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| Liebherr branded box. |
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| Simply
detailed carrier cab. |
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Rear lights are painted. |
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| Steering angles
are very good. |
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| Boom detailing
is simple. |
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| Full boom. |
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| Fly jib.
Top section is plastic. The hook block has to be
reeved for single fall operation which is not so
realistic. |
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The real Liebherr LTM 1030 was first launched back in
1997 and it has been continuously improved since then.
This model is an updated version of the previous model
numbered 2105.
Packaging
The model comes in a new-style Liebherr branded box sleeve which
encloses expanded polystyrene trays.
The review model had
no defects or missing parts.
There is no information about the model or the real
crane.
Detail
The underside of the carrier is very simple by modern
standards, with functionally modelled steering. The
wheels look good with nice tyres.
The carrier cab reflects the latest iteration of the
real crane, but it is simply detailed and there are no
door handles,
windscreen wipers or mirrors. A tie-on point for
the hook is included, and the cab interior detail is
reasonable.
The rest of the carrier is also simple and reflects the
model's heritage. There is nice diamond plating on
the deck, the rear lights are painted and the outrigger
beams are tough plastic with the pistons having visible
screw threads.
The outrigger beams are tough plastic.
The crane cab has the modern shape and there are metal
grab rails and a plastic mirror assembly.
The main boom ram has a plastic jacket and a bit too
much piston is visible when the boom is stowed for
transport. The boom has simple detail and there are metal
sheaves in the boom head.
The bi-fold swingaway jib is a very nice metal lattice casting
with a painted plastic solid section. All sheaves are metal
although the boom head ha a reduced number compared to
the real crane.
The hook block has three sheaves but they are an
old-fashioned solid plastic block. The model
really needs a single line hook for the fly jib even if
it was a replacement for the supplied block.
Features
Both axles steer and the range of movement is very
good. The rear axle has minor oscillation.
The outrigger beams are single stage and they extend
with pistons that screw down revealing
visible screw threads. The outriggers are strong
enough to support the
crane off its wheels.
The counterweight looks like it has a removable piece
but in reality it is firmly attached.
The boom is raised with friction within the ram holding
most moderate poses.
The telescopic sections extend smoothly and lock into
place when full extension is reached.
The winch drum can only be turned by finger on
the drum, and the brake is by means of friction rather
than a positive lock. There is limited rope on the
winch drum.
The fly jib can be pinned at half or full length.
Quality
It is a robust model .
The paintwork is very good as are the few graphics.
Price
It is a decent value.
Overall
This model has been around for a long time
since its introduction. It is good to see it
updated to reflect the real crane. But it is a
pity Liebherr did not require a little more to bring the
model up to modern standards with some additional
detailing and graphics and a changed hook.
Footnotes
The first version of the model was numbered 2088. In
2010 the model was replaced by a new version with model
number 2105. |
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| Parts out of
the box. |
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| Profile view. |
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| Tyres are very
good. |
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| Simple
underneath. |
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| Model can be
posed wheels-free. |
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| Impressive
small crane model. |
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