Originally, the main focus of Tonkin Replicas was truck and trailer
models. However, Tonkin recently succeeded in obtaining the Caterpillar
license and the company now aims to set the standard in the construction
machinery sector.
On 1 July 2013 the US company Tonkin Replicas
Inc. opened a new site in Europe. Tonkin, which has its head office in
Seattle, is entering into a joint venture for this purpose with
Industrial Merchandising Concepts B.V. (IMC Branding) from Montfoort in
the Netherlands. One of the intentions of the joint venture, Tonkin
Replicas Europe B.V., is to distribute the brand new Caterpillar program
as well as the full range of Tonkin truck and trailer models. The
working area will be Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
At
Friday 13th September I was invited by Joep Hansen to meet the Tonkin
Replicas Europe team. Armed with my photo camera and a box containing
pastry (Zeeuwse Bolussen) I arrived at the new European HQ in Montfoort.
Joep
Hansen (Managing Director), Erik Siks (Product Development) and Joris
Gielen (Marketing) spend the whole afternoon with me talking about their
vision and future plans with Tonkin Replicas and especially their
upcoming Caterpillar scale models. Sadly for now I can not tell you any
inside details, (I spotted a glimpse from a new project but its still
top secret –( ) but I can assure you that the Caterpillar scale model
collector will be thrilled with the ambition this team has.
I was
“interrogated” and they were very interested in my opinion as a
Caterpillar scale model collector about the DO’s and DONT’s. The idea of
starting up a “Tonkin collector’s think tank” will be further
elaborated.
The meeting ended with the presentation of the
prototype of the Caterpillar 988K Wheel loader in 1:50th scale. Although
I knew it was still a prototype I could see that Tonkin has the
intention to set new standards with their Caterpillar construction model
line up. “Functionality and an eye for details” is my first positive
reaction holding this Tonkin Wheel Loader model in my hands.
Frisked
and checked to be sure I did not leave with the 988K I left them loaded
with Tonkin promotion goodies in the trunk and a new appointment to
meet soon.
Wouter
The latest edition of BAGGERMODELLE is out now!
Each
issue features a full color double-sided poster in the middle of the
magazine. Always a 1:1 action photo shoot of one or more construction
machinery and on the other side of the page, a similar set up showing
the 1:50 scale diorama.
This time attention for the Caterpillar
D11 Track-Type Tractors series and the latest release from Norscot:
Caterpillar 336E Hydraulic Excavator and to make this magazine complete
an making of.. the custom Caterpillar 330D FM Forest Machine built by
Urs Peyer.
A MASTERPIECE YOU MUST SEE!
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The following new Otter Bro Customs model in 1:50th scale is recently released:
- Caterpillar XQ500 RENTAL POWER Generator Set
The
Caterpillar XQ500 RENTAL POWER 20 ft container mobile generator set is
powered by a Caterpillar C15 ACERT Diesel Engine and meets Tier 4
Interim emission standards and is rated for prime operation at 455 ekW.
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.
This Caterpillar XQ500 RENTAL POWER
generator set can be ideally placed as cargo load on the Caterpillar
CT660 with HIAB XS800 Hi Pro knuckle boom crane, but can also be built
by Otter Bro Customs on a 20ft container trailer. The choice is yours!
Enjoy
the first photos! As soon as the Caterpillar XQ500 scale model arrives I
will add more pictures from the model, machine 1:1 and background
information in the category Generator sets
So stay tuned for more!
The following new Otter Bro Customs model in 1:50th scale is recently released:
- Caterpillar CT660 with HIAB XS 800 Hi Pro knuckle boom crane
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.
Enjoy the first photos! As soon as the
model arrives I will add more pictures from the model, machine 1:1 and
background information in the category On-Highway Trucks
So stay tuned for more!
Today I received from the USA this latest addition from CCM in my collection and directly took it to the photo set:
- Caterpillar 245 with Grapple
Soon I will add more pictures from the model, machine 1:1 and background information in the category Hydraulic Excavators
So stay tuned for more!
Wouter
This week CCM has released the first photos of their pre production
samples off the upcoming new Caterpillar scalemodels in their 1:48
Diecast Series:
- Caterpillar 777 Off-Highway Haul Truck
- Caterpillar 776 Off-Highway Tractor with Mega MET-185 Trailer.
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