LATEST ADDITION! Caterpillar 374D with XCENTRIC XR80 [Custom 1:50]

Last weekend I received the latest addition in my collection and directly took it to the photo set:

• Caterpillar 374D with XCENTRIC Ripper XR80

I found this custom made Caterpillar 374D 1:50th scale in the new webshop run by the "colleagues" of the 1:1 machinery BouwmachineWeb.com and of course I could not resist the temptation and checkout their webshop without buying it.

The Caterpillar 374D is completely with pins, decals and all the hydraulics for the XCENTRIC Ripper XR80. The scale model comes in the original box from Norscot with a adjusted inner frame. 

The products; boom kits and Work Tool equipment like for example the XCENTRIC Ripper XR80 are made by Gaz Evans for your Hydraulic Excavators in 1:50th scale are for some time on the market and are known for their faithful reproduction, functionality and outstanding value for money and now are exclusively for the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany offered through GiftDigger.com. A must have for every Demolition collector!

Highly recommended! www.GiftDigger.com

(THE new name for the BouwmachineWeb shop)

LATEST ADDITION! Caterpillar 289C Compact Track Loader [Custom 1:48]

This Christmas weekend I visited one of my best friends and fellow Caterpillar scale model collectors and took home the latest addition in my collection and directly took it to the photo set:

• Caterpillar 289C Compact Track Loader

The Caterpillar 289C Compact Track Loader is a "one of a kind" custom scale model. Ad used for this project a "spare" Caterpillar 272C Skid Steer Loader which has been released by Classic Construction Models in a limited edition of only 200 pieces. The model is hand crafted from brass in 1:48th scale. 

He modified the Wheeled Skid Steer Loader version into a Caterpillar 289C Compact Track Loader version and added (as he always does -)) tons of extra details including a scratch built Caterpillar BR172 Brushcutter. As you can see it turned into a true masterpiece and a very valuable and unique addition to my Caterpillar collection!

Curious to see how this model is made then check out "The Making of...Caterpillar 289C Compact Track Loader" and see how Ad created for me this one of a kind custom model of the Caterpillar 289C Compact Track Loader.

UPDATE! The making of ...a DOOBI D9R IDF Military Bulldozer

Custom scale model builder Ciprian Ursulescu from CypModels shows you one of his latest projects with the developing and building in 1:48th scale of the:

• DOOBI D9R IDF Military Bulldozer

Today I added an the last update of this "The making of...". This episode shows you the end result with the photos of the scale model"in two versions.

Interested in the complete story? Then check out the "Making of... DOOBI D9R IDF Military Bulldozer" to discover how gradually it did turnout into the making of a unique custom made scalemodel of the DOOBI D9R IDF Military Bulldozer.

Enjoy reading & watching!

Ciprian and Wouter

BAGGERMODELLE - MiniMovers Caterpillar Wallpaper 2014

Especially for the collectors of Caterpillar scale models BAGGERMODELLE and MiniMovers have created a unique Wallpaper for your personal computer.

Free to download! Just click: BAGGERMODELLE - MiniMovers Caterpillar Wallpaper

Daniel and Wouter

Baggermodelle is the full color magazine for collectors of construction machine models, cranes and heavy haulage. The magazine is writen in German. Detailed English translations of the main sections and features for every issue are available on the website. 

Learn more about this full-color magazine for collectors? Take a look at BAGGERMODELLE Or even better,

Follow my choice: Yes, I want to subscribe to BAGGERMODELLE!

DO!

LATEST ADDITION! Caterpillar 950K Wheel Loader [Tonkin 1:50]

Last weekend I received from the USA this latest addition from Tonkin Replicas in my collection and today I had some time and took it to the photo set:

• Caterpillar 950GC Wheel Loader #TR10007

My first impression: Nice addition to my 950 series Wheel Loader collection. Another World Class model made by Tonkin Replicas! 

Enjoy the first photo! Curious for more? Soon I will add the complete review with more pictures from the scale model, machine in 1:1 and background information in the category Wheel Loaders So stay tuned for more!

