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The operator cabin has a modelled
interior which captures the main
components, with the cabin tilting a
little, although on the review sample, it
does not hold the position very well
when tilted.
For me, Conrad have done a
splendid job with the engineering of
the Liebherr LTR1220 and it has al-
ready become my favourite telescopic
crawler crane model, easily surpassing
the previously released LTR1100
which itself was a very impressive
release. I can see a number of Above:
The model has a narrow footprint with the track
company decorated versions of the frames retracted.
model appearing in the future, and
would not be surprised if some are
already in development.

Above:
The cabin has a replicated interior and can be
tilted for a better view when working at height.

Above:
The Liebherr LTR1220 crane is Above:
an example of the very high The all-round perforated platform and access
levels of engineering that goes steps fitted to the undercarriage are convincingly
into a Conrad model to mimic modelled.
as much of the functionality of
the real machine as possible.

Above:
The access steps can be fitted to the sides
of the undercarriage ballast blocks.
Above:
The number of counterweights loaded to the
base plate can be reduced, and it will still
Above: connect up with the jacking supports.
There is an optional second
winch housing with pre-wound
winch that can be pinned in
place on the upper carriage.

Above:
The two-part folding jib fits
neatly on the side of the
boom when not in use.
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