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Just received my model and have to say first impressions are very good,not as detailed as the Hitachi 870 with none of the engine grills being perforated but on a par with the liebherr 970.
A bit disappointed with some of the paint finish but still a great model,will post pics soon.
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Glad you are pleased.Cannot wait,to get one.Have hitch and various attachments ready!The pictures will only support the reason to definitely get one!Please illustrate full bucket movement in the pics.
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Yes, although I've seen a number of photos it's nice to get a "true-to-life review" so if you can share some more thoughts and photos that would be great.
I have the WSI Liebherr R970 and it's a nice detailed model but it lacks the solid feel you get with Conrad.
Scania V8. The best sounding truck in the world.
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Having real trouble uploading pics, I've created a board on Pinterest entitled Volvo EC950, hopefully you can find them there. Nice surprise to find the bucket is bolted on not riveted.
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BIG CHRIS wrote:Just received my model and have to say first impressions are very good,not as detailed as the Hitachi 870 with none of the engine grills being perforated but on a par with the liebherr 970.
A bit disappointed with some of the paint finish but still a great model,will post pics soon. I don't think you will find another diecast excavator model that detailed again. I have taken the 870 completely apart and the amount of engine detail they put in it is simply ridiculous. There is a ton of detail in the engine you cannot see from the outside. Mine is on the way too.
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BIG CHRIS wrote:Just received my model and have to say first impressions are very good,not as detailed as the Hitachi 870 with none of the engine grills being perforated but on a par with the liebherr 970.
A bit disappointed with some of the paint finish but still a great model,will post pics soon. As Max said I doubt we will see another Hitachi 870 again. It puts almost all other model excavators to shame I think at that price point. I was a little sad to see the the CW was not removable like the 870 is. Would have made for a great load if it was! There have been loads of photos and real life reviews on Facebook so I am confident its a decent model. I much prefer the detail of a model against a lump of heavy metal! Just waiting on the New Year for the next batch now! Paul R
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Don't get me wrong it's a cracking model and very happy with it. Put a Gaz Evans bucket on it this morning and looks pretty cool!
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BIG CHRIS wrote:Don't get me wrong it's a cracking model and very happy with it. Put a Gaz Evans bucket on it this morning and looks pretty cool! I have ordered one so I hope so  Looks good from what I have seen of it. Paul R
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Looks like a very beautiful model and that’s a great feature that the bucket is removable. Just thought I’d share a WSI YouTube video (not much on their channel yet), but provides some detail shots and a 360 around the model. WSI Volvo EC950E VideoTake care and all the best.
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Wow.Further confirmation.Must get one.Thanks for sharing.WSI,never disappoints.
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