TWH Collectibles 051 1 50 Die Cast Manitowoc 4100W Ringer Crane

Description

Here is a TWH Collectibles 051 1:50 Scale Die Cast Manitowoc 4100W Ringer Crane.
The metal linked tracks are excellent and the track frames have the same high detail as the earlier versions of the 4100W. The spoked drive sprockets look good and the realistic working chain drives are modelled. The ring is made up of sections which replicate the structure very well, with stiffeners to prevent buckling on the inside of the ring beam. The main structure and struts are excellent and convincing castings, and include lifting eyes on the largest parts. The pads are metal and there is some excellent hosing to the main adjustable jacks, with a hydraulic pump and control box on one side of the ring.
At the side and rear of the crane, a heavy structure supports the additional rear counterweight which rests on the ring. It has a textured walkway surface alongside the body. At the back six large counterweight boxes stack neatly. They are fairly heavy without feeling solidly full. Unfortunately they lack properly formed lifting eyes so it is not possible to pose the boxes being lifted into position during erection. At the front, the boom pivot point is another heavy piece and includes a nice A frame with pulley guides for the hoist ropes.
The crane body impresses because of the fine paintwork and graphics. The cab is fully detailed inside with seat and control levers, and the details continue outside with patterned walkways, windscreen wiper and grab handles. The cab door has some exceptionally fine graphics applied. Behind the cab is a metal ladder leading to the roof and behind that is a fine slatted grille. At the rear, the standard counterweight blocks are smoothly finished. Opposite the driver’s cab side is another sliding door and this reveals the engine compartment complete with various pipe work.
Condition: Factory New
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes
Manufacturer: TWH Collectibles
Model Number: 051
MSRP: $999.99
Category 1: Die-Cast
Category 2: 1:50
The Trainz SKU for this item is P12367189.
Trainz Product Id: 12367189