The last time I posted photos of an upcoming BYMO model (the RTG), the entire thread was deleted a few hours afterward at the command of BYMO. Let's see if it happens again now?

Photos are credited to luau (the only identification I could find) on the site I found the photos.







I conclude that this is an interim model produced later than those presented at bauma, but not yet a representation of the production piece (lack of boom decals).

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It's 1/50 scale.

I would agree that this is a ways from being a production model yet. Besides the lack of boom decals, the general lack of decals and the lack of the proper decals beneath the cab are a couple more hints. As well, little details that would make the model stand out, like pin caps on the ends of the cylinder pins and so on sort of tell a story that it is a design model. After the incredible job they did on the RH340 model, with so much small detail, this model still seems quite bland. I'm sure that will change as time goes by, and I look forward to seeing more pictures. Any idea when it is due to be released?....bearing in mind nothing ever seems to come out on time these days.

Thanks for sharing those Shovelman.

Brian

I wondered where that thread went. This looks even better than the first prototype.

Great photo find!


Chris

Does look good and will definitely be a must have model

Paul R

As long as it doesn't take as long as EMD is taking to release the EH5000 model, then it's all good.

Brian

Except for the missing decals I can´t make out a single difference to the model which was shown at Bauma.
And I think in ways of detailing they´re already pretty close to the real machine. Take a look at this:
http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15021
The PC8000 just doesn´t have as many small details as the RH340.
It needs some proper decals, some nice looking hydraulic lines, hydraulic cylinders that don´t look like plastic, and after that it should be good to go.
I´ve seen the model again in Switzerland about two month ago. They had the estimated price written on a little piece of paper. I think it was around 400€. IMO this is quite exprensive, especially when comparing the price of the RH340 with it, which is around 250€.

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Leo

I also would class the model as expensive,which is a shame I don't expect it for nothing but I won't be paying 400 Euros.My KPC 996 cost a little more and has way more detail which made parting with my money easier.

Graeme

^^^^ Yeah ...

Ide take it as it stands ... Remember the time when models didnt even look like the 1:1's ...

Will you be able to remove the arms to pose with cranes as if it's getting erected? I would love to get a large shovel to use as loads for the Drake trailer models when they beco
e avalaliable

just seen her on the home page too,

looks like I'll be taking two lengths of pipe and a bicycle chain to my credit card again

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... It's better to be silent and thought a fool, then to speak up and remove all doubt

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