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Diecast Masters has out of the blue the worldwide release announced of their next new Caterpillar scale model starting from Q4-2018 in their 1:50th scale diecast "High Line Series":

• Caterpillar MD6250 Rotary Blasthole Drill #85581

The Caterpillar MD6250 Rotary Blasthole Drill produces 152-250 mm (6-9.8 in) diameter holes used for explosive charges at mines or quarries. Drilling modes include rotary for soft rock and down-the-hole (DTH) for hard rock. Single-pass hole depth with standard mast is 11.2 m (36.7 ft); maximum multi-pass hole depth is 53.8 m (176.7 feet). The Caterpillar MD6250 will operate efficiently at virtually all temperatures and elevations. Semi-autonomous and fully autonomous drilling is supported. The drill’s 879 hp Caterpillar C27 ACERT™ engine can be configured to match emissions regulations in any global region.

Direct eyecatchers are size of the machine and its moveable boom, stick and bucket. Other key Features of the Caterpillar Caterpillar MD6250 are its detailed cab interior, including "Bob" the operator. (Which can be removed by opening the top of the cabin roof), Authentic Cat Machine Yellow paint and trade dress. Functional metal tracks. Finishing touch are the authentic railings, grab rails and hydraulic hoses. In two words: WELL DONE!

Custom scale model builder Ciprian Ursulescu from CypModels has finished his next project developing and building in 1:50th scale of the:

• Caterpillar 830M with Curtiss Wright 18M Scraper

The pre production scale model of the Caterpillar 830M with Curtiss Wright 18M Scraper in 1:50th scale is completely finished and painted. Ready for Action! Ready for sales! Time to order your built Caterpillar 830M with Curtiss Wright 18M Scraper scale model or kit.

Curious for the finall result? Check out: "Making of... a Caterpillar 830M with Curtiss Wright 18M Scraper" to see how this custom model is achieved. Ciprian Ursulescu, shared his building skills through its construction photos with little notes from me. Gradually it shows you the making of a unique model of the Caterpillar 830M with Curtiss Wright 18M Scraper.

The Sales price is 340,- euro for a model built and 180,- euro for a set in kit and shipping cost. Its also possible to buy only the Curtiss Wright 18M scraper for 180,- ready built and for 100,- euro as kit. CypModels does discounts for larger orders and ships worldwide. Payment with PayPal is possible. This next knock out model of the Caterpillar 830M with Curtiss Wright 18M Scraper will be available in very limited numbers. On request you can choose for a Caterpillar yellow civil version or the army green version.

More information about ordering this unique scale model in a very limited edition? Visit the CypModels website.

Ciprian and Wouter

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Trucks & Construction is THE digital magazine for collectors of Trucks & Construction machine models, cranes and heavy haulage. This digital magazine is writen in Englisch and available as App in the internet iTunes store for your computer and iPhone and iPad. Soon also available for Android devices

IMC Models is located at the Peppelkade 23 in Houten, The Netherlands. Not coincidentally within walking distance of the location of the bimonthly NAMAC swap meeting at the EXPO Houten and so they offer collectors the opportunity to come over at the trading days between 09.00 and 16.00 as to visite the showroom and while enjoying a fresh cup of coffee to snif around in their shop for the latest scale models of Sarens, Nooteboom and of course the entire Caterpillar collection made by Diecast Masters.

• Caterpillar MT4400D AC Mining Truck #TR30001

Recently they announcement another must have super discount deal with not less then 58% discount which means that this monster truck will cost you only 95,- euro!

Caterpillar machines, engines, generator sets and work tools will soon have a new look. Caterpillar is replacing the current “Power Edge” trade dress (Cat trademark on a black background accented with a diagonal red bar) with a fresh new graphic design called “Cat Modern Hex.” The "Cat Modern Hex" design combines the traditional Caterpillar trademark and product model names with a bold, three-dimensional red hexagon and grille pattern. The red color is a throwback to the graphics used on the company’s very first crawler tractors in 1925.

In addition to machines, gen sets and engines, the new trade dress will be used on Caterpillar parts packaging and various licensed products such as toys and scale models. Cat products that are no longer in production will not be updated.

Look for the "Cat Modern Hex" trade dress design on newly-manufactured Caterpillar products in the near future as Caterpillar updates its whole product line by early 2020.

Diecast Masters has announced their next two to release Caterpillar scale models starting from Q4-2018 in their 1:50th scale diecast "Core Classic Series":

• Caterpillar CT660 6x4 Day Cab Tractor & XL120 Low-Profile HDG Trailer #85503C
• Caterpillar CT660 6x4 Day Cab Tractor & XL120 Low-Profile HDG Trailer and Caterpillar CB-534D XW Vibratory Asphalt Compactor #85601C

In this new "Core Classic Series" sets in 1:50th scale Diecast Masters combines the Caterpillar CT660 6x4 Day Cab Tractor with the brand new XL120 Low-Profile HDG Trailer without or with the Caterpillar CB-534D XW Vibratory Asphalt Compactor as load; Its up to you to choose!

Key Features are the Caterpillar CT660 tractor hood opens to reveal Caterpillar CT13 engine detail and a XL120 HDG Trailer deck which replicates authentic camber aswell a Removable “Oversize Load” sign for trailer. Other Features of the Caterpillar CT660 Tractor are its Truck interior detailing, including "Jim" the driver, Authentic Cat Machine Yellow paint and trade dress. Accurate tire tread and rim detail on both truck and trailer. Finishing touch are the Removable trailer gooseneck and operating loading ramps.

BouwmachinesvanToen-Archief is the new name for the website of Huub van Dijk. He created a unique digital photo museum of Dutch earthmoving contractors, their (Caterpillar) equipment and workers in the last century.Huubs website is mainly based on long gone companies.

The website BouwmachinesvanToen-Archive deals with Dutch equipment. As of today there have been added some beautiful new photos with mainly Caterpillar earthmoving Equipment from Jac Rijk in a unique album which under the name "Jac Rijk Heinkenszand" can be found on BouwmachinesvanToen-Archief.

Curious for more "Golden Oldies"? Take a look on the website of BouwmachinesvanToen and enjoy watching all his pictures and stories from passed times.

Highly recommended!

Have you already scheduled this day in your diary? Saturday, March 16th, 2019 the 28st Modelshow Europe will be held in the flowerauction "Plantion" nearby the city Ede in the Netherlands. Mark your calendars and make your reservations. It will be a BLAST!

On this special exhibition one can once again 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 are offered for sale.

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 to release Caterpillar scale model starting from Q3-2018 in their 1:50th scale diecast "High Line Series":

• Caterpillar 349F Hydraulic Excavator #85943

The Caterpillar 349F Hydraulic Excavator made by Diecast Masters in 1:50th scale is the successor to the previous in 2015 by CCM released Caterpillar 349E Hydraulic Excavators (Beware: produced in 1:48th scale)

Direct eyecatchers are size of the machine and its moveable boom, stick and bucket. Other key Features of the Caterpillar 349F Hydraulic Excavator are its detailed cab interior, including "Bob" the operator. (Which can be removed by opening the top of the cabin roof), Authentic Cat Machine Yellow paint and trade dress. Functional metal tracks. Finishing touch are the authentic railings, grab rails and hydraulic hoses. In two words: WELL DONE!