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Looks fantastic Tim, congrats. Looks like you could almost turn the key and fire it up.
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Yep, fantastic model, would love to get my hands on one, one day! I'll put money on it that you'l get no end of pm's now asking for Peter Keim's contact details and the price tag of her.
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Thanks guys.....I thought it was kinda fitting to put it in front of the Bucyrus 495HR seeing they are now blood brothers....wonder if we will see a Bucyrus RH400? For those that dont know Bucyrus know owns Terex Mining....paid for in cash!!
Currently it is sitting in my office at work but tomorrow it will come home. I am looking forward now to the 4100XPC to compare all three of these machines. I wonder if we will see a Liebherr R9800....?? Hope so.
Yes i am sure I will get plenty of enquiries for Peter's contact details. I will warn it takes some time to get the model but it is definately worth it to see the craftsmanship.
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mitchtim wrote:Thanks guys.....I thought it was kinda fitting to put it in front of the Bucyrus 495HR seeing they are now blood brothers....wonder if we will see a Bucyrus RH400? For those that dont know Bucyrus know owns Terex Mining....paid for in cash!!
Currently it is sitting in my office at work but tomorrow it will come home. I am looking forward now to the 4100XPC to compare all three of these machines. I wonder if we will see a Liebherr R9800....?? Hope so.
Mitchtim I did notice the 495HR but I didnt pick up on the new relation, probably because I've been travelling for the last 8 hours and I'm a little rusty! I've often wondered myself if and when we will we see an R9800, I for one would definatley get one. I know we've seen some different variations of the Demag's but I do wish someone would make a PC4000, 5500 and 8000... maybe one day  But for now all I can do is hope and wait, and wait for my RH340 to arrive 
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Nice model , thats 2 of you to get the RH400 this week you in Perth W.A. and stokkelaen in Norway , how many has Peter Keim produced, once again nice model!!!
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Fantastic piece ..  Few Q's: 1' Does the model function? 2' Completely made of Brass? 3' Limited numbers or Made to Order? 4' One Kidney or Two? Cheers
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Rossco, to answer your questions:
1' Does the model function? Yes all functions as per the real machine. There are small in-hex grub screws in the hydraulic cylinders to set these in place for a display if required.
2' Completely made of Brass? estimated 80% Brass
3' Limited numbers or Made to Order? Made to order although i think Peter made a batch of about 10 at once.
4' One Kidney or Two? I am still breathing!! Worth it though.....outstanding finish and quality! Peter is an exceptional engineer and craftsperson.
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Here’s a question for anyone with experience with the real deal. How do you go about resealing the underside spool end caps on those Rexroth control valves? I haven't seen any photos of the MCV set up on the real deal but going by the model (and 340's) it looks like a real involved task since their mounted sideways and the HP and balance pipes are in the way! 
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mitchtim wrote:Rossco, to answer your questions:
1' Does the model function? Yes all functions as per the real machine. There are small in-hex grub screws in the hydraulic cylinders to set these in place for a display if required.
2' Completely made of Brass? estimated 80% Brass
3' Limited numbers or Made to Order? Made to order although i think Peter made a batch of about 10 at once.
4' One Kidney or Two? I am still breathing!! Worth it though.....outstanding finish and quality! Peter is an exceptional engineer and craftsperson.
Nice thanks for the quick reply. One more NAC Livery only or any combo on request?
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 Well,according to the rumours page on MCW,there maybe a 9800 announced at Baume Liebherr 9800 rumourRegards Joe.
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Yep, both Sturla and Tim's(Mitchtim's) are amazing models but the question I can sense everybody is dieing to ask, but are not sure if they should, is how much does one of those babys cost.....?. Would either of you be willing to reveal the price?. 
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Thorleif Put it this way, you can buy a few of each of the other models in Tims pics for the cost of one of these. They are serious quality and so command serious cash. KR R
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RPFowler wrote:Thorleif Put it this way, you can buy a few of each of the other models in Tims pics for the cost of one of these. They are serious quality and so command serious cash. KR R That is a great way to put it! I was going to go with the old cliche "if you have to ask, ..." I do find it interesting that he might have done a multi-piece run!? That might make my trip to bauma even more special this year!
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Very nice, very nice indeed. As much as I would like to have one of the Keim RH400s, I'll have to settle for my RH170 he is building for me. It's hard to justify another RH400 model with the one in my basement.
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Amazing pictures mitchtim! Would definitely like to see more when you get her home amongst the rest of your collection. You say that it's currently on your work desk, what do your workmates say about the models? I can just imagine my bozo mates picking them up, stretching each part of them and running them across the desk like a matchbox car haha Rowan.
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Rowan,
Most people are too scared to touch and just look at them to admire the quality. I am very fortunate that these models complement our business so the are a good teaching aids. The 495HR and 4100XPC are always in my office but the RH400 will be going home today. I will set it up in my collection and get some good pictures.
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Shovelman wrote:RPFowler wrote:Thorleif Put it this way, you can buy a few of each of the other models in Tims pics for the cost of one of these. They are serious quality and so command serious cash. KR R That is a great way to put it! I was going to go with the old cliche "if you have to ask, ..." I wouldn't be so sure about that I was just curious because it is a hand-built brass model and "we know" how expensive brass models are compared to our humble diecasts!.
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hello
keim build the modells by order. i have aslo some the quality is great and you can get it in all colours you want . he make also shovels and backhoes.
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mitchtim, I notice that your RH400 NACG is distinctly different from all the others I've seen, and that has my curiosity aroused. Curiosity can be a cruel thing that just lingers and hounds until it is finally resolved. Cutting to the chase; What I'm curious about is; did you specifically request no Terex markings on the model? Your piece is the only one I've seen without the "Terex" and "RH400" logos on the bottom edge of the car body and the "Terex Mining" logo on the bottom of the counterweight! Just a curiosity,
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