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| Picture sleeve.
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| Parts out of the box.
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| Profile view. |
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| Fully rigged
and set up to lift. |
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| Ballast box
between the tracks. |
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| Four jacks are
visible. |
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| Looks good as a
pair of transport loads.
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| Self-ballasting
in progress. |
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| Boom profile is
very good at maximum extension. |
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| Very smart
looking model. |
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 Comment on this model.
The Liebherr LTR 1100 Telescopic Crawler
Crane is capable
of lifting 100t at 2.5m radius, and 0.8t at 60m. The
maximum height of lift is 83m.
This model is in the colours of
HEBO, a Dutch maritime services company.
Packaging
The model comes in a two expanded polystyrene
trays held together by the usual Liebherr branded picture
sleeve. It has a few pictures of the real machine,
but no details about it.
The review model had no defects
or missing parts.
An instruction sheet is provided and it is quite good
with clear photos and it is in five languages.
Detail
The tracks are metal and are mounted on detailed track frames
which include steps to allow the operator to climb into
the cab. The frames have details representing rollers
although there are no actual moving parts. The main
sprockets have the Liebherr name embossed on them.
Between the tracks, the main frame has hydraulic jacks which
can lift the crane to enable the tracks to be attached and
detached. The jacks are screw threads with plastic
pads. Metal ballast boxes sit between the tracks and
these have lifting lugs which could be used to pose a lift
with suitable chains.
The crane cab has plastic grab rails on the outside, and
simple internal detail. The crane body
has panel
handles and grilles represented within the casting.
Additionally there is a metal grab rail and exhaust pipe,
and stepping plates at the rear. The HEBO graphics are
detailed and reasonably sharp.
At the back there is a built-in winch and a second one
which pins into position.
The counterweight attachment mechanism is fully
replicated with plastic lifting gear and metal chains.
The counterweight slabs are nicely modelled with the
lowest section having the Liebherr name cast in relief. Although lifting
lugs are indicated in the casting detail, they are not useable.
The boom is a six section telescope with all sections having
the 'Oviform' profile. A plastic control
cable drum is modelled on the side of the boom and two
plastic brackets are included which allow the auxiliary
jib to be stowed when not in use. At the boom head
there are metal pulleys.
Fixing eyes allow connection of the auxiliary jib which is a well made metal piece with
the hinge assembly being plastic.
Two good metal hooks are supplied. The main hook has
three metal pulleys ant the other has two pulleys
although this has the effect of it not hanging straight
if reeved with two falls on the auxiliary jib.
Features
The hydraulic jacks can be screwed down to lift the crane
body.
The metal tracks roll well and are on spring loaded sprockets
which allow them to be removed. The track frames
extend and retract, and they are also removable by
unclipping the slide beams from the undercarriage.
The cab can be tilted and it holds the pose.
Both the ballast boxes and the counterweight are fully removable,
with the counterweight at the rear being configurable.
The usual crane functions all work, with the crane rotating
and being stable. The boom lift cylinder is very stiff
so any angle is held well and the telescoping sections are
smooth and lock off at full extension.
Operation of
the winches is by using a finger on the serrated drum edge
and both winches rely on friction to act as their brake
and this is adequate for most poses.
The auxiliary jib can be attached or carried on the side of the
boom.
Quality
The LTR 1100 is a typically robust model. It is well
made with relatively little plastic.
The paint is very good with most graphics being sharp.
Price
It is reasonable value as a limited edition.
Overall
This Conrad model is very solidly engineered with
moderate
detailing by modern standards. It has metal pulleys
which are an improvement compared to the early versions
of the model. It is very attractive in the HEBO
colour scheme
Footnotes
The model first appeared at BAUMA in April 2007. A large number of coloured
versions have been produced, with this one appearing in
July 2014.
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| Inside
the box. |
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| Large metal
tracks. |
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| The counterweight
blocks lifted into place. |
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| Body detailing
is simple by modern standards. |
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| Auxiliary jib
is a nice part.
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| Simple details
inside the cab. |
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| Tracks
retracted for carrying on a low loader. |
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| Tilting cab.
The CASE machine is also in HEBO colours. |
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