LATEST ADDITION! Caterpillar XQ45 [Otter Bro Customs 1:50]

Today I received from America ​​this latest addition in my collection and directly took it to the photo set:

• Caterpillar XQ45 RENTAL POWER Generator Set

Under the name Otter Bro Customs (OBC) appear regularly exclusive custom built models that allows you to add another unique replica Caterpillar model to your collection. I'm very lucky that I can add another small (I mean the scale!) masterpiece to my Caterpillar collection.

The Caterpillar XQ45 RENTAL POWER mobile generator set is powered by a Caterpillar C4.4 ACERT Diesel Engine and meets Tier 3 Interim emission standards and is rated for prime operation at 45kW -1800 rpm/60Hz. 

Enjoy the first photos! Soon I will add more pictures from the Caterpillar XQ45 RENTAL POWER Generator Set scale model, machine 1:1 and background information in the category Generator sets So stay tuned for more!

NEWS FLASH! Tonkin Replicas Spielwarenmesse 2015

Tonkin Replicas was this year for the second time present with a stand at the International Toy Fair aka Spielwarenmesse from January 28 to February 2, 2015, in Nuremberg.

Friend, Caterpillar scale model collector and professional photographer Thomas Wilk was willing to make, so that those who, like me, were not able to visit the Toy Fair live, an Exclusive Caterpillar photo report in the Tonkin Replicas Booth so we can taste the atmosphere and get a glimps of all the beauty that awaits

Curious? Click on the photo!

NEWS FLASH! Modelshow Europe 2015

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

On this special exhibition one can 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 show on the Modelshow Europe their (rebuilt and/or radio controlled) models. Also a wide range of miniatures and related components for the model which are offered for sale.

Ad Gevers staffed with Richard van der Horst, Huub van Dijke (Bouwmachinesvantoen and Bouwmachinesvannu), Gertjan Veld & Jack Schrijen and Mini Movers again have a joint stand. So come along for a visit on March 21th at the Modelshow Europe!

Curious about the outcome of the next custom project built by Ad Gevers? Drop by on March 21 at the Modelshow Europe! He is currently working on his next special release......

Mini Movers will together with Daniel Wietlisbach (which comes especially from Switzerland) once again offering a special promotion for the BAGGERMODELLE magazine. Curious? More news later .....so stay tuned!

Also some members of our "CSVT" group from home and abroad, including photographer Thomas Wilk from TCC Photowork, will during Modelshow Europe be present in and around our booth.

Visit on March 21th the Modelshow Europe and we hope to welcome you!