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| Develon
branded box.
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| Parked up. |
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| Simple
underneath. |
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| Outriggers down. |
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| Nice looking
counterweight. |
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| Detailed boom
and stick. |
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| Good looking
load. |
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| Digging deep. |
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| At work. |
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The
Develon DX 165 WR Wheeled Excavator has an operating
weight of 17.5 tonnes.
Packaging
The model comes in a
Develon-branded box It is held within
two plastic formers.
The review model had no missing parts or defects.
The
box has some technical information about the real
machine.
Detail
The undercarriage is simple underneath and is
modelled for functionality rather than detail. The wheels are
detailed and the tyres have a good tread pattern.
The outrigger beam and blade are metal.
The cab is detailed with a plastic mirror and a light
bar on the roof. There is also a painted beacon light and
small aerial.
Detailed graphics surround the body, and they give it a
realistic appearance. Lights and video cameras are
on each side and rear. The counterweight is nicely
decorated.
Textured steps lead up on the the body roof, and the
handrails are metal and realistically thin.
The hydraulics detailing is a highlight with pipes and
hoses, including a line running for tool attachment.
The two piece boom, and stick, are detailed with rivets
reflecting the real machine.
The bucket is a metal part.
Features
The
wheels roll easily and there is moderate steering on one
axle. One axle also oscillates.
The blade and outrigger assemblies are separate parts
which can be attached to the undercarriage.
However, the method of fixing allows some looseness so
it is easy for the attachments to not stay level.
The blade can be raised and lowered, and there is a
hinged protection plate also. The outriggers can
be raised or lowered. With care, the model can
just about be displayed wheels free.
The body rotates well.
There is an opening engine hatch which reveals a
silvered engine underneath.
The range of movement on the two-piece boom, stick and
bucket is very good.
The bucket is removable by undoing two nuts and bolts.
Quality
This is a nice quality model with a high metal
content.
The paint finish is
generally very good, and the graphics are sharp.
Price
It is reasonable value.
Overall
Develon is the new brand name for Doosan.
This is a very good rendition of the DX 165
WR in the new corporate decoration..
Footnotes
The model first appeared in December 2023. |
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| Parts out of
the box. |
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| Blade lowered
for stability. |
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| Detailed wheels. |
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| Detailed cab. |
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| Profile view. |
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| Metal bucket. |
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| Opening cover. |
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| Good in a
mini diorama. |
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| Detachable
bucket. |
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