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Maybe the model has been in the works since the last conexpo? Looks like they had a good basis for a production model 
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It could have been.. It wouldn't take too much to modify that model into what TWH is known for. I know detail will be amazing, just worried about quality of product before purchasing. But this is for sure going to be one big awesome model.
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I'm sure it will be amazing but I also want to know if they have fixed the drum problem? I mean I can fix it if they haven't but it's alot of work to fix it, I'm also curious about the down payment price as I have one reserved. I'm also wondering if you can pick one up at conexpo if you have one reserved, that's if they have some already produced.
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Then how did you reserve one without any down payment? I can't afford one, but it's gonna be a huge model.
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I called Dhs and asked them to reserve it, they still haven't told me how much the down payment will be or when they need it but there will only be 100 pieces available to collectors so if anyone wants one, you better reserve it quick!!
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From TWH web site: CALE: 1:50
TYPE: Diecast / multi-material
CONFIGURATION:
80m boom, 40m luffing jib
FUNCTIONS / FEATURES:
Fully functioning and rotating carbody
Key operated drums
Functioning tracks
Removable individual counterweights
Photoetch catwalk and stairs
Detailed cab interior
Functioning VPC (Variable Position Counterweight)
ESTIMATED MODEL DIMENSIONS:
Carbody Max Length: 39" (1m)
Carbody Max Width: 18" (0.46m)
Max Height: 99" (2.52m)
Weight: Not yet available A full meter in length!!!
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Wow, I'm so excited about this model, can't wait to get it 
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Apparently, it went from 100 models to be made to 500...
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Paul Crane, It was never 100 models total, it was 300 total, 100 available to the collector. Apparently there is more interest in this model than orginally thought. Randy M. Smolenack RMSmodels@aol.comrandy.m.smolenack@us.army.mil
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From what I understand, it is 100 to the collector's market and 400 to Manitowoc.
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They would have to make 500, why make the molds for only 100 pieces? at $2000 a copy that would only be $20,000 and I bet that does not even cover the cost of the molds! Not only that I am willing to go out on a limb and guess that after the initial release, in true TWH fashion other liveries will be produced!! Anybody want to bet on that?
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If Manitowoc wants specials to be made, TWH will most certainly produce them.
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And I wonder what Manitowoc would want with 400 copies of a model they have only sold two of?
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Bobm2004 wrote:And I wonder what Manitowoc would want with 400 copies of a model they have only sold two of? Yes, but it's 2300 ton crane, and so it's only being produced in a by order. Mammoet will probably own at least one at some point, and lots of othe heavy lift companies may too. You could most likely buy the model from a Mani dealer, too.
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Bobm2004 wrote:They would have to make 500, why make the molds for only 100 pieces? at $2000 a copy that would only be $20,000 and I bet that does not even cover the cost of the molds! Not only that I am willing to go out on a limb and guess that after the initial release, in true TWH fashion other liveries will be produced!! Anybody want to bet on that? I had a little chuckle too Bob when I received one of the few last Bucyrus 495HR's only to see a bunch more released a while later, I'd love to have the money for this model,so I could secure one right away,maybe this could open the flood gates for the LR13000 and CC8800 TWIN,now there's a sweet trio 
Why is "phonetically" spelt with a "ph"? ... It's better to be silent and thought a fool, then to speak up and remove all doubt The complex of Newgrange was originally built between c. 3100 and 2900 BC,[2] meaning that it's aproximately 5,000 years old. According to Carbon-14 dates,[3] it is more than 500 years older than the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, and predates Stonehenge by about 1,000 years.
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Bobm2004 wrote:They would have to make 500, why make the molds for only 100 pieces? at $2000 a copy that would only be $20,000 and I bet that does not even cover the cost of the molds! Not only that I am willing to go out on a limb and guess that after the initial release, in true TWH fashion other liveries will be produced!! Anybody want to bet on that? On the link to the TWH website, it says "not to exceed 500 pieces". But 100 pieces isn't all that inconceivable. $2,000 x 100 models = $200,000. That would, most likely cover the initial costs.
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apm2754 wrote:Bobm2004 wrote:They would have to make 500, why make the molds for only 100 pieces? at $2000 a copy that would only be $20,000 and I bet that does not even cover the cost of the molds! Not only that I am willing to go out on a limb and guess that after the initial release, in true TWH fashion other liveries will be produced!! Anybody want to bet on that? On the link to the TWH website, it says "not to exceed 500 pieces". But 100 pieces isn't all that inconceivable. $2,000 x 100 models = $200,000. That would, most likely cover the initial costs. not very practical if you ask me.... who is in business to just make back the money you put into something.... its a business, they are in it to make money, 100 models is not practical at all
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when you have companies like this commissioning models I don't think money factors in,they more use it as promotion I think,I'd be guessing,as the profit margin wouldn't be worth talking about,look at the money Manitowoc make from crane sales,parts sales and so on,v's money made from the model sales, this is half a case of the origins of models and they reason they are here shining through,I believe they began as promotional gifts,given to customers or people invited to machine launches and so on, I can't wait
Why is "phonetically" spelt with a "ph"? ... It's better to be silent and thought a fool, then to speak up and remove all doubt The complex of Newgrange was originally built between c. 3100 and 2900 BC,[2] meaning that it's aproximately 5,000 years old. According to Carbon-14 dates,[3] it is more than 500 years older than the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, and predates Stonehenge by about 1,000 years.
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TWH and Manitowoc are 2 seperate companies.... i dont think TWH would be in the business of model making if they werent trying to turn a profit.... and if you think they are going to give away 400 model 31000s as promotional gifts to people that buy this crane, they are going to be sitting on the shelves collecting dust for quite a long time
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