The cabin is built up of  5 separate parts to accurately model the characteristic shape of the lower part of the cabin. The cabin of the original is built up the same way. Besides an optimal match with the original also a higher stability of the cabin is achieved. 

CAD model of the PB400

Vacuum formed parts for sides, air intakes and mirror housings

Vacuum formed parts for front side, roof and back side

Contents of the Kit:

6 PVC vacuum formed parts, clear, transparent (as shown above) for  

·         drivers cabin (5 parts: sides (2x), front, back, roof)

·         air intakes

·         mirror housings (2x)

·         rear cover and platform (with structured surface)

·         rear fenders

2 sheets of self-adhesive stickers: PB400 in silver, warning stickers (in color)

 
Notice: available optional with warning lights with realistic light effect (see product page) or with orange covers + sockets without any functionality

Vacuum formed parts: larger picture by clicking

Compliance with the Original

These views of the CAD-model with superimposed images of original drawings show the exact compliance of the model with the original.

Further Materials Needed for Construction:

These materials are not included, but they are available in every hobby store:

• modeling ply wood 3mm, for the base plate

• glue: super glue, Pattex Repair Extreme, plastic glue

• paint

• sandpaper 600 grain to prepare PVC for painting

• balsa wood, about 5 mm thick (small pieces), optionally leftovers from the ply wood may be used

• aluminum rods 3 mm for mirror frames and handles

• brass rod 4 mm and 2 mm for side railings of platform

• optional: LEDs + reflectors and clips for lights

Tasks to be done: cutting, gluing, painting, drilling
To build the kit basic knowledge and skills in modeling are necessary.

Recommended Accessory Kits

• Cockpit Kit for PB400

• Warning Lights

• Alpinflex Tiller

• Front Blade

• Winch