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| Large box.
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| Large model. |
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| Plate compactor
at the end of the screed. |
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| Telescopic
hopper.
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| Opening panel. |
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| Detailed
console. |
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| Full extended
configuration.
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The Jointark Power DT2000 Tracked Paver is a large high
output paver which can be configured with a variable
wide screed.
It was used on construction of the Hong Kong - Macau
bridge where it laid paving the full width of the bridge
deck. The advantage of full width paving is that
it eliminates any longitudinal joints with resulting
maintenance and quality advantages.
Packaging
The box sleeve is Jointark-branded and encloses an expanded
polystyrene tray and lid. Inside, the model is
protected by black foam and soft paper. It is held
in position by ties and a ribbon.
There were
no defects or missing parts on the review model.
A large card poster showing the paver at work is
included. There is also a uniquely numbered
collector card.
Detail
The underside has some detailing and the tracks are metal
with nice pads. The material spreading augers look
good.
At the front the hopper belt is represented within the
metal casting and the hopper sides are also metal as is
the telescopic front section. There are functioning rollers for
engaging the wheels of a discharging tipper.
The body has nice finely perforated grilles, and the
panels have silver hinges which appear to replicate
those on the real machine. Sharp graphics add to
the realism. The metal exhaust has a nice chromed
finish. Under the various
opening panels the engine is modelled.
The operator's station has a
detailed console and two seats. There are glazed side
panels and the canopy above is plastic.
The large screed is mainly metal and has textured
surfaces. The support stays are metal with tension
stays fixed to the screed ends.
There are plate compactors which can be fitted at each
end of the screed, but there are no screed control
consoles.
Features
The tracks roll but were initially a little stiff.
The inner material screws can be rotated.
The hopper sides can close in to force material onto the
belt and the telescopic section also moves.
Both operator's seats can be rotated out to provide a
better view forwards, and the roof canopy above can be
extended to provide shelter.
The screed can be raised and lowered, but it is too
heavy to hold a pose. It can also be extended at
both ends. Plate compactors can be fitted.
Panels on each side can be opened to provide access to
the engine. The top panel also opens and can be
posed in the open position.
The canopy roof can be lowered to provide a reduced
headroom for travelling on a transport vehicle, although
there is no easy way to take off the screed to reduce
the transport width.
Quality
This model is very good quality with a high metal content.
There were some areas of untidy gluing on the review
model.
The paintwork and graphics are very good.
Price
The model is reasonable value given its large size.
Overall
This is an interesting model of an unusual Chinese
paver, and it is good that the packaging makes linkage
to its use on the exceptional Hong Kong to Macau bridge
project. It would make a very impressive
display if suitable sized trucks and compaction
equipment could be found for it.
Footnotes
The model was first seen at the Nuremberg Toy Fair
2019. A version was also produced in a blue and white
colour scheme as model 61-2005.
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| Configured
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Profile view. |
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| Underneath.
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| Detailed cab
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| Another opening
panel. |
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| Opening engine
cover. |
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| Extending
canopy, and seat rotates out. |
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