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Editorial New Prices Regularly I get very promising that, since the last increase in price sample of accessories made by in 2014, the mailing costs have in- model builders who have great ini- creased continually and two years tiative and I get very excited about ago the volume of the magazine in- them. Unfortunately, I am not allo- creased by 16 pages without a price wed to share them with you, or only increase at that time. in the most exceptional circumstan- With the new pricing, the magazi- ces, and I am not allowed to share ne can now continue publishing in where I got them from. Behind this the high quality you are used to and sits the fear of the amount of admi- I am able to keep my original ideal nistrative work needed by the Ger- price idea that a yearly subscription man bureaucracy, even for the smal- of € 65. – / Fr. 75. – for the printed lest business. version will not tax the hobby bud- Now I have experienced that it is get more than the price of a single indeed so. Truck & Construction is model. liable to pay the Value Added Tax Despite all that administrative (VAT) and should have done so al- work, I would now like to return to ready 10 years ago. Because my pu- the core of the work I do and to pro- blishing business is exempt in Swit- vide you with interesting and varied I would like to give a heartfelt zerland, as it is considered a micro magazines today and into the fu- thank you to all subscribers who entity, it never crossed my mind that ture. I sincerely hope that I may still have voluntarily rounded up their the rules are different in Germany – count you among my readers. subscription fees. You are making my mistake! an important contribution towards But it is not only because of the “unbiased reporting”. VAT that the price of the magazine had to be increased. An escrow of- fice had to be hired and the admi- Daniel Wietlisbach nistrative effort required overall has increased substantially. For examp- PS: A letter is included for the le, the data protection act and the German subscribers of this issue, packaging act both came into law at explaining the exact circumstances the beginning of the year. On top of in detail about the Value Added Tax.

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Jakob Weissbecker collects historic models Exclusivities

by Daniel Wietlisbach Jakob Weissbecker has been enthused by con-

akob Weissbecker saw the light struction sites ever since he can remember. of the world in 1955 and grew There are some historic models in his collec-­ Jup in Solln, in the southern part of Munich. He was enthusiastically ­tion; among them are some that are not so interested in construction sites and already as a young boy was a regu- well known … lar watcher when there was cons- truction in the neighborhood. He Wolff and Peiner. Finally, he even the climbing erection of a Wolff became well-known and so he had contacted companies like Michi- WK150 S really close up. Right up opportunities for regular rides in gan and Bucyrus Erie in the US on the crane! On top of that he was trucks. The re-construction of war and so in the end, he had a remar- occasionally allowed to operate a damage in Munich at that time was kable collection. Unfortunately, it crane or even a wheeled loader. almost finished and the ‘economic got lost in later years. Jakob earned the money for the miracle’ of the after-war boom in To play with, Jakob owned a films and developing with some Germany was in full swing. Pro- Menck M60 from Siku which he re- holiday jobs. Once he sent a fini- perty prices were on the rise and so built for drag line operation. With shed film, which also had pictures many of the old villas in the sub- much creativity and parts from the of competing firms on it, to the urbs were torn down to make room Märklin metal construction set, he Wolff Company, because he was for multiple family housing. built the drag line shovel. Then he firmly convinced that such -a lar got the Zettelmeyer Europe I from ge company would have to have Prospectus collection the same maker. In constant play its own photo lab. The manager, use were a Caterpillar #12 Grader Weinreich, understood his wishes At the age of 11, Jakob started and the 944 wheeled loader from and made an exception, since he the beginnings of his prospectus Ertl in 1:24 scale and other Ca- had a son of the same age. He took collection. His first letter was to terpillars in 1:87, made of plastic, the film to the nearest photo lab for the Menck & Hambrock Compa- from the construction machine se- developing and sent the pictures to ny. It started with ‘Sehr geehrte ries of Umex, later on Roco. Jakob. At Liebherr too, the young Firma Menck’ (Dear Menck Com- When Jakob got his first camera, fan was known and therefore was pany,) as he clearly remembers. a Kodak Instamatic, straight away invited to the 1971 and 1973 Bau- The return mail promptly brought he began to document construc- ma and given an exhibitor entran- him prospectuses about the Menck tion sites with the main focus being ce ticket. He was a bit of an exotic M40, M60, M90 to M 260 as well construction machines and cranes, and unique fan with his great inte- as the Elektro-Multi motor excava- of course. And, because ‘safety on rest in cranes and at Liebherr they tors. This motivated the youngster construction sites’ then was very re- enjoyed the pictures in his photo to pen further letters to all German laxed, the young Jakob got to have album. A little later he got a mo- producers of earthmoving machi- experiences that are no longer ima- del of the 30A/35 by Gescha sent nes and trucks and later on, also ginable today. For example, he, with to him directly from Liebherr and all crane producers like Liebherr, his camera, was allowed to observe he was overjoyed.

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Sometimes Jakob skipped school quit university in 1977 and took the co-student because he wrote his no- when something ‘more important’ truck driver’s license in the same tes ‘print ready’ in a very excellent was happening. When, for example, year. Five years behind the steering and readable script. After the final in June 1972, on the Schmidbauer wheel for a haulage contractor fol- diploma examinations, he worked Company’s yard, their new Gott- lowed, first on a three-axle dump for three years in an accounting firm wald MK 650 was being disassem- truck without and later with trailer, which he did not enjoy at all. Then bled, he just that to be there and re- and later for Schmidbauer. There, he went back to driving a coach for cord the process with photographs. he was never given ‘his own’ tractor another two years. Even though Jakob was pretty truck but was constantly put on the In 1994, at age 39, he founded a much by himself in his hobby, on spare board, which was not satisfac- property development company. one of his construction site expedi- tory for him. So, he went back to Difficult years followed with no tions he met a boy three years older work for the haulers and drove long time for a hobby. Even though the than himself from the same school. distance and then in 1981 took his collector was visiting Berlin for After this the two went from site to bus driver’s license. The same year professional reasons at the time of site and the radius expanded ever he married and changed to the pub- the gigantic construction site at the more, since the older one already lic works Munich. Potsdamer Platz, he only got to see had a driver’s license. Later on, their After a year he felt called back to it by looking out of the windows of paths diverged and a few years back university and he began his business the S-Bahn. they met again. It was after Jakob management studies in Augsburg. inserted an advertisement into the He found the courses heavy on theo- The Collection ‘Baggermodelle’ magazine (the pre- ry but he had the strong will to com- decessor of Laster & Bagger (Truck plete them. As a balance, and to fi- His interest for construction ma- and Construction) with his name nance his studies, he began to drive chines was never extinguished and and contact information that his for- travel coaches. He quickly managed so he went and visited the 1995 mer companion made contact again. to acquire the necessary competen- Bauma on the Theresienwiese in His historic photo archive con- cies and was popular in the compa- Munich. In one of the pavilions he tains about 1,800 pictures and du- ny he worked for. So hardly a week discovered dioramas and models ring the last years, all the negatives passed without a bus trip, often at of Menck excavators that fascina- were digitalized in high resolution. nights. The bus company was hea- ted him. The model builder himself vily involved in flight replacement was not present, but Jakob was Time for training traffic and Jakob was often called able to take a card along and con- upon when a plane was stuck on the tact the model builder Peter Veicht. After graduating from high school runway. He still vividly remembers An intense friendship developed in 1974, the hobby ‘did not happen a trip from Munich to Ljubljana over the next 20 years lasting un- again,’ as Jakob remembers. The in Yugoslavia, today in Slovenia, til the death of Peter Veicht. 16 of last photos were taken then, just be- which began at nine p.m. and he was Peter Veicht’s scratch-built models fore he started studying law at the back by noon the next day. He was ended up in his collection. In ad- University of Munich. The enthusi- able to catch up on the missed less- dition to these are some selected asm for studying did not last so he on content by reading the notes of a items from CCM in his show ca- ses: cable-controlled excavators and tracked cranes from the very The collector: valuable brass line as well as his- toric Caterpillars of the Diecast Jakob Weissbecker (63) was a professional truck and coach driver. series. The first model of the Ame- He has a diploma for business management and is the Manager of a rican producer was the Link-Belt Property Development Company. He lives east of Munich, is married LS-98 with front scoop. and has an adult son. The collection at the moment has 110 pieces and all of them stand in

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custom-made display cases along real thing. There are also some mo- took shape. It was for a Liebherr the walls of the fitness room in his dels on show in the living room and Form 140/190 like the version from house that he shares with his wife, even in the kitchen. This shows that an old prospectus. For this project, Ruth. The collector finds pleasure his wife accepts and is positive to- Jakob got a box full of original plans surrounded by his models and loo- wards his hobby. She is sometimes from Liebherr which he lovingly king at them when he is working the ‘third and fourth hand’ helping and painstakingly worked on to re- out. enthusiastically with the assembling duce to 1:50 scale so that once more One of the oldest models in the of models. he was able to give Peter Veicht per- collection is a scratch-built Faun A long-held wish of the collec- fect building plans. K40 that survived from his early ye- tor finally came true in 2012 when Jakob Weissbecker is very hap- ars. Jakob built it using a prospectus Peter Veicht built a 1:50 scale copy py with his collection and would with drawings and measurements of the Peiner T125 Bottom slewing only enlarge it if ‘something really that he had. It is made completely crane. Jakob calculated the col- special’ showed up, for example, a out of cardboard. Only the axles are lated measurements in the Peiner large, historic, top slewing crane in of metal and the window glass is prospectus to 1:50 scale and then 1:50 scale. All of the models in his plastic. The model was built slightly visited the workshop of the model collection are this scale and in 1:48. over scale for 1:50 but the propor- builder weekly to discuss the cons- With one exception: The Big Mus- tions are well done and the whole truction progress of the model. The kie from CCM in 1:87 which the model looks very convincing. Lad- result was remarkable: a perfectly collector acquired in 2009 and of ders, window wipers and rear-view constructed soldered metal model. which he says that with such a large mirror attest to his great love of de- After this positive experience, a model, he bought a marvelous piece tail and exacting observation of the second project soon followed and of furniture.

