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Both axles are
steerable, allowing
different steering
models to be Above:
demonstrated. The tyres have a nicely replicated tread pattern
with highly detailed axles.

T he model has been replicated has been finished in a light grey
to include plenty of fine detail
colour with the side console including
and functionality including
all the raised switch controls along
the axles which both have
steering wheel. The Large glazed
working steering that achieve a with the joystick, central column and
reasonable turning radius, but cabin uses printing to good effect for
the steering linkage bars are quite the rubber seals with the curved front
delicate so care is needed not to screen partly covered with a metal
overdo the range of movement. The protective frame. Fine detailing
tyres have a typical general-purpose includes photo-etch screen wipers, Above:
tread design and both axles are highlighted door hinges, work lights The engine housing has crisp casting of the cut-outs
and indented grills that are painted grey.
nicely cast with fenders fitted above and roof mounted amber beacon.
each wheel. The side engine
compartment has indented handle The boom uses stiff hydraulics which
and grill shape which is then finished allow the boom to hold in any chosen
in a grey colour with a silver exhaust position and the single stage
stack poking out at the rear. All lights telescopic section extends and locks
have been replicated, complete with at maximum extension. The tool
printed red and silver lenses and linkage has a good range of
there is a bundle of hydraulic hoses movement and is also fairly stiff while
simulating both flexible and fixed lines the coupler uses four metal pins to
which works well. hold the pallet fork frame in place.
The forks themselves can be adjusted Above:
Steps inset into the bodywork are in pitch. It is interesting to see Kramer The cabin interior is coloured light grey with all
silver coloured with a slotted anti-slip / Wacker Neuson move away operator controls in place.
surface leading up to the cabin with from the 1:50th scale and NZG has
the blue filler cap of the DEF tank done a great job in realising the new
clearly visible. The interior of the cabin models.

Below:
The grapple bucket from the
Kramer KT557 can be fitted
to the 5507/TH755 models.

Above:
The quick coupler has detachable pins, allowing
the pallet forks to be removed.

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