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| Not one that you would use to polish your shoes - the Vermeer T1255 Terrain Leveler. |
TWH 085 - Vermeer T1255 Terrain Leveler
Model Review November 2008
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| Not one that you would use to polish your shoes - the Vermeer T1255 Terrain Leveler. |
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| The box. |
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It occupies the same tray design as the Vermeer Trencher. |
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| The model and two leaflets. |
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| The heavy rotary levelling unit. |
The Vermeer Manufacturing Company was founded in Iowa USA in 1948 and as the Vermeer Corporation it is now a manufacturer of agricultural and excavation equipment. The T1255 Commander is a versatile machine and in this configuration is used for surface mining / excavating rock. It weighs up to 111 tonnes and with a 600 hp engine, can excavate to a depth 0.8m (32 inches).
This model is 1:50 scale and is made by TWH in China.
Packaging
The box reflects the green, white and black corporate colours of Vermeer and has a photo of the real machine. Inside, the two expanded polystyrene trays and other soft packaging protect the model well. There are some delicate parts on the model and should be handled with respect. The review model had no defects or missing pieces.
Included are two small leaflets. One contains information about the real machine, and the second is a simple instruction sheet although no user assembly is required for this version of the T1255.
Detail
Beginning underneath, the chassis is fairly plain but the underside of the engine is clearly visible. The track frames have lots of detail within the casting with many rivets and plates reproduced, and there is a fine looking drive sprocket. The track pads are metal and detailed.
The operator's cab is a very good piece of modelling. On the outside there is an excellent thin grab rail, and electric cabling. At the bottom a fine mesh platform provides an entrance to the cab. Inside there is a superbly detailed console and an excellent chair. The whole cab can be elevated, and this in turn reveals another view into the body and there is a ton of electric cabling and other detail to be seen.
Just behind the cab is a tiny red emergency hammer which is an excellent detail. Further back, a set of mesh doors open to reveal the engine block complete with many electric and hydraulic lines. At the rear a large radiator block is beautifully rendered.