Translation of pages 12 – 16 359 Peterbilt with Fridge trailer Little Window

by René Tanner In the 80s, with films like Duel, Convoy or Smokey and the Bandit, as well as the TV Se- t the time, this movement was not taken seriously and was ries Movin‘ On with Sonny Pruitt and his co- Aquietly laughed at but over time it became the lifestyle for many Eu- driver Will Chandler, the wave of trucker mo- ropean truckers. They gathered to- vies washed over Europe … gether and formed trucker clubs, societies and movements to shine a light on long-existing grievances mainly in the Northern European buying diesel fuel, tires and spare in the transport business. Certain- Countries. As in the film Convoy, parts. ly, at the head of all these efforts the drivers identified themselves This ‘Americanization’ was gi- was the Truckers International As- as freedom fighters and hoped for ven a boost by the low dollar ex- sociation, TIA for short. It was the betterment in their working condi- change rates. American trucks, society with the most members, tions and also for fair prices when started to appear with imports of

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some unknown brands into Eu- up until then in the factory. After eyes and despite the really bargain rope. With the White, Mack and the death of Peterman in 1945, a price they were not useable. Kenworth trucks, most as COE group of factory workers took over These ‘models’ were produced (cab over engine) the first, real US the business. Finally, in 1958, Pe- by the Universal Associated Co. trucks crossed the big pond and terbilt was taken over by Pacific Ltd. and beginning in 1976 were many owners of transport compa- Car & Foundry (Paccar). Over the sold in a variety of department nies saw the robust, lighter and less years, the production program of stores, shopping centers and retai- expensive trucks an alternative to Peterbilt was successfully expan- lers under the brand names Kid- the European ones. ded. Since its foundation in 1939, co Super Tough Wheels or Kidco The same went for the hobby Peterbilt has been considered one Champs of the Road. In 1978, the sector; everyone was now able of the leading manufacturers of name was changed to Kidco Road to build their own US trucks and high-quality heavy-duty trucks in Baron and production ended in dream about driving them through the United States. Cab-over mo- 1982. Today these collector’s items the wide-open spaces of the USA. dels were built commencing in are quite rare. For me, this was not Many a bottle of plastic glue was 1950 and since 1959, the cabs have a consideration since the shapes of used up with the 1:16 kits from tilted by 90 degrees. Beginning in these ‘toys’ are really great and I Monogram, AMT and Ertl and 1967, one of the most famous mo- was surprised about the close to as well the 1:24 kits from Italieri dels was the extremely adaptable prototype modeling of the cabins. and Revell and the AMT Snaptite 359 Conventional that was desi- The rest of the attached parts were snap-together kits in 1:32. Many gned for long distance transports. unusable and so the building pro- model building shows started to Later models like the 379 were a ject of the 359 became a mammoth appear paralleling the real truck further development of the 359 and enterprise. shows. even today are considered the only The chassis was lengthened by It did not take long until the first classic Peterbilt. 10 mm at the rear axle using bent U ‘Conventionals’ began to appear. Its nickname, ‘Little Windows’, profile made from 0.5 mm alumi- But, because of their monster-like was given to the 359 because of the nium sheet stock and re-enforced. length they were only rarely used relatively small front windows that Accordingly, new axles with rims in the European hauling traffic. were the standard size for the ear- and tires left over from the Corgi Many spent their working lives in lier ones used on the Unilite cabin. Kenworth were adapted and ins- gravel quarries and on promotio- Peterbilt modernized the cab of the talled. The paint of the cabin was nal tours. But many of the imports successor, the 379, with a higher removed by soaking it off and then remained pure ‘Show Trucks’ and roof which brought larger door and all unnecessary holes were filled in even today the charm of the shiny window openings. Among experts, with Plasticard and everything was fully-chromed monsters keeps en- it was called the ‘1100 Series cab’ sanded smooth. According to the thusiasts under their spell. because of the 1,100 square inch original, the window openings of surface of the windows. the 359 were customized to fit and Peterbilt the engine hood was lengthened by Tractor truck 2.0 mm. The hood’s fenders were The lumber magnate Theodor first taken off and then replaced Alfred Peterman purchased the Fa- My 359er started its life as a pure by scratch-built ones from 0.5 mm geol Truck & Coach Company of toy which I purchased on eBay for aluminium sheet stock. Then the Oakland in 1939 and began buil- a handful of dollars. It came in a loose fenders were sanded into ding high-value trucks for the con- yellowing blister pack. Also in shape and glued back on. The cast- struction and lumber industries. the same parcel was a Kenworth on 36” Sleeper was cladded with The company brand name of ‘Pe- W 900, a COE Kenworth K 100 0.3 mm aluminium sheet stock and terbilt’ is comprised of his name and a COE Peterbilt 352. Later side doors were added. New batte- and the nickname ‘Bill built’ which on, I bought the matching trailers, ry boxes were made from 1.0 mm came from the Fageol trucks made however, even with squinting both Plasticard and later on detailed

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with etched scale checker plate stock. It is first shaped to fit and The semi-trailer parts. The front rear axle fenders then made ready to polish by san- are made from 0.3 mm alumini- ding finely. The diesel fuel tanks The semi-trailer is also from the um sheet stock and glued directly were sawn off from ø 12.0 mm extensive Corgi parts box and was to the chassis. My experience has aluminium tube. The end pieces re-worked extensively. New side shown me that all parts that need were made from cut out circles parts from 0.5 mm were glued on to be polished should be made first and fashioned into a domed shape and then the re-enforcement ribs so that they can be attached to the with blows of a soft jeweler’s ham- were made from stick-on foil. The mounting brackets on the model. mer, then glued on and polished by new ‘Underslung’ diesel tank was However, in this case they were hand. The exhaust plant was made made the same way as the one on only mounted after painting. from 2.5 mm aluminium welding the tractor truck. The front wall of The radiator grille is made from wire and both curved sections were the trailer with the refrigeration a piece of 0.3 mm Plasticard that shaped then glued and hand polis- compressor unit and fuse box, and was framed with 0.3 mm alumini- hed. The heat protection grilles are the rear wall with the hinges and the um sheet stock. The rectangular ra- from a Tekno exhaust plant. The lock rods are made from polished diator opening was first fitted with air and Lubrifilter and the Airdry- 0.2 mm aluminium sheet stock and fine 0.4 mm aluminium wire stock. er were turned from 8.0 mm thick were glued in after painting. Using a Afterwards, a piece of fine Titan aluminium rod on a lathe of a cus- seven hole puncher, discs were pun- netting was glued on and then the tomer of mine. Later on, the po- ched out from 0.2 mm aluminium whole lot was polished by hand. lished surfaces were glued on and sheet stock and used as brake and The hood ornament, that looks like then painted. indicator lights. The marker lights a swallow, is used to tilt the hood; The cabin is removable, and are made from punched-out discs it was made from 0.5 mm Plasti- below it is the detailed interior from 0.2 mm thick copper strip and card. The front light assemblies with levers, dashboard, sleeping then painted with glass paint color are made up from 9 parts each. For cot and the driver’s seats including according to needs. the housing I took a 4.0 mm rec- the glued-in interior door cladding. I usually use spray cans for pain- tangular plastic profile piece that The air intake for the air conditio- ting. First the lightest shade of was sanded until it had the round ning unit and two fans in front of paint is applied, then after it is dry shape at the front and pointed part the front window screen were also and masked off, the darker paints to the rear. The front light ring- added at the appropriate places. At are applied. The orange border li- shaped receptacles were cut from the start of the project I had also ning has been applied with a very 3.00 mm aluminium pipe stock and planned to make an engine, but fine brush and some thinned-down fitted into the pre-drilled openings because of the way the hood was paint. The Peterbilt Ovals and let- and then glued in. Then they were constructed, I had to abandon that tering were made by Hans Witte filled in with two-part epoxy. For plan. Both of the mirror bracket on his Brother Label Printer. Up the next step, two brackets from assemblies were made up from until now, this model is the most 0.3 mm were bent to suit and glued 0.6 mm steel wire and the mirrors extensively rebuilt one that I own. to the front radiator using 0.8 mm were made from 0.5 mm alumi- That is why the 359 has a very spe- iron wire. Two further 0.2 mm nium sheet stock and polished, of cial place in my collection and, of plastic discs on both brackets were course. The indicators and the fog course, also in my heart. added to be used to attach the two lights were made from 2.0 and 3.0 front light assemblies and those mm rings cut from aluminium tube then were glued on last. stock and punched-out aluminium The front bumper is made from discs glued together and painted a strip of 3.0 mm aluminium sheet accordingly.

