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The model is fitted with a standard toothed digging bucket.

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The cabin interior is fully kitted out, complete with
all hand and foot controls.

featuring plastic for the fixed lines and access step with sprung idler wheels
flexible material for the hoses. Even that keep the individually linked metal
the auxiliary hydraulic circuits have track pads taut, while still allowing
been added with the ram ends and them to roll fairly freely. The cabin Above:
rivets painted for that extra level of interior deserves mention with the The body shape and panel line detailing has
detail. The body design has panel two-colour interior construction been convincingly realised.
lines indented into the surfaces with highlighting the interior panelling with
printing used to good effect for the joystick controls, foot pedals,
the cooling grill perforations. Small steering levers and safety cut-off all
details, like the camera housings and replicated, while the exterior has a
counterweight lifting eyes have roof window with protective screen,
been modelled, as has the metal sun visor, aerial and self-fit rear-view
safety railing on the side of the body mirror. Conrad have produced a very
for access to the engine compartment. impressive replica of the monoboom
The undercarriage has track frames SK210LC-11, and there are further
which have the lower roller detailing versions of the model to come,
integrated into the casting with a pair including two-piece boom and long Above:
of raised upper rollers and a textured reach boom versions. The stiff plastic hydraulic lines look good, both
for the lift cylinders and raised on the back of
the boom.

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Plastic and flexible hoses really do look the part.
Even the auxiliary lines have been added.

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Small finishing touches, like the
painted rivets and ram ends
bring the model to life.

Winter 2021 - TPMMW Magazine 9