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lenses. There is a hinged engine cover
that can be lifted to reveal parts of
the engine bay while the silver finished
radiator panels, complete with textured
surface can be seen behind the slotted
side panels.
The configuration consists of a 7.1 m
BE boom with 2.95 m BE arm and
toothed bucket with raised metal
hydraulic lines and armoured flexible
hoses adding to the realism. The
movement of the cylinders is smooth,
with plenty of resistance allowing the
boom to remain in the chosen position
with the range of movement captured
convincingly. For me, the fine details
found throughout the model show
the dedication from TMC Scalemodels
Above: to produce the most accurate and
It has taken a while to develop, but realistic models possible, something
the result is certainly worth the wait.
they have achieved with the latest
release and it will be interesting
to see what other Hitachi
models are produced in
Right: the future, maybe even one
Reaching tall, the
model authentically of the Hitachi mining
captures the full excavators.
range of movement

Above:
The configuration includes short
boom and stick which I prefer.

Above: Above: Above:
TMC Scalemodels have shown great attention All the safety railings are made of metal The raised hydraulic lines are metal with armoured
to the smallest of details. which is always great to see. hoses which really impress.

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