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Tinplate Forklift from Japan

by Robert Bretscher This S-1002 forklift truck, made in Japan in 1961 by Masuda-Modern Toys, surprises with t that time, playing with ‘ordi- nary’ car toys became boring some unexpected functions … Aquickly. Continual pushing back and forth was really not very exci- ting, but there were also trucks that motor, power for which is supplied lous feature, almost nothing can go could be loaded to transport things by two 1.5-volt batteries. As stroke wrong during play with the forklift. and these were very much more of genius, these are located at the It can be switched from forwards to interesting. However, for this kind rear engine compartment and give backwards driving mode and with of play, other vehicles were nee- the already hefty model additional the change lever, can be switched ded to lift the lying-around crates stability. The strongly constructed to the loading mode. and load them on to the transport telescoping lifting mechanism, During the lift mode, the drive trucks. The forklift model shown screwed solidly to the chassis, gi- mode is switched off and the model here would have been an ideal loa- ves the model a valuable look. In can be moved by hand. Furthermo- ding vehicle. order to lift even heavy loads, the re, the model impresses with the The extremely robust construc- operating forks on the lift have fantastic colorful design of the cab, tion and the powerful drive guaran- been given four brass pulleys. The the galvanized steps and air intake teed a diversified use in children’s actual lifting was controlled by a slits, rarely modeled open. It is not playrooms. All driving and lifting cable and fixed-in place chain. To often that I have seen such a very actions could be simulated using stop the upwards movement of the well thought out tinplate model the two levers in the cab, just like fork in time, the resourceful con- that even today functions perfectly on the real thing. The steerable ve- structors installed an electric off and can do the jobs it was designed hicle is made completely from tin- switch which is discreetly placed for without any problems. plate and is operated by an electric in the lifting frame. With this fabu-

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New dozer models from Diecast Masters Cat D6 & D6 XE LGP

by Daniel Wietlisbach Diecast Masters loves details and so has pro- duced two variants of the Caterpillar D6. Even he Cat D6 is a real universal machine. Different drives, when looking close up at them, it is difficult to Ttrack segment widths, two quite different power trains with four- spot the identical parts … stroke power shift transmission or electric (XE) as well as Rops variants are available. A variety ning wheels are cast-on function- different radiator grilles are finely of blades, two different pushing less mock-ups and the front guide engraved and have been mounted frames and rear attachment tools wheels are gently sprung so the individually. complete the equipment that models roll very easily. This is an The area behind the cabins is make it a construction machine. especial joy on the LPG version filled with tanks for fuel, AdBlue Depending upon equipment, the with its 915 mm wide track seg- and hydraulic fluid which are working weight is between 22.0 ment plates which make the mo- exactly modeled differing only and 24.14 t and the C9.3B diesel del look very stable. On the con- in number and placement of the engine produces 151 kW (215 hp) trary, the 610 mm wide segments bolts. Even the lids of the diesel of power. of the standard version look rather tanks have been differently made. small but they have been correctly Also, on the Standard D6 is a rod Models from Diecast Masters transposed into scale size. mounted across the rear above the The engine hoods on both do- ripping attachment. The maker has taken great pains zers differ in a multitude of details The cabins are made from a to replicate most components se- and when seen from below, even single white metal casting with parately and so really produce two have different floor pans! While partially integrated window wi- different models. This deserves a the air exhausts on the sides are pers and the window glass has lot of respect, especially in a time only printed on, the hand grips are been mounted behind the castings when all possible ways of cost sa- all made from separately-applied windows. Further window wipers, vings are explored. The modular plastic parts. Beside the elevated work lights and hand grips have construction is easily seen in the air intake manifold are the ex- been separately applied. truly identical parts. hausts; both are different, but both Whether or not you like Bob, the In addition to some attached de- have hinted-at openings. The two removable roofs are a fine thing tail parts, the truly identical parts for seeing the interior in detail. we found are the cabin and the Here we find that correctly, the fold-down ladder at the rear as electric-powered dozer has two well the drive and guide wheels At a glance displays while on the Standard D6 for the tracks. Further, both mo- the lower monitor is black. There dels are true to scale. + Variety of types is really nothing to fuss about in We found the running gears to + Functionality the multi-colored cabin interior. be nicely engraved and they even – Plastic hand grips The D6 roof and the front protec- oscillate by +/- 5 mm. The run- tive cage equipment are one unit

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as is often but not used exclusi- has teeth that can be individually ‘VPAT’ blade and its pushing frame vely for forestry application. deployed. Three of them are inclu- is mounted on the main frame. Asi- ded with the model and are easy de from also not being able to tilt, Equipment to attach; the appropriate bolts are the blade reaches all the maximum packaged in a separate plastic bag. positions of the original. First The Standard D6 is equipped The bolts even hold the teeth in po- class! Blade and frame are exactin- with an SU blade which moves sition but, despite that, the model gly engraved and finely detailed. well but is not quite as functional should not be tilted too often and Additional hydraulic lines can be as on the prototype. The upper and a bit of paint would suit them well. discovered here. The detailed rear lower maximum positions are not Here too, all the supply lines are has a plain hitch attachment which reached and tilting is not possible. present and correct. Unfortunately, suits the model well. The engraving of the pushing frame on our sample, the upper rods of The paint job on both models and blade are faultless and all hy- the lifting kinematic were assem- is clean and covers well and the draulic lines have been modeled. bled upside down. lettering includes the new logos A three-tooth ripper is mounted at The diesel-electric powered right down to the logo on the the rear and, for the first time, it D6 XE LGP comes with a so-called driver’s seat.

Translation of page 21 Palfinger Epsilon Q17Z from Conrad Good wood

by Daniel Wietlisbach Loading cranes for logs are a dainty affair in

psilon is an Austrian company, 1:50, especially so if they are so inviting play situated in Bergheim and was that mimics the original … Efounded in 1980. It has belonged to the Palfinger group of companies Conrad has made the crane in and cleverly designed is the kine- since 1989. This maker is a world two 1:50 versions together with the matic used for the folding-down leader in logging loading cranes and well-known log racks from Doll; on crane operator’s seat and that also has international production loca- a red Arocs or a white MAN TGS, goes for the roof protection. Of tions. With its lifting capacity of 15 both with matching trailers and in- course the truck bed supports and to 18 metric tons, the Epsilon Q Se- dividual scale logs as loads. As with the logging tongs are fully functio- ries is designed for the heavy midd- all Palfinger models, special pains nal as well. While the basic const- le class. These Z cranes fold down were taken with the functionality. ruction of the crane is of metal, the compactly to save space and are The crane reaches the maximum telescoping segments and details mounted crosswise which makes a extension thanks to having two te- are made from plastic. The new higher load possible. The new Q17Z lescoping segments; it also folds Q17Z awakes the play instinct. has a maximum reach of 11 m. down for transport. Just as exactly

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Iron pig from Conrad in 1:50 Kobelco SK850LC-10

by Daniel Wietlisbach There were some models at the Bauma that everybody talked about and without a doubt, his 80-t machine is the Kobel- co flagship. It took the appro- the Kobelco SK850LC-10 was Tpriate room on the Bauma stand of the Japanese Company and im- one of them … pressed the visitors. The maximum working weight is 86.6 t and in addition to the standard outrigger arm, there is a shorter ME version wheels are modeled as dummies. grey engine hood together with the available and a selection of five dif- The drive wheel has been very well radiator housing on the right side ferent jib lengths. The shovel capa- done and the guide wheel is rather is one unit. The rivets and service city ranges from 2.3 to 5.4 m3 and plain, as on the original. It has been hatches are nicely done; however, the six-cylinder Hino E13CYM- sprung really tightly so that it is not the air intakes are only printed on. KSDB produces 380 kW (517 PS). very easy to move the tracks back The running boards on both sides and forth; 750 mm wide metal seg- as well as the safety railings are The model from Conrad ments are as on the original. made from metal. The upper carriage is made of The cabin has very flush-fitting The SK850LC-10 offers eve- metal, except for a few plugged glazing that has rubber gaskets rything one expects from a Conrad in parts, and successfully copies and a window wiper printed on. model and then some. The model the characteristics of the origi- The protective grille with the arrives to collectors well protected nal. The excavator doesn’t deny work spotlight as well as the an- in the tried and true package with a bit of Retro look in its design. tenna is separately applied. The a Styrofoam casing. A mirror that The Japanese have courageous- multi-colored cabin interior is ex- is packaged in a clear plastic bag- ly shown some corners and edges actly detailed. gy is the only small part that has on its model reflecting the roun- The standard outrigger and the jib to be added by the buyer. The ex- ding of excavators over the last are plain, as on the original, are ful- cavator model is very heavy and few years. The housing shows all ly enclosed at the bottom but have looks very valuable. A check of all the essential flaps, lids and hand- been enhanced with separately- major measurements confirms first holds of the original and the air applied details. So, for example, all impressions that all measurements intake slots on top and on the left hydraulic lines from the upper car- are correct and that the model has side are modeled pierced. The dark riage to the cylinders are fully free- been made to scale. standing which is very welcome. The hefty under carriage has Further details include an additio- been exactly made and the screw At a glance nal hydraulic circuit for alternative connections between the X frame extra tool attachments and the lines with the running gear have been + Metal content even have different diameters. That nicely engraved. Separately- + Functionality makes it easy to forgive the little applied steps augment the drive + True to scale bit of simplifying on how the lines gear carriers; running and support are run at the rear of the arm. The

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hook-ups to the cylinders plug in side. On the original would be able painted to match. The sharp and as it is usual with this maker. The to hold 3.3 m3. legible printed-on details include bucket included with the model is The paint has been applied very the logos, even on the driver’s seat, made from a single casting and has cleanly and it is great that the hol- type designations and yellow war- five teeth and cutting edges on its low bolts have even been hand- ning decals.

Translation of pages 24 – 26 Pile driver from NZG 1:50 Liebherr LRB 18

by Daniel Wietlisbach As far as highly specialized civic engineering he LRB 18 is a version of the machinery is concerned, NZG has a proven LRB 16 but it has a two-meter Tlonger driving guide. The machine, track record and so it is hardly surprising the with its different vibrators, a ham- mer and different drilling equip- LRB 18 comes from Nuremberg … ment is suited for many special ap- plications in the civic engineering short time. Mainly, the cables for brator no longer moves freely. De- sector. Thanks to its relatively light advancing the feeder and the au- spite this drawback, we think that weight (47.4 t without any tools at- xiliary winch with hook have to it is an acceptable compromise, as tached) it is easily moved around. be rigged in. Not explained how- long as the lightly flexible cables The Liebherr D 946 A7-04 produ- ever is how the easily deformable really ‘hang’ correctly. The inclu- ces 390 kW (530 hp) and is capab- cable harness with the supply lines ded sheet pile sets the height of the NEW le of a pulling force of 200 kN and which complete the model have vibrator in any case. the torque power is 120 kNm. The to be attached. As shown on the The lower carriage has been ex- driver guide is 15 m long and the pictures, they need to be inserted actly modeled and reaches the pro- maximum length of the material to into the prepared slits and fixed in totypical width of 4.2 m without be driven (diaphragm wall profi- place with Super Glue. It is easy to any sign of ‘drooping’ when fully les or piles) is 17.2 m and the drill give the harness its prototypically extended. The drives are finely length is up to 21 m depending on correct form but afterwards the vi- engraved, the drive wheel has the which technique is used. Liebherr logo engraved and the 11 running and two support wheels Model by NZG At a glance are individually attached. Despi- te this, the metal tracks are rather The model is very much made + Metal content hard to move. to scale and thanks to the inclu- + Detailing The characteristics of the upper ded assembly instructions stands + Functionality chassis have been well copied. The in front of the collector in a very engravings show all the hand grips,

