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Left:
Both axles have working
steering and the outriggers
can be extended with
lowering jacks.

Above:
The side opening compartment is a nice touch
on the model.

the windows. The rear counterweight
can be detached from the crane
although the three individual plates
are permanently pinned together.
Above: There are two working winched
The counterweight can be detached from the crane fitted, both having a braking system Above:
and is secured in place with a pair of metal pins. There are two functional winches, both with a
where the winding key needs to use
pressure to release the brake to rotate braking system.
the winches and this works well, with
Right: two hooks supplied with the model, a
The crane cabin
can be tilted and multi-sheave hook and a headache
has a replicated ball hook. The telescopic boom can
interior. be smoothly extended and while the
main hydraulic cylinder is very stiff,
there is also a grub screw fitted,
allowing the boom to be secured at
any chosen angle. There is a two-part
lattice fly jib included which sits on the
side of the boom when not needed, Above:
pinning into place on the tip of the Printing is used to good effect for the various
boom to extend the lifting range of the safety and operating labels.
model.

Below:
The angle of the boom
can be locked by tightening
the grub screw fitted to the
cylinder.

Above:
The rear engine compartment has a nicely
formed grille, with access steps on both sides,
complete with safety railings.

Winter 2021 - TPMMW Magazine 53