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Soviet Mobile Crane KS-4561 based on KrAZ-257 (1868)
Scale: 1/25
Size (LxW): 450x106 mm (17x4 inch)
Highly detailed paper model kit of the Soviet KS-4561 mobile crane mounted on the heavy three-axle KrAZ-257 truck chassis (1968) in 1:25 scale. Featuring a unique civilian subject and a realistically weathered finish, this kit promises an engaging building experience for advanced modelers.
This mechanically advanced kit offers a multi-layered reconstruction of a vintage heavy-duty commercial vehicle. The design includes a fully rendered three-axle chassis with complete drivetrain detailing, a structured driver's cab, and the highly complex crane assembly. Special attention has been directed toward the intricate lattice boom structure and the mechanical cable winch systems. The parts feature realistically pre-weathered graphics showing authentic operational wear, adding significant depth to the finished model. Due to the high complexity of the running gear and crane mechanics, this model demands advanced card modeling experience. Construction is guided by comprehensive assembly diagrams.
The model highlights:
- Pre-Weathered Finish: The kit features high-quality, pre-printed weathering textures that depict realistic rust, grime, and operational wear across the chassis and crane assembly.
- Intricate Lattice Boom: The distinctive crane boom is fully engineered as an intricate open-framework lattice assembly constructed out of paper elements.
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| Product type | Papermodel |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Oriel |
| Scale | 1/25 |
| Sheet size | DIN A3 |
| Length | 450 mm (17.72 inch) |
| Width | 106 mm (4.17 inch) |
| Bauanleitung | English, Russian, Pictures |
Technical data:
- Type: Heavy Mobile Crane
- Chassis Base: KrAZ-257 (6x4 layout)
- Year / Era: From 1968
- Origin: USSR
- Length Overall (Original): approx. 11.25 m (in transport configuration)
- Beam / Width (Original): 2.65 m
- Propulsion (Truck): YaMZ-238 V8 diesel engine (liquid-cooled)
- Power Output: approx. 240 hp
- Maximum Crane Lifting Capacity: 16 tons
The KrAZ-257 was a heavy-duty 6x4 three-axle truck produced by the Soviet manufacturer Kremenchug Automobile Plant starting in 1965, serving as a robust platform for heavy specialized superstructures. The KS-4561 mobile crane unit featured a 16-ton lifting capacity and was widely utilized in civil construction, industrial assembly, and freight handling. The crane assembly was defined by its mechanical cable-driven operation and signature lattice boom, powered by an independent generator unit. The combination of the heavy conventional hood-truck design and intricate crane mechanics made this vehicle a staple of Eastern European infrastructure development starting in the late 1960s.