
                                                   both models.









                                                                                   Above:
                                      Below:
                                      With the mast raised,                        The main access ladder is hydraulically operated.
                                      the model is 340mm tall.














                                                                                   Above:
                                                                                   The roomy cabin with detachable roof to fit the
                                                                                   operator figure.












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