Monday, December 26, 2011

DJB D550 Articulated Dumptruck [MDF 1:50] - New 2011 model

Les Miniatures Du Faubourg is maker from series of exclusive range of small construction equipment, civilian trucks and army vehicles. They strive passionately to develop and produce models for enthusiasts and collectors of this unique scale models.

Their latest creation, and for me a pleasant surprise, at the very end of 2011, the DJB D550 Articulated Dump Truck in 1:50 scale.

A must have for every collector. Curious?

Check out www.minimovers.nl for more information and photos about this and other unique scalemodels.



Saturday, December 24, 2011

UPDATE! "The making of..." Caterpillar 594H Pipelayer

Custom scale model builder Ad Gevers has started his next project:

Building a Caterpillar 594H Pipelayer by using as donor model the Conrad Caterpillar 594 Pipelayer in 1:50th scale.

Today there are added two updates of the "The making of..." Caterpillar 594H Pipelayer. Follow the complete story? Then check out frequently "making of..." to discover how gradually it will turn out into the making of a unique handmade scale model. 

Enjoy reading & watching!


Ad and Wouter 



Friday, December 16, 2011

MAIL! = info@caterpillarscalemodels.com

Since its launch on October 17 of www.minimovers.nl I receive more and more e-mails in the mailbox info@mininovers.nl from fellow collectors and custom scalemodel builders. 

They are coming in from all over the world: The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, England, Italy, America and Australia.
So the first contacts are made and I am very happy! THANKS!

Many custom builders also send me their photos and I will look if I can give these unique models also a place in the website.

This first snapshots of some special models as a preview:


photo: Caterpillar 350 from Eugene Morganti


photo: Caterpillar 637G from Richard Fowler


 photo: Caterpillar 730 from Scott Fenwick



 photo: Caterpillar models from Gertjan Veld



photo: Cat? from Huub van Dijk

Thursday, December 15, 2011

NEW Models [CCM 1:48] - Updated delivery schedules

CCM has updated the delivery dates of several models on their website with their current status. The changes made are as follows:


- Caterpillar 992C:  Delivery estimated February 2012.

- Caterpillar 385 & 390: Expected delivery January 2012.

- Caterpillar DD9H:  Expected delivery January 2012.

Changes to these schedules will be posted here and on the CCM BLOG,
so make sure to check back for more updates.  

Saturday, December 10, 2011

HDR MODELS - Dutch CCM Dealer

For all Caterpillar scale model collectors in the Netherlands who can not or dare to order their scale models in the US and not visit the NAMAC swapmeeting in Houten it is now possible to buy the latest Classic Construction Models through HDR MODELS.

HDR MODELS is the Dutch CCM dealer. The man behind HDR MODELS is Hans de Ruiter. Hans has no (web)shop or website, but you can reach him by telephone or e-mail for more information about all CCM scalemodels.
 
Want to know more? Please immediately contact Hans de Ruiter by e-mail: Hans de Ruiter or phone number: +31 (0) 529 - 431134.


Friday, December 9, 2011

NEW LINK! Les Miniatures du Faubourg

See the added Link to Les Miniatures du Faubourg maker from series of exclusive range of small construction equipment, civilian trucks and army vehicles.
Les Miniatures du Faubourg strives passionately to develop and produce models for enthusiasts and collectors of this unique scale models.

Looking for more links? www.caterpillarscalemodels.com

Enjoy watching!

Thursday, December 8, 2011

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Sunday, December 4, 2011

UPDATE! "The making of..." Caterpillar 594H Pipelayer

Custom scale model builder Ad Gevers has started his next project: Building a Caterpillar 594H Pipelayer by using as donor model the Conrad Caterpillar 594 Pipelayer in 1:50th scale.

Today there is added an update of the "The making of..." Caterpillar 594H Pipelayer. Follow the complete story? Then check out frequently "making of..." to discover how gradually it will turn out into the making of a unique handmade scale model. 

Enjoy reading & watching!


Ad and Wouter