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steps, flaps and air intake slits of pierced photo-etched metal plate! supply lines run continuously from the original. The counterweight is Recognizable in front of the cabin the upper chassis to the vibrating the 5-t standard issue without rear is a hose roll which would supply head. Also exactly engraved is the supports. It is not possible to di- compressed air for the operation of non-functioning auxiliary winch sassemble for transport but that is the screwing attachment to screw with a telescoping outrigger arm not necessary anyway. The view of together driven pile pipes. which turns. the model from above is especially The RV 20 Vibrator is also made rewarding; from there one can Equipment by Liebherr. It has been exactly see the air intake grille, the chro- made and is to scale. It too can be med exhaust plant as well as many The finely-engraved pile dri- fixed in place at the desired height other details and last but not least, ver guide head can be adjusted in with a screw, unfortunately, with the very finely-engraved anti-skid height and length as on the origi- the same results as with the pile surfaces. All safety railings are nal. Unfortunately, the hydraulic driver guide, which why it is stron- made from metal. cylinder for the height adjustment gly recommended to use the inclu- The new cabin has some very is not chromed. By the tightening ded sheet pile to fix the height for flush-fitting windows with printed of a screw, it can be height adjusted the pile driver head. on window gaskets. The bi-co- but this may flake off some of the As usual, the paint job and lette- lored interior is kept rather plain. paint, therefore, one should decide ring are faultless and give the valu- The protective grille over the roof on a height right from the begin- able model a refined look. window is an extremely finely ning. The previously mentioned

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by Remo Stoll

he name for the dozer seen here was the middle-sized one from Ta maker in the 80s which produced five different machines in that se- ries. It was equipped with the wider lower chassis and at this time was still working on a landfill at a gravel quarry. However, it can be assumed that by now the dozer has been re- placed. Recognize the machine? Please send us the exact name and type designation. The contest deadline is the 15th of August, 2019. If there are more correct answers than pri- zes, we will hold a draw to select Solution from Trucks & Construction 3-2019 winners. Please note that only ent- mas Buchser from Moutier (CH) ries with complete address informa- who won the Bell B45E Dumper tion can be considered so that we from USK, Etienne Romy from can mail the prizes out correctly. Bussy-Chardonney (CH) who This time the winners will recei- won the Cat 320 GC excavator ve one of the following prizes: Cat from DM and Roman Dollny D7E as the Pipeline Version from from Thun (CH) won the Claas DM, the Kobelco SK 135SR from The truck in question was a Torion 639 from NZG. Motorart or the Liebherr HTM 905 Magirus Deutz 320D19 and mo- Congratulations to all the lu- Concrete mixer on a MAN TGS M dels were won this time by: Tho- cky winners! 8x4 truck chassis by Conrad.

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60-ton mining dump truck from First Gear Komatsu HD605-8

by Daniel Wietlisbach Joal and Universal Hobbies made the prede- cessors, HD605 and 7. The current version co- he dumping bin of the Ko- matsu HD605-8 has a 40 m3 mes from First Gear in the expected finish of Tcapacity and can haul a payload of 63 t. The rigid frame dum- that company … per weighs 51.62 t empty and so reaches a maximum weight of 114.7 t. The built-in six-cylinder SAA- 6D170E-7 motor with turbo, up from below especially wor- attached to two hooks on the front made in-house, produces 578 kW thwhile because the engine over bumper. The radiator grill is finely (786 hp) of power and can reach the gear shaft to the rear axle and engraved and separately applied. speeds of up to 70 km/h. Despite all components of the prop shaft All safety railings and handholds its remarkable size, its turning ra- are easily visible. These are ex- are made from solid metal. The- dius is a minimal 8.7 m. actly engraved and very fine. The se distract less than the many rear An early model of the HD605 fuel tanks which are mounted at view mirrors that are made from was the basis for the eDumper the sides and the hydraulic plant plastic. The engravings of the an- from Kuhn Schweiz, which we are exact copies. The front wheels ti-skid surfaces are correctly made have already introduced, and is are steerable; however, the turning and while the side-mounted lights undergoing real life testing at the radius is rather small. The stee- and the overload warning light are moment. ring cylinders are modeled rigid only painted on, the front lights are but are correct in scale size which made from colored plastic parts Model from First Gear is an acceptable compromise. The which look so much better. cylinders of the rear suspension The cabin is made from plastic The American purveyor of Ko- are modeled without any function and has a snug-fitting glass insert. matsu models, known to master- and the rear lights are only repre- Handholds and window wipers are fully combine plastic and metal sented with a dot of color which also separately applied. The multi- without it being obvious, has made makes them look more ‘toy-like’. colored interior is easily seen and the current model of this dump The wheels with their rubber tires shows all the details of the original. truck. are very nicely done; the perfectly The mostly metal Universal The dumper arrives packaged fitting rims are a big contributing dumping bin is made up from se- between two clear plastic trays and factor. veral finely engraved parts. The has not been ‘wired’ down. The The platform over the engine mud flaps are attached to the bin model is true to scale and the pro- and the mounting stairs have been and are made from rigid plastic portions look good. made true to the original and sport a parts; in the dumping position they The main components such as lot of details. A new gimmick is the look a bit strange. The movable the pierced main frame are made separately included wheel chocks. stone deflectors for the double tire from metal. That makes looking As on the original, these can be set function without any faults and

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the two-step dumping cylinders are to the type designation and the capable of holding the dumping At a glance logos are as per usual on a Ko- bin in any position, however, only matsu. + True to scale the lowest step is chromed. With the model of the HD605-8, + Metal safety railings The paint has been cleanly ap- First Gear maintains its good re- – Dumping cylinder partially plied and covers well; happily, putation and it is certain the mi- painted yellow even the plastic parts have been ning truck dumper will find many painted. The lettering is limited friends.

Translation of pages 30 – 31

An extreme paver from Conrad in 1:50 Vögele Super 3000-3i

by Daniel Wietlisbach Vögele decided to have the flagship among his

n their prospectus, Vögele is pavers replicated in reduced size and decided promoting the Super 3000-3i as on Conrad to produce it … Ian all-rounder and at the same time as a powerhouse for which the one in the standard configuration with a 3.5 m wide applicator beam can X12-C475 six-cylinder engine hind on to the press fit beam and so hardly qualify. However, with the producing 351 kW. securing the delicate construction of SB 350 TV applicator beam, width the 18 m long applicator beam. The adjustable from 3.5 m up to 18 m The model from Conrad model was made to scale and drives application, it looks huge, as the on very flexible rubber tracks that visitors to the Bauma can testify. Large models require special pa- copy the look of the original very Up to 1,800 t of material can be ckaging and so the model comes is well. Beginning our viewing of the applied per hour. To guarantee this, a solid and securely closable card- model from the front, we notice a feeder hopper delivering a conti- board box. The machine with its the true-to-the-original oscillating nuous supply of material is inser- five beam extender parts is housed truck push bars and the generously ted between the machine and the well protected in Styrofoam dra- proportioned hopper which is fully trucks. The maximum application wers. Thanks to the enclosed inst- functional. If both side walls are width is achieved by adding four ruction leaflet with helpful pictures, tilted, then three additional metal beam extenders of 1,500 mm on it takes only a short time until the sheets at the front lower themselves each side; the two outside beams paver stands in front of the collector so that the material to be applied are 1,250 mm long and can be hyd- in its full glory. By the way, the long gets securely on to the scraper floor raulically extended. The necessary metal beam, not shown in the ins- which itself is made up from several power is supplied by a Cummins tructions, can be clipped from be- parts.

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The engine cowling is very nice- made from plastic. The two outer ly done. The air intakes at the top At a glance beam extensions have been mo- and left have been modeled pier- deled in their maximum width po- + True to scale ced, while on the right, correctly sition; here too, the operating pa- + Functionality as per the original, they are shown nels have been modeled as on the + Detailing only as indentations. The hand- original. The model achieves the holds are made from metal and the actual 36 cm application width and exhaust has a folding mechanism requires quite a bit of room in the for transport and has been modeled ble lifting cylinders, it can be held display cabinet. very finely. Together with the roof, at any height. The very complex The paint has been cleanly ap- it folds forward to reach a minimal construction is made up complete- plied and the grey color tone is an transportation height. The opera- ly from metal and plastic parts and, exact match to the plastic parts. tors’ seats both fold outwards and with its many details, invites us on The lettering is sharp and legible the adjustable operating console a discovery tour. Augers, press-on and not even the small instruction has several buttons on it. beams, walk-ways and most of decals have been forgotten. Let’s talk about the applicator the hand grips are made from me- beam now. Thanks to the very sta- tal while the extensive bracing is

Translation of pages 32 – 34 Lots of details from WSI Liebherr LTM1090-4.2

by Carsten Bengs The Liebherr LTM1090-4.2 was presented on the WSI stand for the first time at the Nurem- s we are used to from WSI, the model impresses with its berg Toy Show. The model was then available Agreat adherence to detail combined with a high degree of functionali- in the Liebherr Fanshop at the 2019 Bauma … ty. The dimensions of the original have been correctly transposed into model form. per axle. This is possible only be- cured below the driver’s cabin at The most eye-catching detail on cause of the changed position of the front during transport. the four-axle crane is the supports. the front supports. A very nicely done detail is the The front set no longer sits right The four-axle chassis rolls very mud deflectors at the axles on the behind the cabin but is now situ- easily on an even surface and the whole chassis which has a finely ated between the first and second powertrain with prop shaft and the engraved anti-skid surface. All of axles. By the way, the prototype is very fine axle suspensions have the three mounting ladders are mo- the only 90 t crane with four axles been modeled. The axles turn with veable; they tilt downwards easily. which can drive on public roads an ample steering angle. It is a very Another smaller ladder is mounted because its axle load is under 10 t nice detail that the hook can be se- at the rear and fixed in place.

