Walthers CornerstoneHO Scale Model Kalmar Intermodal Container Crane Kit

This is a nice 1/87 ho scale plastic model of a Kalamar top handler. It has to be assembled. Instructions are ok, since I drove these for over 20 years I made some changes. This is actually a forklift / top pick. It will do 20 ft and 40 ft containers. I made it a top handler only. It will go up to 3 containers high and low enough to take a container off a chassis, or container flat car. The boom tilts fwd and back. It comes with little metal ball bearings that you glue into the bottom rear so if you want to hang a container off it, it won’t tilt fwd. It is a nice addition to you container yard scene or just display. Not recommended for young kids. It is fragile, and if played with it will break. Static model only

I found this model relatively easy to assemble. The directions are a little vague but a reasonably experienced model builder will have no issue. I built mine in about an hour, allowing dry time for key components. I would recommend some detailing and painting to make it come alive. In its initial form it is plastic looking but with some detailing it looks real good. I put a figure in mine as an operator which worked well. I would recommend this model.

Good quality, parts fit very well.

These are great kits to model intermodal operations at a large or small rail yard on your HO layout. Bought 2 at a great price.

Great to build and looks fantastic, my only criticism is that should come with a driver figure, then it would be outstanding.

Picture of product looks like it is made of die cast metal but in reality is cheap plastic and you need to assemble it yourself. Also, they give you a bunch of steel balls to use as counterweights and unless you glue them in they rattle al over inside the body.

Quickly dries hair, my hair feels and looks great.

Some parts don’t fit. Instructions are not clear. Not a good product for a realistic HO layout.