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The box.
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Detailed
segment edges.
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Stands high on
a trailer. |
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A test for a
low loader. |
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Looks
impressive. |
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On site. |
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A lifting frame
fitted. The frame is not included with the model. |
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Lifting with
the
frame. |
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This
load is a precast concrete bridge segment.
Packaging
It comes in a simple box with a label showing the part
being lifted. Inside the box, the part is held in black
foam rubber.
There were no defects or missing parts on the review
model.
There is no information included about the load.
Detail
and Features
The segment is made out of resin rather than metal, but even so is
relatively heavy so it needs a large sized crane to lift
it, which is appropriate as a large crane would be
needed in real life.
The casting detail is very good and has an interlocking
pattern on each side. The stressing ducts are
formed but they are not continuous holes. However
there are two larger holes which are continuous through
the segment which opens up the possibility of connecting
more than one segment.
At the ends, reinforcement bars are modelled.
Four bolts with lifting eyes and nuts are included, but
no lifting tackle. The box picture shows strops
from a Weiss Brothers lifting kit being used and this
solution works well enough on the model. In
reality this method of lifting is unusual because of the
risk of local crushing of the concrete adjacent to the
bolts caused by the inclined strops. A specialised lifting frame
is often used.
The load is large and heavy but will sit on a suitable
low bed trailer or other transport. It looks very good suspended from
a crane.
Quality and Price
It is a
nice quality piece with appropriate detailing.
It is reasonably priced for a large specialist load.
Overall
This is an interesting and impressive load. It
looks very good paired with a heavy crane or suitable
haulage.
Footnotes
The model first appeared in 2017.
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Large and impressive piece. |
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In the box.
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Strand holes
are not complete, but two large holes are provided.
Lifting bolt shown fitted. |
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Reinforcement
bars. |
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Lifting with
strops. The strops are not included with the
model. |
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Manitowoc
MLC650 handles the load with ease. |
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