One of the models to be on display at the 2014 East Coast Meet is this amazing Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 600 ton hydraulic crane. It was completely scratchbuilt by Wade Roese. The main boom measures a scale 276 ft. in a 7 section extendable main boom and 143 ft. luffing jib. Scratchbuilt in brass, the model required approximately 600 hours to complete, 625 individual pieces, 5 operating hoists or boom stabilizers, 4 steerable axles, extendable outriggers, swing out cab, and Nelson boom dolly; the actual model weighs in about four pounds. Wade built the model in 2012 after a challenge from Mark Kulak at the 2012 East Coast Meet.

Posted January 7, 2014