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The crane is powered by a the details here. The way the steps all WSI crane models, the arm is 330 kW strong Liebherr engine have been designed is very clever; made from aluminum and so looks in the chassis. The crane follows during transportation they slide un- very realistic and correct in all its the single engine concept and the derneath the cabin. dimensions. It is kept in place by a engine is also responsible for all The lubricating plant is visible metal cylinder with a grub screw. crane operations. Because there is behind the cabin. Small hydraulic Even on fairly flat angles of 45° no second motor including the hy- lines run towards the rear. Neither and less, the model stands solid draulics, it was possible to save on is part of the larger castings but without teetering. weight. is separate and free standing. To The arm extension is stored at WSI has taken great pains to la- round out the detailing at the rear the side of the outrigger and is vishly equip the engine compart- there are some warning beacons bolted to the top of the frame that ment: exhaust, air filter and tank and lights. is holding it. It can be mounted are easy to spot. The photo-etched WSI’s modeling of the ballast in three different angled settings, cover for the radiator rounds off is very detailed and functional. 0°,20° and 40°. The tip is held in the details very nicely. Prototypically correct, it attaches place with the trusted M1 screws. The very stable supports have in- for use inside the radii of 3.77 m WSI is delivering the LTM 1090- ternal threads. They keep the mo- and 4.71 m; in principle, this is the 4.2 with a three-dolly wheel hook del secure and, of course, are made same as on the LTM 1250-5.1. The so that when using 7 cable strands from white metal castings. The upper carriage swings backwards it can lift maximum of 42.3 t. The support feet are stowed away in- when all the ballast sections are hook which includes the Liebherr side the supports during transport piled on to the lower carriage. The logo looks very realistic. Unfor- in a space-saving effort. It is very two ballast screws are then exten- tunately, the two dolly wheels at nice that four small crane mats are ded to mate with the ballast thus the head of the arm and on the included with the model. attaching it. hook are made from one piece, The roomy cabin has been con- The outrigger arm extends to re- not made separately. vincingly modeled with mirrors, aching a realistic height of 1.1 m The lettering on the model is es- warning lights, a detailed interior measured at the top-most wheel pecially nice; here WSI again sets and door handles. Window wipers without the extension piece. As on new standards. There are warning have not been omitted. The license decals all over the whole crane mo- plate ‘UL LTM1090’ points to the del and even the supports are num- type of vehicle. At a glance bered from ‘1’ to ‘4’. Even the type The cabin on the upper chassis is designation plaque on the upper also just as detailed: joy sticks and + Ballast installation chassis cabin has been included. control instruments can be clearly + Moveable ladders The LTM 1090-4.2 convinces in seen. To prevent ‘stiff necks,’ the – Dolly wheels are not every way. Every wish has been ful- cabin is capable of tilting. Mir- single castings filled as far as functionality and ad- rors and window wipers complete herence to detail is concerned.

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Mack F700 in the Middle-East Series Road Train ‘Sedo’

by Daniel Wietlisbach A Road Train has just been released in the very popular series of models from the Near e already introduced you to the Mack F700 model East Traffic … Wfrom Tekno in detail earlier on. However, it is worth mentioning this ‘Sedo’ combination because sparse information available, the promise to some degree as com- it combines two popular themes: F700 was used in the transporta- parison with the pictures of the Road Train and Near East. tion of construction trailers and original clearly shows. Despite The road train was produced construction materials. Tekno this, the 60 cm long train makes a from old Tekno picture materi- used already existing parts for great impression. al. According to the somewhat this model and so it had to com-

Translation of pages 36 – 39 The classic DAF cabin from Tekno in 1:50 DAF Series 2800 – 3300

by Hans Witte Tekno has developed a completely new model of the DAF series 2800 – 3300. It is now pos- fter the 2800 came the 3300 and 3600 types and, starting sible for the producer to make models of all Ain 1985, was also available as ‘SpaceCab’. The production ended the originals for the construction years 1973 only in 1987 with the introduction of the DAF95. to 1994 … However, in 1989 the concept of the former 2800-3300 series was and the resulting higher price sca- or. The models of the 2900 and the re-activated. This was because of red away many customers. The re- 3200 were a resounding success, the fear of many customers that the introduced, so called ‘budget’ mo- not only in the Netherlands but new DAF 95 could develop many dels got a re-worked radiator grille also in Great Britain and Asia. ‘teething’ problems. Also, the that had the ‘family’ styling of the In order to reproduce the many complexity of the new electronics 95ers and also its blue-grey interi- types of the 2800 over the years,

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Tekno developed a very clever sys- interior. This naturally saves on tractor-trailer set from ‘M. Mooy’ tem of exchangeable molds. For production cost but is regrettable. was introduced in the classic line of the chassis there is a choice of leaf All tractor trucks have the later ‘Flowers and Vegetables’. A tractor- springs or air suspension for the (larger and streamlined) mirrors trailer set for ‘De Wilde’ has been rear axle and several possibilities as they were attached starting in announced on the Tekno and a trac- for fuel tanks, air tanks and battery 1982. Here we miss the typical tor-trailer set in the colors of ‘Moei- boxes. And, of course, there is also narrow, light grey mirrors from the jes’ is already available. the ‘SpaceCab’ variation that was earlier versions. Besides the ‘ready-to-run’, fac- introduced in 1985. We noted some other points: the tory-assembled models, it is also All of these base model choices heavy brackets on the front side of possible to buy a DAF in kit form. can be augmented with very spe- the rear axle with air suspension These are produced by Bemo in co- cific detail parts like sun visors, are missing and so are the thick operation with Tekno (www.bemo- roof spoilers and more. There are hub reduction rings even though models.com). Bemo mails to every also front bumpers with or without Tekno has them in their program. country. fog lights as well as a lower spoiler The door windows have some We took three different 4x2 trac- without lights or with two and four fairly hefty rubber gaskets printed tor trucks and had a closer look at lights. on even though on the real windows them. They are an early FT2800 All models are available with there are none except a very thin (1973 to 1978), a FT3600 Space- the steering on the left or on the strip on the bottom of the window. Cab (from 1985 onwards) in ATi right so nothing would be in the Now the windows look too small demo colors, as well as a FT3200 as way of making an English export and the gaskets partially block the re-introduced in 1998 and produced model. One thing is clear: Tekno view into the interior. The battery until about 1994. had to produce a lot of tooling and boxes on all of the tractor trucks The FT2800 has leaf spring sus- molds for these series making it shown here have been attached pension on the rear axle and the ol- abundantly clear that the manu- crookedly. This seems to be a pro- der battery boxes with steel covers. facturer takes its customers very blem on the production line which We noted too the modern mirrors seriously. Among its customers should be corrected. on the cabin and the chrome strip are many company owners as well at hip level, a very obvious detail as collectors. Cabin variations on cabins until 1980. The interior For other parts, Tekno has cho- is black and almost invisible. In this sen a standard solution for examp- Last year, Tekno introduced the case it could have been painted with le the chassis that originally comes first DAF 2800, a type 1, just like a light beige inside roof and brown from the Scania LB series and was it was available in the market from seat covers and on the cots. Here, also used for the Volvo F88/F89. 1973 to 1980. The cabin is painted those who are building their own Also standardized was the cabin in the typical DAF color of ‘Nauti- kits have an advantage as they can interior for the 2800 series. In all cal Blue’ with a white band. In the paint it correctly. Some of the nice cabins we find the same interior meantime, some of the modern ver- details are the air horns, the Miche- with modern seats, steering wheel sions have reached the market and lin man, the classic sun-visor made and gear shift with its ZF knob. For we can count on seeing many more. from Acryl and the toolbox beside the earlier types (1973 to 1980) At the beginning of the year, the the fuel tank. we would have wished for the old The FT3600 SpaceCab is a Demo Bostrom Viking seats, the classic version; it has a red ATi engine and steering wheel and the Fuller ‘Bi- At a glance prop shaft and the chassis is pain- cycle’ know on the 13-gear shifter. + Good shape ted black. The tractor truck has air There were three different interi- + Cabin variations suspension and also has the required or colors used during the produc- + Detailing stabilizers. It has an additional air tion years. Until now Tekno has – Standard chassis tank and the newer plastic battery delivered only a completely black covers. Besides the skirts and wind

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deflectors, the cabin has the correct ator grille. The tractor truck also has DAF 95, but again, on this model it radiator grille with type designation a rear axle with air suspension and is completely black. plaque as well as a lower front skirt the front skirting with four lights Without a doubt, there will be with four additional headlights. Ad- below the bumper. The huge roof further F2800 models in custom ditionally, on the front wheel hubs spoiler is nice and thin and, as on paint schemes for their customers are painted black nut caps. The in- the real cabin, is attached at the roof from Tekno. But we would like to terior is black; unfortunately, one edges and the rain guttering. Further suggest to also produce a few more can’t see that true to the original the details are factory-applied sun visor tractor trucks in demo colors. First upholstery goes all the way into the and the same wind deflectors as on of all, we suggest the one with the high roof. Even the cupboard above the 3600. The front wheels were gi- orange and red cabin interior as int- the front window screen has been ven the completely closed and chro- roduced in 1973. And the cherry on modeled! med bolt nut cover discs. On the real the icing would be the chrome strip, The FT3200 looks much more 2900 and 3200 the cabin upholstery if that is possible with the current modern with its new, two-part radi- was blue-grey in the colors of the printing technology.

