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Conrad Liebherr MK88 Mobile Tower Crane
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Cranes & Access:
To see the full review of the models featured in the July 2010 issue of the magazine, click the photo below:
 Classic Plant & Machinery:
To see the full reviews of the models featured in the September 2010 issue of the magazine, click the photos below:
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Exhibitions
2010 Nuremberg Toy Fair Report
3-8 February 2011 - Nuremberg Toy Fair
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News
Update Thursday, 02 September 2010
Press updated. Classic Plant & Machinery article added.
Update Wednesday, 01 September 2010
Universal Hobbies will be
releasing a 1:50 scale model of a New Holland E485B Excavator. It is
expected to be available in November.
Update Tuesday, 31 August 2010
It is rumoured in a Bauforum post that the
extension jib for the Liebherr LTM11200-9.1 Mobile Crane will be presented by
NZG at the Toy Fair next February. The jib may raise the height of the
model to 3.5m and is rumoured to cost 300 Euros.
Images of the coming WSI Hitachi ZX870 Excavator
models have appeared on a Facebook page
here.
Two new Conrad models will appear shortly.
The Liebherr LTM1200-5.1 Mobile Crane will be in Franz Bracht colours and a
tipper trailer will come in Heffner livery. See the models
here.
Update Monday, 30 August 2010
Review of the WSI Autaa Volvo 6x4
+ Nooteboom Trailer posted here.
Update Sunday, 29 August 2010
Model Notes for Conrad
2728 updated.
A number of new Norscot models are planned to
appear by the end of the year.
1:87 scale:
55261 - Caterpillar 772 Off Highway Truck (1:87)
55262 -
Caterpillar 320D Tracked Excavator (1:87)
1:50 scale:
55264 - Caterpillar 24M Motor Grader
55272 - Caterpillar 597T Pipelayer
55273 - Caterpillar 793F Mining Truck
55274 - Caterpillar 374D Hydraulic Excavator
Six other existing 1:50 models will be available
in military desert tan.
Update Saturday, 28 August 2010
Review of the NZG Liebherr R944C
Tunnelling Excavator posted here.
Update Thursday, 12 August 2010
Review of the WSI Tadano Faun HK70
added here.
Update Wednesday, 11 August 2010
Book Review: The History of
Road Building Equipment posted
here.
Update Sunday, 08 August 2010
Review of the WSI James Jack DAF +
Nooteboom Ballast Trailer posted
here.
Update Friday, 06 August 2010
TWH Collectibles have announced a
number of new crane models. The giant Manitowoc 31000 is planned to be
available in Q2 2011. Further details of the model are available
here.
Grove Crane models in new liveries
are expected. The RT540E will be available in October in the following
liveries: Kokosing, Saraiva, Michielsen’s, Altead and Ayala. In
November the GMK4100L/4115L will be available in: Krandienst, Weiland, Transcran
Essen, N-Force, Ray Anthony, Verschoor,and Ayala. At the same time the
GMK5095/5115 will appear in these liveries: Eschbach, Meade Crane,
Aertssen-Kranen, Mediaco, Fahrenholz, Altead and Membrey’s.
Review of the Caterpillar AP600D Asphalt Paver
posted here.
Update Thursday, 05 August 2010
Book Review: The History of
Cranes posted
here.
Update Tuesday, 02 August 2010
Press
updated.
Update Sunday, 01 August 2010
Review of the NZG Liebherr RL 64
Pipelayer posted here.
Update Friday, 30 July 2010
Book Review: 500 Years of
Earthmoving posted
here.
Update
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Review of Heavy Transport Models
Prangl MAN TGX XXL posted here.
Update
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Review of Demolition Simulator
posted
here.
Update
Sunday, 25 July 2010
Review of the Corgi
Kenworth W925, 5-axle Lowboy and PCC Streetcar posted
here.
Update
Friday, 23 July 2010
Review of Heavy Transport Models Bautrans MAN TGX + Nooteboom posted here.
Update
Thursday, 22 July 2010
Book Review: The Top 10
Construction Achievements of the 20th Century posted
here.
Update
Monday, 19 July 2010
Review of the Conrad Vogele Super
3000-2 Tracked Paver posted
here.
Update
Saturday, 17 July 2010
Little Treasure Models and
Heavy Transport
Models added to the Shopping Mall.
Book Review: Machinery in
Miniature
updated.
Update
Friday, 16 July 2010
Review of the Norscot Caterpillar
140M Motor Grader posted
here.
