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MAN TGX with Palfinger PK530002-SH Knuckle Boom Crane
Presented here is the 1:50th scale MAN
TGX 3-axle long chassis truck with Palfinger PK 53002-SH knuckle boom
crane in the Maxikraft company livery from Conrad.
The front detailing of the cab
and grill has been accurately produced with the chromed MAN logo
prominently displayed along with the Maxikraft company detailing across
the front and on the sides of the cab.
The tilting cab reveals the
engine block at the heart of the chassis with a chromed light bar and
sun visor fitted to the cab roof.
The front wheels have a good
amount of steering movement with a replicated drive-train to the rear
axles and a large fuel tank mounted to the side of the chassis. The
spare wheel is slung beneath the chassis and the silencer has the MAN
logo imprinted onto the surface.
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Holes have been incorporated into the
casting for the rear view mirrors and radio aerials to be fitted. The
cab has been nicely captured with crisp body panel detailing and roof
mounted amber beacons, completed with a plastic sun visor with white
printing.
Single stage telescoping outriggers have
been integrated into the behind the cabin to provide added stability
when the crane is deployed. the pads can be lowered and allow the truck
to be raised off the ground.
The crane structure has some
good detailing, including the fluid tank with integrated cooling fan
along with accurately contoured body panels and printed control
switches.
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The rear 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. The main frame structure of the crane is mounted to
the rear of the truck chassis which has low mounted storage compartments
on both sides with a protective bar and towing hitch installed into the
rear end of the chassis
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The rear bumper has painted reversing,
brake and indicator lights with plastic wheel guards fitted over the
rear wheels. The main platform is permanently fixed to the chassis and
has short sides that have ridged panels with raised hinge detailing on
the lower edges.
The knuckle boom crane has both a fixed
rotating hook and a winch mounted hook that can be connected to any of
the three outermost boom sections. A guide frame is also supplied to
keep the rope in place when the boom sections are extended..
The heavy weight and feel of
the model is typically Conrad with accurate and smooth movement of the
boom. The geometry of the boom movement has been captured well and folds
neatly behind the cab when in a transport configuration.
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When extended, the hydraulics
are stiff enough to allow the boom to be positioned as required, without
being too stiff to risk causing damage.
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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. the model is packed in a foam lined
wrap with an outer blue coloured cardboard box with Conrad markings.
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