LATEST ADDITION! Caterpillar 375 Triple Boom [Gaz Evans 1:50]

Last weekend I visited the NAMAC swapmeeting in Houten, The Netherlands and took home the latest addition in my collection released by Gaz Evans and directly took it to the photo set:

• Caterpillar 375 Triple Boom #GB14

I found this custom made Caterpillar 375 Triple Boom kit 1:50th scale in the booth run by the "colleagues" of the 1:1 machinery BouwmachineWeb.com and of course I could not walk by without buying it.

The GB-14 resin boom kit consists of a two piece hydraulically adjustable boom and long stick which can be attached to the Caterpillar 375 Hydraulic Excavator made by Joal or the Caterpillar 5080 Hydraulic Excavator released by ERTL and Norscot. 

The kit is supplied with pins, decals and a pair of hydraulics for the boom. Hydraulic cylinders from the base model are needed to complete the conversion. 

The products; boom kits and Work Tool equipment made by Gaz Evans for your Hydraulic Excavators in 1:50th scale are for some time on the market and are known for their faithful reproduction, functionality and outstanding value for money and now are exclusively for the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany offered through BouwmachineWeb.com. 

A must have for every collector!

Highly recommended! BouwmachineWeb shop

ANNOUNCEMENT! Nicolas Tractomas [Tonkin 1:50]

Recently Tonkin Replicas has officially announced the most powerful prime mover in the world as next to be released scale model in their 1:50 Diecast Series:

• Nicolas Tractomas #TR60118059

If conventional road trucks are not powerful enough to carry out the transportation assignment, NICOLAS provides the solution with the Tractomas. Designed and built by NICOLAS since 35 years, the Tractomas has proved its efficiency all around the world under the toughest conditions (desert, Arctic, military, mining), breaking the world record in 2005, as the world largest semi-truck powered by Caterpillar with an entry in the Guinness World Records.

The collectible scale model is manufactured by Tonkin Replicas in scale 1:50 and consists of almost 200 individual metal parts. The model comes in a luxury box together with a brochure that tells the story of this mighty machine. The cabine can be tilted to reveal the powerful Caterpillar engine and the doors can be opened to view the detailled interior. Sales price € 189,- and shipping cost.
A must have for every Truck, Heavy Haulage and Caterpillar scale model collector! For ordering check out: www.tii-shop.com

Check this out and enjoy! This will be a knock out model! DROOL!!

LATEST ADDITION! Caterpillar 983B [CCM 1:48]

Last Friday I received from a very good friend in America this latest addition in my collection made by Classic Construction Models (CCM) and directly took it to the photo set:

• Caterpillar 983B Standard version Track Loader

This die-cast scale model is made in a limited edition of only 783 pieces in 2014 By CCM in scale 1:48. There is also a version equipped with a closed cabin and a ripper.

The Caterpillar 983B Standard version Track Loader scale model features an fully articulated bucket, lift arms, and hydraulics and the track assemblies are completely functional with free-rolling sprockets, rollers, and metal track links. This version has an open ROPS, a general purpose bucket and counterweight. The scale model is packaged in a deluxe gift box and comes with a signed certifcate. I'm the happy collector with in possession #700.

New feature! CCM has changed their packaging into a very sturdy hard carton box! Very good development. Keep them coming those models!
Soon I will add the complete review with more pictures from the model, machine in 1:1 and background information in the category Track Loaders So stay tuned for more!

NEWS FLASH! Caterpillar CT660 Service truck [Otter Bro Customs 1:50]

Soon more news about this upcoming custom Caterpillar project in scale 1:50 which will be released by OBC (Otter Bro Customs) in 2014. 

Work under construction! So stay tuned!

LATEST ADDITION! DJB D35 [CypModels 1:50]

This weekend I visited the NAMAC swapmeeting in Houten, The Netherlands and took home the latest addition in my collection released by CypModels and custom built from a kit by my Caterpillar friend from Limburg and directly took it to the photo set:

• DJB D35 Articulated Dumptruck

The DJB D35 Articulated Dumptruck scale model in 1:50 scale which is released by CypModels model is already more than worth it, but with the extra details that have been added by Gertjan when he built the kit it is turned into a small masterpiece and a very valuable addition to my Articulated Dumptruck collection!

Curious to see how this model is developed then check out "The Making of" and see how CypModels developed this custom model of the DJB D35 Articulated Dumptruck and how then from a kit my version was created.

More information about ordering the unique custom scale models released by CypModels? 
Visit the CypModels website