TWH 003 - Grove GMK 3055 Mobile Crane (2008 Revision)
Model Review September 2008

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The 2008 version.

New box design.

Inside the box.

The parts.

All the detail and functions of the original are present in the 2008 version.

All axles steer.

The Grove GMK 3055 was one of the first models to be produced by TWH and this updated version of the popular 3-axle crane is based on the original model, but with some amendments. This review should be read in conjunction with the review of the original model.  

Packaging

The model comes in a new box design which appears to be a new standard format for Grove crane models.  A booklet containing information on the real crane is still included but unfortunately the opportunity to include some instructions for the model has not been taken.

Detail

The main change in this version of the model is the crane cab which is now a diecast version instead of the plastic version of the earlier model, which some collectors had criticised. The new cab has a pair of lights on the front, and improved internal detailing.  There is also a treaded footplate on the outside and some improved graphics.  At the rear the cab tilting cylinder is now modelled. Presumably this new design will be implemented on the real crane.

The model also has some other very minor detail changes.  The boom head is slightly different and the hook also appears to be from a slightly different casting.

In all other respects the model is the same as the earlier version.

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