 |  | | Hamm branded box. |  |  | | The offset steering mechanism. |  | | Opening cover to the engine. Cables run to the oscillator on the drum, and the asphalt trimmer is modelled too. |  | | Opening cover on the other side too. |  | | Detailed control console. |  | | The Cab and ROPS versions on a Nooteboom 3-axle trailer. |
| The Hamm HD+ 110 Roller is a machine with an operating weight of a little over 10 tonnes. A variety of versions are manufactured and the one modelled here is the VO version with an oscillatory drum and enclosed cab.
Among the features of the real machine are the hydrostatic drive, crab steering and rotating and moving operator's seat. It has won a number of design awards.
Packaging
The model comes in a colourful Hamm branded box which has a few specification details about the real machine, and the model is wrapped in polythene and packed between polystyrene trays. There were no defects or missing parts on the review model.
There is no assembly to do as the model is complete out of the box and there is no information describing its features.
Detail
The rollers are metal with a smooth finish and the scrapers fit closely and have the securing bolts detailed. Lines run to the drum centres and there are finely detailed edge pressers and cutters on one side of the model. Perhaps the only things missing are the work lights at the drum edges and the top sprinkler bars.
Under the cab there are doors to the engine area on both sides and these are excellently detailed with tiny graphics. The engine inside is highly detailed too. Very good graphics are also applied to the front and rear, and a great detail is the mesh covers on the lights. The bolt heads are highlighted throughout.
The water tanks for the roller drums have a good matt finish and include realistic filler caps, and the fuel tank filler cap is modelled also.
The cab continues the excellent detailing with fine gauge grab rails and convincing seals to the window edges. Inside, the control console is decorated to resemble the dashboard, and a tiny graphic indicates the first aid box.
Features
The drums roll smoothly. The steering can be set by using the cylinders across the pivot connection to achieve an angle of around 30°, and the front roller can also be offset to allow an overlapping compaction area.
The two doors to the engine area can be opened and they even include clips so that they close shut tightly.
The cab doors open fully to a wide angle of 180°.
The operator's seat rotates in either direction, and also slides side-to-side to allow a better viewing position.
Quality
This is an excellent quality model, with the use of very small graphics giving it a very realistic look.
Price
The model is very good value for money.
Overall
This Hamm Roller continues WSI excellent line of construction models. It is a terrific combination of details and features at a good price and is easy to rate as an outstanding model.
Footnotes
This model was first shown at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in 2011 and was on sale from May 2011. It is also available as a ROPS version. At the end of 2012 limited edition versions appeared in Vinci, Kibag and Implenia colours.
This model was awarded Model of the Year for 2011 in the Cranes Etc Review of the Year.
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|  | | Profile view. |  | | High detail at the front. |  | | Mesh covers on the lights is really nice. |  | | Opening cab door. |  | | Water tanks have a good matt finish. |  | | Brothers together. |
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