Update
Thursday, 15 July 2010
Review of Digger Simulator posted
here.
Update
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
Press
updated.
Update
Tuesday, 13 July 2010
Review of the WSI Mammoet FTF 6x4
Tractor posted here.
Update
Sunday, 11 July 2010
Review of the NZG LR 1300 Crawler
Crane Derrick Equipment kit posted
here.
Update
Saturday, 10 July 2010
Review of the Crane Simulator 2009
updated
with additional screenshots and a link to a video.
Update
Friday, 09 July 2010
Review of the Corgi
Scania T, Dropside and
Moffet Mounty - Larkins posted
here.
Update
Wednesday, 07 July 2010
Review of the Norscot Caterpillar
D7E Track-Type Tractor posted
here.
Update
Tuesday, 06 July 2010
Review of Liebherr LR 1300
updated to include photo
showing alterations needed to remove the luffing jib.
Update Sunday, 04 July 2010
Review of the NZG Liebherr LR 1300 Crawler Crane posted here.
Update Friday, 02 July 2010
Model Notes for TWH 051 updated.
Update Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Review of the TWH Bucyrus 8750 Dragline Bucket - ESCO added here.
Update Monday, 28 June 2010
Press updated. Classic Plant & Machinery article added.
A further reminder that the Web Cams page will be taken down at the end of June. Anyone wishing to access the listed Web Cams after this date should add them to their 'Favourites' list or copy the web address of the cam concerned.
Update Sunday, 27 June 2010
Review of the Conrad Liebherr TA 230
Articulated Dump Truck posted here.
Update Friday, 25 June 2010
Terex Cranes have upgraded their website.
Review of the Norscot Caterpillar 320D L Hydraulic Excavator posted here.
Update Thursday, 24 June 2010
Welcome page published in Vietnamese. Chào mừng bạn đến với trang web Cranes Etc. Many thanks to Andy Dinh for the translation.
Please note that the Web Cams page will be taken down at the end of June. Anyone wishing to access the listed Web Cams after this date should add them to their 'Favourites' list or copy the web address.
Update Tuesday, 22 June 2010
Review of NZG 732 updated.
Update Sunday, 20 June 2010
Review of YCC Liebherr LTM11200-9.1 Jib Cylinders posted here.
Update Saturday, 19 June 2010
Following the acquisition by Tekno, the Lion Toys website has reappeared in a new improved format.
Review of YCC Liebherr LTM11200-9.1 Boom Cylinders posted here.
Update Friday, 18 June 2010
Welcome page published in German. Herzlich Willkommen auf der Cranes Etc Homepage! Many thanks to Andrea for the translation.
Update Wednesday, 16 June 2010
Review of Crane Simulator 2009 added
here.
Update Monday, 14 June 2010
New liveried versions of the Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1 Mobile Crane have been announced. NZG will be producing the model in 'Eisele' and 'Mediaco' colours, both in a run of 300 models. Heavy Transport Models will be offering a run of 300 models in 'Grohmann' colours.
NZG will also be offering the boom in Liebherr yellow as a separate part for anyone wanting it just as a transport load.
NZG have also announced some further Summer releases including the four Volvo models seen at BAUMA, and a new version of the EC460 Excavator with Demolition Claw. A variety of other models in limited edition liveries are also announced.
The Heavy Transport Models website reports that the Nooteboom Telestep with wing in 'Felbermayr' colours
will be available in a run of 400 models and that WSI Nooteboom vehicles will
appear in Grohmann colours.
Update Friday, 11 June 2010
Review of the NZG Liebherr LB28 Drilling Rig posted here.
Update Wednesday, 09 June 2010
Press updated. Classic Plant & Machinery article added.
Update Sunday, 06 June 2010
Review of the Conrad Sandvik UJ440i Mobile Crusher Unit posted here.
Update Friday, 04 June 2010
Welcome page translated into Thai. ยินดีต้อนรับสู่ Cranes Etc เวปไซด์!
Over recent months the Welcome page has been translated into various languages to help non-English speaking people get the most from the Cranes Etc website. Many of the translations have been provided by friends and collectors worldwide. Particular thanks go to Erik in Holland, Lucien in Switzerland, Wulin in China, Leonardo in Brazil and Tong in Thailand.
Update Wednesday, 02 June 2010
Press updated. Cranes & Access article added.
Update Tuesday, 01 June 2010
Tekno have announced that they have taken over the failed Dutch model maker Lion Toys and they will develop the brand to expand their range of models.
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