TWH 028 Model Review

The working boom angle indicator.

Removable cover and opening storage compartment for the small hook.

Another removable cover and the opening engine cover. Here the original thread is still on the model so it lacks tension.

Great detail all around.

Reaching up.

The YB5515 sitting next to a bigger brother - the Grove GMK 3055.

TWH 028 - Grove YB5515 Yard Crane
Model Review March 2008

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Cranes Etc Model Rating Mar 08 - Jun 08
Packaging (max 10)	7
Detail (max 30)	27
Features (max 20)	16
Quality (max 25)	21
Price (max 15)	10
Overall (max 100)	81%

Quality

The paintwork, graphics, and accuracy of the castings are all first rate. In terms of detail the model is top notch. Really the only negative point is the choice of the gauge of thread used which does not look under tension and detracts from the look of the model.

Price

As is common with models from TWH this model is not particularly cheap, but it is a precision quality model and compares favourably with cheaper models.

Summary

It is good to see a model crane representing the industrial sector and this model does not let the sector down. The level of detail is very high and it is a tribute to TWH’s modelling skills that the detail has been achieved on a such small model.

A very good quality model which any collector of crane models will appreciate. Just be sure to change the thread for something thinner if you want the model to look its best.

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Model Notes:

The model was released in 2006 as the Shuttlelift 5440F Carrydeck Crane. It was produced by TWH for Sword Models as model number 2017.
The following versions were produced:
- Colours: Green, 200 models; Tan, 200; Red, 300.
- Badged Versions: Shuttlelift, 800 models; Anthony, 200; Great Lakes Power Equipment, 200.
The Manitowoc Crane Group bought the Carrydeck Line in early 2007 and the crane was rebadged as the Grove YB5515 Yard Crane. The Grove version was licensed from TWH directly and was produced in a run of 2500.
It is marketed outside the Americas by NZG as model number 710.