NEWS FLASH! HIGRO 2015

HIGRO is Dutch and stands for HIstorisch GROndverzet which can be translated to "Historical Earthmoving" and this year they organize a second Event in Oirlo, The Netherlands.

It is a unique Event of historical earthmoving equipment. You can not only see classic and oldtimer earthmoving machinery up close but actually watch them while in action! This year there will be once again present the necessary Caterpillar "Golden Oldies" machines. Your chance to shoot great action shots.

This year the second Event is held at 11 and 12 July 2015. The location is a new to explore and develope Sandpit. The adress: Ericaweg, Oirlo (Venraij), The Netherlands.

More information? Look at HIGRO 2015

The making of...a Caterpillar D25C Water tanker

Custom scale model builder Gertjan shows you one of his latest projects: Building a Caterpillar D25C Water tanker by using the custom kit from CypModels in 1:50th scale.

Today is the start of this "The making of... a ". Gertjan takes the original kit from CypModels in hand and makes some major adjustments at some points and improves to end up as accurate as possible.

It is our goal for the coming period in the "The making of...Caterpillar D25C Water tanker” to show you how this custom model will be achieved. You will be amazed with the high standards he sets!

Gertjan will share his building skills through its construction photos with little notes to keep us informed of the building process. Gradually it shows the making of a unique model of the Caterpillar D25C Water tanker.

Enjoy reading & watching!

Gertjan and Wouter

OUT SOON! BAGGERMODELLE 4-2015

The latest edition of BAGGERMODELLE will be out soon! The magazine presses are running while you are reading this. The Magazine will be available half way July 2015.

In this issue, among other interesting articles, a special about the Caterpillar 769 Off-Highway truck mady by Gescha /Conrad. Thomas Wilk describes in detail the differences between the first pre-production models and the finally released model which we, if we are lucky, have in our cabinet.

Last but not least an cool article about the Caterpillar 631G Water Tanker an incredibly beautiful custom scale model based on the Norscot Caterpillar 631G Wheel-Tractor Scraper made in 1:50th scale by Urs Peyer. So all the reasons you needed to buy this next issue.

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 and now also available as App or Android for your computer or mobile.

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!

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NEWS FLASH! Modelshow TOSCANA 2015

Saturday, July 4th, 2015 the Modelshow RADUNO MODELLLISTE TOSCANA 2015 is held in Vernio (PO) in Italy.

NEWS FLASH! Caterpillar DD9H Collin Ripper [Black Rat Model Collection]

Saturday, March 21, 2015 the 24st Modelshow Europe was held in the flowerauction "Plantion" nearby the city Ede in the Netherlands.


On this special exhibition one could see all kinds of miniatures and model construction projects in the field of earthmoving, cranes and heavy transport. This Modelshow Europe exhibition is unique by its grand design and the only one in Europe.


Many collectors and builders showed on the Modelshow Europe their (rebuilt and/or radio controlled) models. Also a wide range of miniatures and related components where offered for sale.

Friend and Caterpillar scale model collector Bruce R., better known as the man behind the Black Rat Model Collection was present and brought with him for all the Caterpillar enthusiasts a huge surprise: a unique hand built scale model of the Caterpillar DD9H with Collin Ripper in 1:50th scale.

I am very pleased that I got the permission for an exclusive series of photographs of this "one of a kind" masterpiece and share them with you all on www.minimovers.nl

Curious for the pictures of the Caterpillar DD9H Collin Ripper?
Check out the report of the Modelshow Europe 2015

UPDATE! The making of...a Caterpillar D9E "van Damme"

Custom scale model builder Ad Gevers has recently finished his next project developing and building a Caterpillar D9E Plow Tractor "van Damme" by using the Caterpillar D9E Track-Type Tractor from RR Models in 1:50th scale.
It is our goal for the coming period in the "Making of...a Caterpillar D9E Plow Tractor van Damme" to show you how this custom model has been achieved.

Ad will share his building skills through its construction photos with little notes to guide us through his progress. Gradually it shows the making of a unique model of the Caterpillar D9E Plow Tractor "van Damme"

Today I have added the third update of the "The making of ..." This episode Ad his pictures show you the making the undercarriages and the metal shoes of the "van Damme" machine.

Enjoy reading & watching!

Ad and Wouter

LATEST ADDITION! Caterpillar 826C [Custom 1:50]

Already a few weeks ago I received this latest rare addition in my collection and finally found a free moment and took it to the photo set:

• Caterpillar 826C Landfill Compactor

I was notified by a fellow collector (thanks Jorn de W.!) that the model was offered for sale on Marktplaats and saw immediately that it was a custom model that long time ago in a limited series was created by Ben Gelijk from The Netherlands. Because I am for many years in the possession of his “business card” in the form of a picture of the model of Caterpillar 826C. The model can also be admired in the article about the unique collection of this Caterpillar collector and custom builder that in 2002 Nr. 5 was included in the Dutch "Auto in Miniatuur" by the NAMAC.

I'm very lucky that I can add another small (I mean the scale!) masterpiece to my Caterpillar collection.

Enjoy the first photo! I will add more pictures from the Caterpillar 826C Landfill compactor scale model, machine 1:1 and background information in the category Compactors. So stay tuned for more!

UPDATE! The making of...a 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.

Ad 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.

It is our goal for the coming period in the "Making of...a Caterpillar 289C Compact Track Loader" to show you how this custom model has been achieved.

Ad will share his building skills through its construction photos with little notes to guide us through his progress. Gradually it shows the making of a unique model of the Caterpillar 289C Compact Track Loader.

Today I have added the first update of the "The making of ..." This episode Ad his pictures show you the actual start of the project and the building of the undercarriage.

Enjoy reading & watching!

Ad and Wouter

NEWS FLASH! HIGRO 2015

HIGRO is Dutch and stands for HIstorisch GROndverzet which can be translated to "Historical Earthmoving" and their anually Event was held 14, 15 and 16 may 2015 in Bant, "Zandexploitatie Schoterveld" (Noord-Oostpolder), The Netherlands.

It is a unique Event of historical earthmoving equipment. You could not only see classic and oldtimer earthmoving machinery up close but actually watch them while in action! This year there where once again the necessary Caterpillar machines present.

HIGRO "court photographer" Huub van Dijk from Bouwmachinesvantoen.nl was present and made the following report: Historisch-grondverzetweekend 2015

Enjoy the photos!

ANNOUNCEMENT! Eurosteel buckets [Gaz Evans 1:50]

Gaz Evans has announced two new Eurosteel Work Tool Attachments in 1:50th scale within his custom Gaz Evans Collection:

• Eurosteel Skeleton bucket with oilquick coupler #GF26

• Eurosteel Ditch cleaning bucket with oilquick coupler #GF27

Top quality in Work Tool Attachments f our customers.
Eurosteel, a Dutch company based in Venlo, is a dynamic company specialized in developing and producing equipment for excavation, demolition, recycling, handling and road-construction machines. Besides an extensive range of standard equipment, they supply unique products that exactly meet the specific requirements of their customer.

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 are exclusively for the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany offered through BouwmachineWeb.com. A must have for every collector!

The recommended retail selling price is €50,- for the Eurosteel Skeleton bucket with Oilquick coupler #GF26 and €45,- for the Eurosteel Ditch cleaning bucket with oilquick coupler #GF27. Bought as set they sell for €90,- Both buckets are available in a black or gray finish and features the original Euro Steel markings.

Both Eurosteel Work Tool Attachments will, if everything goes according to plan, be avaible from the upcoming NAMAC meeting on June 6th, 2015.

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