MAN TGS M 8x4 with Palfinger PK53002-SH Knuckle Boom Crane
Presented here is the 1:50th scale MAN
TGS M 4-axle truck with Palfinger PK53002-SH knuckle boom crane which
has been produced exclusively for MAN. Unlike most of the other truck /
crane combinations, this version has a fixed rear loading body with high
sides which have panel detailing and raised hinge detailing along the
lower edges.
The cab has been nicely captured with
crisp body panel detailing and roof mounted amber beacons with a
centrally located hole for the radio aerial to be fitted. The front
surfaces of the mirror housings have been painted to match the body
colour, helping them to blend in with the cab colour while reflective
silver mirrors have been added to the inner surface.
The lower body panel has integrated lights
with clear clazed lenses and amber tips with circular indents
simulating the fixings. Silver steps have been added on both sides of
the cab with the lower step integrated into the chassis frame.
The front axles have linked steering with a
good amount of steering movement while a replicated drivetrain is added
to the rear axles which float within the suspension frame. The tilting
cab reveals the engine block at the heart of the chassis with a chromed
exhaust stack rising up behind the cab.
The rear of the chassis has single-stage
extending outriggers with screw down pads with plastic wheel chocks and a
pintle hitch also fitted to the chassis frame. The rear bumper has
painted reversing, brake and indicator lights with plastic wheel guards
fitted over the rear wheels and an amber beacon located below the rear
body.
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The crane structure has some
good detailing, including the large hydraulic fluid tank along with a
control housing which has tiny printing of the safety instructions which
adds extra realism to the model.
The geometry of the boom
movement has been captured well and folds neatly behind the cab when in
a transport configuration. When extended, the hydraulics are stiff
enough to allow the boom to be positioned as required, without being too
stiff to risk causing damage.
One of the great features on
the boom is that each telescoping section is connected to a functional
hydraulic cylinder which give the model a very realistic appearance. The
boom sections are plastic and fit snugly which allows them to slide
smoothly and remain in the position chosen.
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The front stabilizers are
hinged, allowing the jack leg to rotate through 180 degrees to allow the
two stage telescopically extending arms to fit within the profile of
the truck chassis. When fully extended, they provide added stability to
the model, especially when the boom is at maximum range.
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Great touches on the crane include the
fixed and winch mounted hooks that can be connected to the three
outermost boom sections. The heavy weight and feel of the model is
typically Conrad with accurate and smooth movement of the boom
hydraulics and a good paint finish with accurate printing of the
Palfinger crane details. The model is packed in the familiar foam lined
cardboard wrap with blue printed outer cardboard box.
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