Translation of pages 40 – 44 Eberhard’s adventure in the 70s, part III Building for the Sheiks

by Heinrich Eberhard Sen. With three construction sites in a land with a

he Göhner Generalunterneh- foreign culture, the company was pretty much mungen Company in Switzer- pushed to its limits. But, the very Tland was one of our good clients. The project leader, Herr Büsser, innovative teams found a solution for called us shortly after we got the contract in Hanakiyah from Walo every problem … and explained to us that he was the contractor responsible for a buil- ding for the Ministry of Youth and ded to begin the work right away, construction site crew in Riyadh. Sport in Riyadh and was looking our construction site supervisor, Since initially our machines had not for a sub-contractor to undertake Martin Helg, who had a lot of ex- arrived in Saudi Arabia, we had to the excavation part. We negotiated perience and also knew the people engage a local sub-contractor. He about the work in a place that was from Göhner very well, went to Ri- brought out a Komatsu bulldozer 6,000 km away from us and that I yadh to start with the preparations. and a Fiat wheeled loader. Since had never seen before. After negoti- At the time, Hansruedi Eberhard there were some delays in Hanaki- ating for half an hour, we agreed on was in the construction site ma- yah, this construction site came just the prices and so we got the second nager school in Aarau. During the at the right time. Two weeks after job in Saudi Arabia. Since we nee- summer break he supported the work began, our Cat D9G and the

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Cat 955K tracked loader arrived. the job. So, the job was ours and we English and spent an hour talking The excavated material had to be had to start the preparations right to the customs officer. The official transported 15 km out of town whe- away. Then the shock came; the en- took all the paperwork, and then re it was used as fill for a villa be- gineer from BBC informed me that declared that the price to pay was longing to a Saudi Prince. For this he made a mistake. The agreed-on only 1,400 Rial. And, wouldn’t we hired 10 local Mercedes two- workers quarters the BBC was go- you know it, just in a land where axle trucks and drivers. They asked ing to supply needed foundations women are not valued, Emma ma- for a daily fee of 875 Rial. But the that still had to be built, so we did naged to solve our problem! trucks picked up only one load a not have any sleeping quarters. day then they disappeared and were With the form work boards that Reinforced concrete not seen again. I had prepared, the workers built for Buraydah Hansruedi had brought along an a shack to store the concrete. The English-speaking friend who was workers slept in this wooden shack No ready-mix concrete was in school with him. He then had to and on a trailer with a tarp. They available. We had to buy gravel make a list of the trucks using Ara- were able to buy 6 cm high foam and concrete by the truck load on bic letters and at what time they which they used as mattresses. They the open market. 30 t of concre- were loaded. This led to a kind of also were able to buy new wood lo- te was loaded on a 3-axle truck. I competition among the drivers, wi- cally to make new form boards. wanted to check the calculations thout having to pay extra. Everyo- The problem with the missing when loading gravel and I arrived ne wanted to be the fastest. Then a accommodations in Buraydah at 8 m3, but the dealer said it to new problem cropped up; the qui- had to be solved as optimally and be 15 m3, and, if I did not pay, he ckest ones just drove around the quickly as possible. In very short would never come again. next bock and dumped their load order, I was able to purchase three We mixed the concrete with an of ‘dirt’ there so that the prince old busses, two Mercedes from the old ‘free-fall’ mixer without mete- waited in vain for his fill. City of Winterthur Transit Service ring capabilities. Ruedi then had to and one old Saurer Bus. We used drive to Riyadh with the concrete Gas turbine foundations steel pipes to build three-tiered samples. There, Brunner & Co and for BBC in Buraydah bunk beds, a locker and a table that Züblin were busy building a con- could be lowered so that two more crete high rise and had a concrete Quite by chance, we got a third people could sleep in it. The first lab. Our samples scored very high. contract. At an event we met an en- bus arrived in Buraydah by being To get steel for the re-enforcing gineer from Brown Boveri & Cie towed there. The two other ones of our concrete, Ruedi visited a (BBC, today ABB). I mentioned to drove the 6,500 km by road over Is- steel dealer in Riyadh. The steel him that we were working in Sau- tanbul, Syria and the Red Sea along came from Japan and he bought di Arabia. Two days later he called to Saudi-Arabia. Unfortunately, at six 50 cm long samples of different me to say that he could offer me a the border something was not quite diameters and a hack saw. I asked contract to build a gas turbine po- right with the paperwork and my BBC if they could test the steel in wer station in Saudi Arabia. The so nicely re-built busses had to be their lab and two days later, we got Sheik had made it a pre-condition driven a further 500 km to Riyadh a positive answer. that the contractor must come from to a customs compound where they I spent a whole day in Jeddah on Europe. I agreed and he sent me the were blocked from use and my a search for Japanese steel. At 7:00 paperwork for a bid and I calcula- crew had to continue sleeping in in the evening we found an office ted it at 2.3 million Swiss Francs. the temporary accommodations. where they promised us the ne- I got a call back and he explained At the beginning of 1977, Ruedi cessary quantity; however, it was that the bid limit that his boss could Eberhard Sen. with his wife Emma made in Korea. Because the steel approve was only up to 1.5 million. travelled to Saudi-Arabia with the was stored on the other side of Ri- He could not reduce the prices but, goal of getting the busses out of yadh, it was not possible to check we could scale the cubic volume of the customs lockup. Emma spoke the quality of the steel, but they

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wanted me to make a down pay- were able to start with the liquida- as a pusher, so that we had two ment of 30,000 Rial. tion. The Grader Cat 16G, Scania identical vehicles to get over the The next day we visited a bank with low-deck trailer as well as a mountain. We also needed a poli- where my wife had transferred D9G, 983, 988B, 955K and two ce escort but arrived home without 50,000 Swiss Franc. After we were road rollers from Scheid were go- any further complications. told to come back later in three ing to be transported back to Swit- days, our translator lost his pati- zerland. The lot went by ship to Ra- In conclusion ence and opened the door to the of- venna in Italy. There, everything, fices. We marched behind 10 teller except our wheeled loader, had to We got rich, rich in experience. windows, he sat down at a desk and be loaded on railway cars. There With the two jobs in Riyadh and searched a pile of files on it until were tracks on the harbor piers but Buraydah, we earned enough so he found the money transfer slip. there were 5 km missing to the sta- that we could finance the third one He put it on the table of the ban- tion. It took a whole day until the ourselves. The team of workers, up ker, but he did not want to accept cars were ordered because the rail- to 50 at times, was in Saudi Arabia it because “Eberhard” in his book way clerk continuously criticized for about three years, from 1976 to was a first name only. I was finally my plans. 1978. The conditions and customs able to convince him by showing The loading was an adventure in and the day-to-day style of life him my passport. itself and was critically supervised of the Muslims which were unfa- The next day Henri Jun. came by the clerk. I was not supposed to miliar to us gave us headaches at and took me to the Buraydah con- load the D9G on a railcar that had times. But with some humor and struction site to inspect it. I looked a new deck, but then the clerk went tenacity we were able to cope with and saw that the Japanese steel had for his lunch break and the dozer even the most delicate situations. arrived and my stomach fluttering was loaded anyway. Our employees made good money, went away. We had some problems with the because there was hardly anything 998B. It had new bolts on the bla- available locally that they could Goodbye to Buraydah de that stood out too much. I was spent money on. The only thing able to loosen three of them with going on was work, so many made We managed to finish the con- a sledge hammer but the fourth a lot of overtime. crete work in Buraydah on time. I one did not move one millimeter. tried to get a second job there and A young guy that had been han- The three construction sites described started negotiations with Klöckner ging around almost the whole have also been made into an exhibit at Humbolt Deutz in Cologne. This day, finally commented it would the Ebianum where interested visitors company got a contract to build a go easier with a Press-in tool. I can delve further into the vast amount concrete factory in Buraydah and answered that I knew that myself of information available. I was able to get the engineer re- but I did not have one with me. He sponsible for the project to agree asked if he wanted me to go to the on a price. However, the board of harbor workshop next door and directors insisted that they them- borrow one there. He was back in a selves were going to do the work. couple of minutes with exactly the The engineer purchased our total right one. I was able to engage the inventory, so that we were able to bolt and get it out. report a very good return from Bu- We had to wait in Chiasso at the raydah. Swiss border until the next mor- ning to clear customs. The Gott- Goodbye to Hanakiyah hard tunnel was ready to use but not officially so. Therefore, we After the successful completion had to go over the pass road. I or- of the road building contract we ganized an additional Berna 5VM

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Tom‘s truck log

by Tom Blasé ‘Get your kicks (on) near Route 66’. Or, the un-

very time I am on the A66, the derpass story – continued … so-called Rhein-Main Schnell- Eweg (Rhein-Main fast connector), and measures ‘like a professional’ on blind corners everywhere. Here I always remember a very special the front height of the trailer. It too, the young driver made himself birthday event from the beginning came in at 4 meter in height. 1:0 for very popular and made many new of my driving career. I had behind the bridge (I only got to hear about Hessian friends. me a load of 30 palettes with screw some measurement tolerances later Finally, I had to deliver the 30 top lids as a load for the bottling on). The frustrated, honking dri- palettes of screw top lids to my plant of a very popular caffeine- vers behind me could count them- customer in Liederbach the next containing soft drink. selves lucky, that in my excitement day because as a bonus for my ‘lol- It was on my 23rd birthday and I did not go out and measure the lygagging and putzing around’, the during the middle of Frankfurt’s bridge as well. delivery dock was already closed evening rush hour traffic and in After being showered with a for the day. front of me was a rail bridge with a bouquet of the best Hessian swear If I had to be honest about, that sign height: 3.90 m ‘Hm, how high words, I finally took a right-hand was ok for me. My mother’s cake, is the truck actually?’ At that time, turn out of the way. The clincher presents and my girlfriend were I was not as familiar with the truck of the whole trip was that the all waiting at home for me and and its measurements. So, what road was a minor secondary one not in Frankfurt in front of some does the truck-driving novice do that went right through an allot- bridges … in this case? He leaves the truck, ment garden in Frankfurt-Höchst. of course with his tape measure (!), Parked cars to the left and right and

