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| The mast head has metal pulleys. |
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| Plenty of intricate hydraulic hosing. |
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| Folded for transport with the extendible tracks pushed in. |
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| It can be made very compact. |
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| Another great load for a low loader. |
Soilmec SR-70 Piling Rig
Model Review December 2007
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| Packaging (max 10) | 7 |
| Detail (max 30) | 24 |
| Features (max 20) | 15 |
| Quality (max 25) | 20 |
| Price (max 15) | 11 |
| Overall (max 100) | 77% |
Skilled collectors will be able to dismantle the model a little further than appears to be intended. It is possible to disconnect the bucket from the kelly bar with a little work on the connecting pin. Also the kelly bar can be removed by easing out a metal retaining clip at the top. With a bit more work again it is possible to disconnect the crowd cylinder from the rotary head to allow the smallest transport configuration.
Quality
Soilmec have commissioned a very good quality model. The casting and detailing is good and the model has pleasing functionality. Paintwork and lettering is also very good and there is an absence of plastic.
Price
The model was relatively difficult to find when first introduced. It is good value.
Overall
This model is a very good addition to a relatively under populated part of the construction scale model market. It looks great posed either for transport or during drilling operations. With a few minor amendments the model could have been first class. Some refinement in how parts are connected would have allowed a complete strip down for transport. Detachable drilling tools and a removable counterweight would have been great, and opening doors to allow access to winches would have equalled the best of modern model standards. With that said, the Soilmec SR-70 is certainly a highly recommended model.
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