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Above:
The SK1300D is certainly
impressive, with plenty of
detail and functionality.

Above:
The cabin has a modelled interior and exterior
protection, with the cabin able to tilt.

On the sample, the extension section
is a very tight fit when connecting it to
the base boom. It is a better fit when
connecting the main boom, either
directly to the base boom or to the
extension and it holds in place with a Above:
metal pin. The way the hydraulic lines Metal safety railings need fitting and add to the
have been modelled works well, realism of the model.
simple but effective with flexible hoses
also added, as is a water hose. It will
be interesting to see what is included
when the “high reach” version of the
model is released later this year. The
version released during the Bauma
show had a green painted attachment
and I have been told that the next
production run will have a grey
finished attachment.

Above:
The boom sections connect by hooking the top
part and inserting the metal pin.

Left:
The hydraulic cylinders
are stiff enough to allow
the model to be posed
as desired.

Above:
The way the hydraulic lines have been
implemented works well.

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