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When models were more than collector’s objects Caterpillar D5 94J

by Thomas Wilk Caterpillar launched the new D6 74A Series C alongside the production line of the Dg 44A epending on how the ma- chine was going to be used, series B. With the charged D333 engine, the Dthe customer had a choice of eit- her a Planetary Power Shift gear/ power output of the tracked dozer increased Powershift or regular gears with five forward and four reverse ge- to 120 hp … ars. By using a turbo charger, the torque could be increased by 21%. increased to 11 km/h. With this fine years to a bit over 11 t, without any To close the gap between the small gradation of power, depending on tools attached. Cat D4D and the now all-round tool attachment, soil condition and stronger D6C, a new tractor model the profile of the terrain, multiple Model from Sigomec to fit in-between was made for the tasks could be effortlessly and ef- production line-up. ficiently handled. What had ended in 1967 with the The new Caterpillar D5 was On later models, Caterpillar of- Ertl scale model was continued by made from the old D6 44A with fered farm tractors with the desig- Sigomec, Argentina with a wonder- its old proven, reliable six-cylin- nation SA (Special Application) in ful farm tractor in 1:24. Since there der in-line engine (without turbo the construction series D3B, D4E, were and are many caterpillar trac- charging), producing 93 hp. This D5B, D6E, D7G and even the large tors in use in forestry and agricul- Cat D5 variation stayed on the D8L with 400 hp and 36 t. In 1992, ture around the globe, it was a given sales lists from 1966 to 1977 and the Challenger 75 was complete- to produce just such a model for this because of its variable gears, low ly new. Purely for the agricultural large market. It was fortunate that surface pressure and easy mainte- use, it was based not on a dozer but Sigomec had taken over the molds nance was very popular as a tractor on a completely newly designed from Ertl and had to make only mi- for pulling loads and as an agricul- machine with rubber tracks. This nor adjustments. So, for example, tural tractor for farm use. The ad- meant ‘back to the roots’ because the base for the fully-functional side vantages were plain to see. When Daniel Best and Benjamin Hold running gear with the six hinted-at used in working the soil, a frequent had founded the Caterpillar Inc. running wheels and two support gear and direction change was exactly for this market segment. wheels was taken over without any not necessary. The main clutches The Cat D5 was still available changes. So too the castings that were oil cooled; this gave a long with gauges of 60 and 74 inches made up the two halves that are lifespan and adjustments were ne- and a six-wheel running frame. joined lengthwise to make up the cessary only after 2,000 hours of The running gear parts as well as model. These are held together per- use. The pulling torque in first gear the support and running wheels manently with only two rivets. was a remarkable 8.7 t at a speed and the guide wheels were now The details such as the adjustab- of 2.7 km/h; in fifth gear, the power self-lubricating. The base weight le plowing drawbar that were cut was reduced to 1.6 t and the speed of the tractor increased over the on the Ertl D6 production were re-

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instated by Sigomec and included The driver’s side shows the two oil terpillar logos have been applied in the production program again filters, the air intake manifold and on the sides of the engine hood and then released with this elaborate the air filter housing. When looking the fuel tank. The ‘R’ for registered drawbar that adjusts in five ways. at the model from a lower view trademark behind the name gave This returned the flair to the model point, one sees the half-round ope- way to a small star but the type desi- and showed clearly that it was not a ning underneath the running boards gnation won back its place at the left bulldozer but purely a farm tractor. through which one can make out and right of the driver’s seat. The most important and completely further parts of the engine and other The main measurements, like new detail that makes the Sigomec auxiliary units. length to the drawbar of 165 mm, Caterpillar D5 recognizable are the The operator’s stand which is a height to the top of the exhaust stack two full-length mudguards running single seat, a large diesel fuel tank, of 115 mm and width of 100 mm are on the left and right side of the dri- the oval dashboard with the inst- exactly correct. The wonderful Si- ver. These are an unmistakable clue ruments for running temperatures gomec Cat D5 model weighs a hefty that it is a SA/AG tractor. and pressures and the black rubber 620 g and feels nice when held. The engine is very nicely engra- levers round off the detailing very This true classic model in the lar- ved and completely newly designed nicely. Unfortunately, the cut-off le- ge scale would enrich any collec- and has many details from the origi- ver on the engine hood, like on the tion. It is difficult to find and often nal tractor. Unfortunately, many of Ertl model, is not modeled but there has heavy signs of use. With the last them are partially hidden behind the is the air filter housing. model of the Cat D5 by Sigomec, a two thick running boards. The fuel The Caterpillar logos on the long era of 1:24 models in the US injection pump with its control and roundly shaped radiator nose and on came to an end. fuel injection lines and the exhaust the radiator grille have been applied manifold are on the co-driver’s side. with water slide decals. Further Ca-

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Liebherr 60 HC Climbing crane

by Wilfried Schreiber This time we take a look at the history of ‘clim- bing cranes’ and follow the erecting process ur history is set last century at the beginning of the 1970s of a top slewing climbing crane of the Lieb- Owhen the 60 HC was the first of the ‘climbing cranes’ from Liebherr. It herr 60 HC type … was able to use a hydraulic climbing cuff (mobile working platform) to fore the beginning of the ‘climbing’, The Koehring Company was found- insert complete lattice tower pieces either by re-rigging a lifting cable ed in 1907 in Milwaukee, USA, as a of 2.5 m height at one time. This via the tower top or by using a mo- factory producing all kinds of const- technique took over from the previ- bile crane. ruction machines. It was taken over ously used jacket sheeting principle Here, on our construction site, in 1968 by the German excavator which has already been described a Liebherr mobile crane of the producer Menck from Hamburg- here on the Peiner SLK 80 and until LTM 1060 type was used. It has a Altona. In the end, it turned out that then was used by Liebherr and many maximum reach of 40 m and maxi- these cable-operated excavators were other European crane makers. mum carrying capacity of 60 t and not comparable to the same kind of A predecessor of this new clim- was hired from the van Seumeren excavators from Menck because bing cuff system which even today is crane rental company. For the trans- their quality was not up to the same still in use, was the F 743 type made portation of crane parts and the bal- standard. by French crane maker Potain, at the last, low-deck trailers and tractor end of the 60s. The new ‘climbing’ trucks from Mercedes and Scania The models system of the 60 HC functions in the were used. At a construction site following manner. A climbing cuff where a row of houses being built on The Liebherr 60 HC is a scratch- is attached underneath the slewing a slope is just commencing, we can built brass model, soldered together platform on the slewing ring support see a Putzmeister concrete pump, by Michael Acker, which can be ex- with guide section and base tower type B 232 SW 17/20, mounted on tended with several additional tower section. Its cross section is greater a Mercedes chassis, bringing in the segments, just like the real one. The than the actual lattice tower cross concrete for the so-called ‘Essener model can be dismantled like the section. It is capable of lifting a 2.5 Verbau’ (re-enforced wall sheeting) prototype. m tower section with a hydraulic for the stabilization of the slope. This The Conrad LTM 1060 model jack. After the section is jacked up, technique, mainly used on steep slo- was also altered by Michael Acker the climbing cuff is locked, the hy- pes, consists of concrete applied over and the company paint scheme was draulic jack elevated, and, using the a re-enforced metal grid combined changed to ‘van Seumeren’. The crane, the next piece of the tower is with horizontal anchoring. This pro- Putzmeister concrete pumper which placed on the lifting track, moved cess was used for the first time during was altered somewhat by the writer into place and then screwed down. subway construction in Essen Ger- painting the model is also from Con- This process is repeated until the many during the 60s, hence the name. rad. The Koehring excavator made desired or maximally-allowed hook Two excavators, an O&K MH6 hyd- by the model producer Kempal is height is achieved. The outrigger is raulic excavator and a Koehring 205 very detailed and functions like the lifted to the horizontal position be- front scoop excavator are also in use. original.

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New on the market

Additions to hoven Eco-asphalt mixing plant brand in Europe better than Rob- the Bauma Report will not be made by Conrad but by by. When the manoevrabiltiy of a We would like to add some ad- the promotional merchandise ma- compact loader was demonstrated ditional new information to the nufacturer Kaster who is known at the Bauma, the chances were eight-page Bauma Report in the from their production of Bomag big that Robby was at the controls. last issue. First of all, we recei- models. Finally, there was an award Robby is going to be pensioned off ved a picture of the Rubble Master given out that we want to mention: this summer and so will have more 120Go! Crusher from NZG. Un- Robby Bosch (Collector’s Portrait time for his hobby. We are looking fortunately, it is still not known if in issue 3-2015) was chosen by the forward with pleasure to seeing this 1:50 model will be available in online TV series ‘Working hero’ him again at model exhibitions. the regular market but we, and we as one of only three candidates for think many collectors, would like it ‘Bauma Working Hero’ and was NZG/Atlas 1:50 anyway. Also new from NZG came introduced with an enthralling vi- the new items from Wacker Neu- deo (see QR-Code). He was nomi- The well-known model of the son, all of them of course in 1:32 nated by Bobcat where Robby has Atlas 1200 was re-issued during scale and not partially in 1:50 as been working for almost 40 years. the company’s jubilee ‘100 years mistakenly reported. The Benning- No other personality represents the Atlas 1919-2019’. Both models

Collector‘s guide Here is a list in short form of all the new construction and heavy haulage models announced since our last issue. For truck transport models we recommend that you consult the newsletters of the manufacturers.

