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Saturday, March 17th, 2018 the 27st 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 rare miniatures and related components for the model where offered for sale.

Ad Gevers is a Dutch custom Caterpillar scalemodel builder. His main focus are Track-Type Tractors and Scrapers.

To celebrate that Ad Gevers has been collecting Caterpillar Track-Type Tractors scale models for 40 years and building 20 years kits under the name cADSttachments he decided to accomplish a unique custom built project:

Onlangs maakte mijn vriend en vakfotograaf fotograaf Thomas Wilk van TCC Photowork voor GiftDigger.com een aantal schitterende foto´s van de recent door next-Q-models uitgebrachte miniatuur sloopkogel in 1:50.

• Wrecking ball #QA01

De Caterpillar 390F L Hydraulische graafmachine van Diecast Masters fungeerde als werktuigdrager voor de sloopkogel. Het geheel is dusdanig op de foto gezet dat het net lijkt of hij volop aan het werk is.

De sloopkogel van next-Q-models is handgemaakt en door het toepassen van aluminium sterk en licht. Met de hand afgewerkt en een verweerd/gebruikt uiterlijk gegeven. Natuurlijk wordt deze sloopkogel geleverd met de bijbehorende onderdelen (ketting, sluitringen en vrachtwagenband).

Saturday, March 17th, 2018 the 27st 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 rare miniatures and related components for the model where offered for sale.

FanKit Models from Romania presented the Delta Machinery PL95H Pipelayer in addition to their impressive program, including Oshkosh, DART and Kenworth (construction) vehicles. A full year ago in Ede only a glimps as prototype in parts and now rightly very proud of the end result!! A must have for every Pipelayer collector.

This next knock out resin scale model of the Delta Machinery PL95H Pipelayer in 1:50th scale is now available in very limited numbers.

Saturday, March 17th, 2018 the 27st 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 rare miniatures and related components for the model where offered for sale.

This year, Anton Monshouwer and Huub van Dijke manned the booth section of Bouwmachinesvannu and Bouwmachinesvantoen with all the attention for beautiful large sized photos and the ongoing beamer series of modern Cranes and Earthmoving equipement and many "Golden Oldies" shoot during many Domestic- and Foreign trips.

Diecast Masters has in accordance of the first annoucement and the worldwide revealing of the 2018 line up at the International Toy Fair aka Spielwarenmesse 2018 announced their next new to release Caterpillar scale models starting from Q2-2018 in their 1:50th scale diecast "High Line Series":

• Caterpillar 320 Hydraulic Excavator #85569
• Caterpillar 323 Hydraulic Excavator #85570
• Caterpillar 320 CG Hydraulic Excavator #85571

The Caterpillar 320 Series, also announced as the "Next Gen" Caterpillar Track-Type Hydraulic Excavators are the successors to the "F" Series in 1:1th scale, but because Caterpillar has changed his machine type numbering and stopped adding the succescor letter it will not appear as the "G" Series.

Key Features of the Caterpillar 320 Series Track-Type Hydraulic Excavators are a detailed cab interior, including "Bob" the operator. Authentic Cat Machine Yellow paint and trade dress. Functional boom, stick and bucket. Finishing touch are the authentic railings, grab rails and hydraulic hoses. I personally find it a missed opportunity that the sticks are not equipped with a quick release coupler to give the collector an option to remove the standard bucket for another (Caterpillar) Bucket or Work Tool.

Saturday, March 17th, 2018 the 27st 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 rare miniatures and related components for the model where offered for sale.

Ad Gevers staffed with Richard van der Horst, Anton Monshouwer, Huub van Dijke (Bouwmachinesvantoen and Bouwmachinesvannu), Gertjan Veld & Jack Schrijen again had a joint stand.

Mini Movers together with some members of our "CSVT" group from home and abroad, including photographer Thomas Wilk from TCC Photowork, where during Modelshow Europe present in and around our booth.

Saturday, March 17th, 2018 the 27st Modelshow Europe will be 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 is a Dutch custom Caterpillar scalemodel builder. His main focus are Track-Type Tractors and Scrapers.

To celebrate that Ad Gevers has been collecting Caterpillar Track-Type Tractors scale models for 40 years and building 20 years kits under the name cADSttachments he decided to accomplish a unique custom built project.

Of course it should be a Caterpillar: The first what came up was to release the Caterpillar AG-6 (Ad Gevers) but there was an even better candidate. Besides his greatest passion: the Caterpillar D9 Track-Type Tractor, Ad is also fascinated by the unique Caterpillar S-D8lgp Dozer and therefore that only could be his choice!

This ready and painted model in 1:50th scale is manufactured in cooperation with FanKit Models, due to the good experience with the construction of the Delta PL95H pipelayer they have be choosen to produce a small and limited serie of 50 pieces. The resin Tack-Type Tractor will be equipped with metal tracks.

Laster & Bagger is THE full color magazine for collectors of Trucks (Laster) & construction (Bagger) machine models, cranes, Trucks 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.

Especially for all collectors and followers of MiniMovers has Laster & Bagger a super offer valid only during the two weeks around the Modelshow Europe 2018 in Ede, The Netherlands. That means starting Saturday 10th up-till to Saturday, March 24th, 2018.

If you during the promotional period subscribe on Laster & Bagger for a One year international subscription you will only have to pay 50,- Euro for six issues including shipping cost to your home address.

Saturday, March 17th, 2018 the 27st Modelshow Europe will be 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, Anton Monshouwer, Huub van Dijke (Bouwmachinesvantoen and Bouwmachinesvannu), Gertjan Veld & Jack Schrijen again have a joint stand. So come along for a visit on March 19th at the Modelshow Europe!

Mini Movers will together with 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.

Curious about the outcome of our next custom projects?

Saterday, 3th March, the sixth "CSVT" meeting in The Netherlands was held at a secret location. A small group of selected Caterpillar scale model collectors did meet somewhere in the northern part of the Netherlands.

Some news will be published to the public other news will stay classified and never be revealed....

They did discussed about recently released or announcement scale models from CCM and the latest from the Spielwarenmesse aka Toyfair 2018 from Diecast Masters. The latest copy of the new Laster & Bagger magazine was thoroughly read by all present and one talked about the latest developments involving custom Limited Editions from FanKit Models, CypModels and Dan models.

The upcoming Modelshow Europe 2018 on the 17th March will be attend and there will some members visiting the EBIANUM Digger Museum & Modelshow 2018 on saturday April 28th 2018.

New "Making of...." projects like the Caterpillar 980F Wheel Loader and the DJB D22 where put to the stand. The Caterpillar S-D8LPG scale models was shown and so all you have to do is to wait and see what will see the daylights.