CUSTOM MONSTER MINERS
David Wylie reviews a limited edition 1:50-scale model of an 800-tonne Komatsu face shovel, produced by BYMO in Drummond livery
n recent years BYMO has produced some of the most highly detailed and cost effective 1:50-scale die-cast mining shovel models available. Their first replica of a Komatsu PC8000 was launched in 2013, which was subsequently upgraded to a fantastic, highly detailed model of the Dash 6 version of this monster miner. Influential collector Tim Mitchell identified a demand for four custom versions of this model and worked with BYMO and the mining companies to produce a run of limited-edition models. This example is one of only 150 pieces in the livery of the US-based mining company Drummond, which operates a large fleet of PC8000s. Tim ensured that it was an accurate replica of their fleet number 62-48, the 100th PC8000 made by Komatsu Germany, which was delivered to Pribbenow surface mine in Columbia during 2013.
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he high-voltage cable drum is extremely well detailed and features a length of cable that can be reeled in/out for added realism. The quality of paint finish on this model is exceptional, as is the sharpness of all the company logos, fleet numbers and all the safety notices dotted around the upper-structure and stick.
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