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Manufacturer: Conrad Item No: 2746/0 Scale: 1:50th Price: £220.00

LIEBHERR LTR 1220

Telescopic Crawler

Crane

Above:
In transport configuration, the crane
fits nicely on a suitable trailer, shown
here on a Doll 5-axle semi low loader.

One of my favourite types of equipment is the telescopic crawler crane so I was delighted to see
the announcement from Conrad last year for the release of the Liebherr LTR 1220 model. Originally

planned for release mid-2021, the model finally appeared at the end of the year and after waiting
patiently, I have to say that Conrad have once again produced a stunning crane model which really
does encapsulate the features of the original very well.
O ut of the box, the model with a frame fitted above the tracks lifting bracket that mates with the track

can be shown in the
frame to show the track frames being
into which photo-etched platforms are
transport
configuration,
nice addition.
Once the frames are attached to
with the track frames and fitted, with them sliding into place. lifted into position which is another
ballasting separate from the base the undercarriage, these photo-etch Looking at the instructions,
model. The undercarriage has platforms clip into the main walkway assembling the track frames looked to
extending frames to which the track on the undercarriage and the be quite tricky, but hats off to Conrad,
frames need to be connected, and engineering solution to mimic the I found the experience easier than
these appear to be very sturdy with operation of the real crane is very expected, particularly with the metal
very little droop on them when impressive. Conrad have included a pins that need fitting to the upper part
extended.
As the crane is capable of self-
assembly, there are two different
lengths of jacking rams supplied with
the model, again pinning into place on
the four support arms which pivot
through 90 degrees. The jacks lower
by rotating them, with smooth surfaces
to the jacks as they extend. Plastic
support feet clip into position on the
ends of the jacks, allowing the crane
to be posed in the assembly stages.
Each track frame has tensioned idler
wheels to keep the individually linked
track pads taut and this works well, Above:
The semi-trailer can also carry the ballast
equipment, shown here loaded with
undercarriage ballast and main ballast plate.
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