Type Scale Maker Available from Infos Caterpillar 6030 two versions 1:48 CCM Dealers www.ccmodels.com Belaz 75180 1:50 Diecast Masters Dealers www.diecastmasters.com Belaz 75170 1:50 Diecast Masters Dealers www.diecastmasters.com LiuGong 4180D Grader 1:50 China Dealers — Zoomlion tandem roller ZRS-326 1:50 China Dealers — Liebherr A 920 new arm 1:50 Conrad Dealers www.conrad-modelle.com Liebherr R938V «Arbogast» 1:50 Conrad Thommys www.baggermodelle.com Autocar DC-100T / DC-75T different versions 1:50 Fire Replicas Dealers www.nzg.de Demag AC220 «Mc Govern» 1:50 IMC Dealers www.imcmodels.eu Demag AC250-5 «Nordic Crane» 1:50 IMC Dealers www.imcmodels.eu Demag AC45 City «Sarens» 1:50 IMC Sarens Shop www.sarensshop.com Volvo FH04 8x4 / Nooteboom MCO-PX «Bomholt» 1:50 IMC Dealers www.imcmodels.eu Mercedes-Benz Actros SLT 8x4 «Gertzen» 1:50 IMC Dealers www.imcmodels.eu Mercedes-Benz Actros SLT 8x4 «A.M. Kranwind» 1:50 IMC Dealers www.imcmodels.eu Mercedes-Benz SK 10x8 «Torben Rafn» Resin 1:50 IMC Dealers www.imcmodels.eu Scania R New 8x4 / dump truck «Kålsereds» 1:50 Tekno Dealers www.tekno.nl Volvo FH04 6x2 / Stas dumper semi trailer «Ceusters» 1:50 Tekno Dealers www.tekno.nl Liebherr MK140 «Baldwins Crane Hire» 1:50 WSI Dealers www.wsi-collectors.com Liebherr MK140 «Wasel» 1:50 WSI Dealers www.wsi-collectors.com Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 «Mediaco» 1:50 WSI Dealers www.wsi-collectors.com Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 «Weiland» 1:50 WSI Dealers www.wsi-collectors.com Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 «Roxu» 1:50 WSI Dealers www.wsi-collectors.com Scania R 6x4 / semi lowloader «Nordic Crane» 1:50 WSI Dealers www.wsi-collectors.com Scania S 8x4 / asphalt hook arm container «Brodda Akeri» 1:50 WSI Dealers www.wsi-collectors.com Scania S 6x4 / dumper semi trailer «Inderbitzin» 1:50 WSI Dealers www.wsi-collectors.com Scania G 8x2 / flat bed / crane «BMS» 1:50 WSI Dealers www.wsi-collectors.com Volvo FH04 8x4 / low loader «Jesper Thygesen A/S» 1:50 WSI Dealers www.wsi-collectors.com DAF XF 6x2 / stone trailer «E. de Vries Transport» 1:50 WSI Dealers www.wsi-collectors.com

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were produced in a limited series ken his seat inside the cabin of the ting. The steerable front axle and of 500 pieces and delivered exclu- Cat CT660. He is transporting a some of the drive components sively to Atlas. The jubilee celeb- CB534D XW tandem road roller were sourced from Tekno. Besides rations were in May and the mo- to the construction site with his the tractor truck shown here, there del sports the special jubilee logo; tractor truck with a XL 120HDG are some special editions planned however, they are not on offer in low loader trailer. The road roller in limited series. The standard kit the Atlas shop. is screwed on for transport but can contains all the parts for different be taken off. For heavier loads, versions, for example the NGC Diecast masters 1:50 two-axle modules are included in Demo tractor trailer, or the very the comprehensive set; they can be first prototype. Included are two Only our lack of space prevented attached at the rear of the trailer. kinds of front bumpers, two sun us from introducing the Cat 336 of visors, two different fifth wheel the newest generation with a larger Resize 1:50 hook-ups, different running boards picture. Undoubtedly, the model and four mirror sets. The stickers deserves it because it is a complete- This small maker of specialized for logos and number plates are ly new construction which is a joy vehicles has produced a model of also included. Sets with stickers to behold. The under carriage has the world’s largest snowblower. for different company logos are in easy running, wide metal tracks The TV1000 of the Norwegian the planning stage. Only 35 kits of (900 mm on the original) and on manufacturer Øveraasen is desig- the ‘Richard Read Limited Editi- the upper carriage the eye imme- ned for use at airports and even in on’ will be produced. This English diately discovers the finely done model form has an impressive size. freight hauler drove to the Near metal safety railings. The housing It was made from resin in a small East with such trucks. The NGC is richly engraved with many de- series of only 115 pieces. Only a trucks from ERF were developed tails. The cabin is very likeable. In total of 15 pieces are available for specially for the European market addition to the metal handhold, it purchase directly (info@resize. and were built from 1973 to 1978. also has a two-color interior with eu). We are planning a winter story The range included a 4x2 trac- printed-on logos. Outrigger arm with this model later in the year. tor truck and a truck with a long and jib are nicely done and the sho- wheelbase chassis. The NGC was vel has plenty of room to move. Of PKC 1:50 powered by a turbo-charged Cum- course, we would have wished for mins engine producing 335 or op- free-standing hydraulic lines. The This kit for the ERF NGC420, tional 290 hp. It had a roomy cabin shovel with its seven teeth is made already shown in the prototype sta- and was available only as a left- from a single, exactly-engraved ge, is now available. It has about hand driven vehicle. metal casting. Bob is now able to 100 parts which are mainly metal; drive trucks and has proudly ta- only the cabin is a fine resin cas-

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A piece of history returns

For a while now we have been Steinbruch Bärlocher quarry opera- functional. It will get a new paint job searching for a Cat 922A. A sub- tion. We got a tip from our Avesco over the next few years and so pre- contractor using just such a ma- service advisor and found this very serve another piece of the company’s chine was engaged in clearing and well-kept machine which was made history. loading rubble from the face of the in 1962. The loader runs and is fully

A floor per week

After the opening of the new Lim- at the rate of one a week. Together ry four floors are underpinned with mattalspital hospital in Schlieren with the four floors beneath the tow- 206 steel jacks to better distribute near Zürich in October of 2018, er, the total amount of material being the weight of the 19-t excavator. The Eberhard Bau AG, subcontracted to removed is around 110,000 m3. construction rubble created was se- the main contractors Losinger Ma- A Wolff WK 262 FL top slewing parated on site into mixed and con- razzi, was able to begin the de-con- crane with a maximum carrying ca- crete rubble and transported down- struction of the 60 m high hospital pacity of 12 t was used for the con- wards in skips with a 7 m3 capacity. patient rooms tower at the beginning struction site logistics. The actual The removed material is being recy- of 2019. Since the old tower is only demolition work was done with a Ca- cled and will be re-used later. 8 m distant from the new one, the terpillar 314E L CR equipped with a floors of the tower were taken down 1,600 kg set of concrete shears. Eve-

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Bis RE-XX dump truck Futuricum 40 ton News in brief tractor trailer The Australian company Bis has Hyundai HX900L developed the RE-XX as an al- These electrical mobile pioneers ternative to the usual rigid frame and their Volvo partner from De- At the 2019 Bauma in Munich, dumpers. The five-axle dumper signwerk opened their new pro- Hyundai showed for the first time with three steering axles rolls on duction site at the Peter-Areal in the large HX900L excavator deve- 20 tires, has an empty weight of 70 Winterthur-Wülflingen on May loped especially for the heavy-duty t and is capable of loading a huge 10th. For this occasion they were deconstruction and mining indust- 160 t. Since the small tires do not able to present a completely new ries. It has a working weight of 88.8 overheat as quickly, the RE-XX vehicle, the Futuricum SEMI t. Two Monoblock arms with lengths is capable of driving at a speed 40E. This tractor-trailer truck has of 7.2 and 8.2 m, four jibs with of 60 km/h for a distance of 35 a throttled E-Engine that produ- lengths from 2.95 to 4.4 m as well km without any problems. This is ces 680 hp and has a reach of 380 as backhoe shovels with a maximum four times as much as a standard km if the largest battery option is capacity of 4.85 m3 are available. To dump truck. It is powered by two built in. The empty weight with provide sufficient power, a Scania Cummins engines with two gear batteries is between 8.2 t and 9.35 engine, compliant with tier IV ex- sets from Allison and they produ- t. The carrying capacity depends haust controls, gives 478 kW of po- ce a total of 1,100 hp. The RE-XX on the trailer used and the battery wer. Hyundai was able to deliver the also requires fewer wide transport capacity which is offered in three first HX900L in Europe to the Eng- tracks, is only 4.8 m wide, that is, 2 variants (170 kWh / 225 kWh / lish Company of Able UK. Equip- m less that a 2-axle dumper of the 340 kWh). For re-charging the ped with a 10-t heavy set of scrap same size. (up) batteries, a 22 kW On-Board char- scissors, the excavator is employed ger or an external 150 kW charger in cutting up massive steel beams for Caterpillar R2900 is used. (eu) metal recycling. (up) During the 2019 Bauma in Mu- nich, Caterpillar presented the first below-ground battery electric loa- der, the R1700 XE. This makes it Green Truck 2019 possible for the wheeled loader to Vera tested in praxis fill its shovel with 15 t and drive it The Scania R450 has won the to the crusher without any emissi- The electrically-powered auto- ‘Green Truck 2019’ prize and is ons. nomous tractor vehicle ‘Vera’ is allowed to call itself the most envi- Not yet with battery, but with scheduled to be tested by the fer- ronmentally-friendly and economic the minimal pollution emissions of ry and logistics company DFDS vehicle in its class. Thirteen vehic- Control Tier V, is the new R2900 in Göteborg, Sweden. In a pro- les competed for the title sponso- which is available now. The suc- tected space, several of the com- red by the two German magazines, cessor to the R2900G has a shovel puterized vehicles can move bet- Truck, and Verkehrs Rundschau. It capacity of 17.2 t and a working ween the logistic center and the was awarded after a fuel consump- weight of around 70 t. A six cylin- harbor terminal. Vera is designed tion test. The R450 needed only der engine with 293 kW (353 hp) for the automatic transport of 23.25 liters of diesel for the 100 km provides sufficient power. goods over short distances. This long test drive; it shined with ‘only’ Compared to a 990K wheeled is why the makers expect to get 738 g of greenhouse gas emissions loader, the R2900 has 1.3 t more a lot of experience over the tes- per km; with 80.42 km/h it had the capacity but is 11 t lighter, 1.5 m ting period. The vehicles trips are highest average speed overall on shorter in length, 1.1 m narrower overseen from a control tower. the test trip. (dw) and 2.4 m shorter in height! (up) (dw)

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