UPDATE ANNOUNCEMENT! Caterpillar 972K Wheel Loader [Tonkin 1:50]

Tonkin has given me permission to release today and simultaneously with the official launch in the Tookin Booth (Hall 7, Stand A51-A) during the Spielwarenmesse 2014 in Nuremberg on www.minimovers.nl the first pictures of their latest Caterpillar scale model in 1: 50th Construction Diecast Series:

• Caterpillar 972K Wheel Loader # TR10005

 

Caterpillar introduced in early 2011 at the CONEXPO, the newly developed 972K Wheel Loader as a successor to the Caterpillar 972H in their Medium Wheel loaders series and is designed to improve operator comfort, performance, and productivity, all while meeting Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB emission standards. 

Caterpillar developed the new optimized Z-bar linkage in conjunction with the Performance Series Buckets, Fusion™ coupler and Fusion™ family of work tools to ensure that all components function together to optimize visibility, performance and fuel efficiency. 

The reliability, durability, and versatility of the Caterpillar 972K Wheel Loader result in a machine that is better built to meet your needs. All day. Every day.
Specification highlights:

• Caterpillar C9.3 Acert Stage IIIB (Tier 4) Engine
• Net Power – ISO 9249: 288 hp
• Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight: 55770.0 lb
• Bucket Capacities: 3.75 yd3 - 13.00 yd3
• Transmission and speed Forward: 1-4: 4.4 – 22.9 mph
• Transmission and speed Reverse: 1-4: 5.0 – 26.2 mph
• Hydraulic Cycle Time – Total: 10.3 sec

The Caterpillar 972K Wheel Loader scale model is made in scale 1:50. As you expect from Tonkin this magnificent model has plenty of detail and functioning parts: A accurate working load frame with the Caterpillar "Fusion Quick Coupler", suspension, metal railing and amazing details like the tiny warning signs just like the real machine. Excellent job! The Retail Price is US $71.95 plus shipping. The scale model will be available for sales in February 2014 within the USA.

Curious to see more pictures? The full review of the scale model of the Caterpillar 972K Wheel Loader will be available later this week in the Collection catergory "Wheel Loaders" on my website.

The making of... a DJB D350 Articulated Dump Truck

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

• DJB D350 Articulated Dump Truck

It is our goal for the coming period in this "Making of... a DJB D350 Articulated Dump Truck" to show how this custom model will be achieved. Ciprian Ursulescu, will share his building skills through its construction photos with little notes from me to keep you informed of his progress. Gradually it shows you the making of a unique model of the DJB D350 Articulated Dump Truck.

Enjoy reading & watching!

Ciprian and Wouter 

NEWS FLASH! Caterpillar D9's photosets

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

Ad Gevers, like many of us always trying to gather background information and photos about the scale models in his collection or to pick up ideas for new his custom projects. You understand that this collecting after many years has become a a comprehensive and certainly unique photo archive. 

His greatest passion is the Caterpillar D9 Track-Type Tractor and to share this worldwide with all the Caterpillar fans, he started a unique album which under the name Caterpillar D9 Photosets can be found on FLICKR.

Highly recommended!

UPDATE ANNOUNCEMENT! Caterpillar 950K Wheel Loader [Tonkin 1:50]

Tonkin has released the first official photos off their next to release Caterpillar scale model in their 1:50 Construction Diecast Series:

• Caterpillar 950K Wheel Loader # TR10007

The Caterpillar 950K Wheel Loader scale model is made in scale 1:50. As you expect from Tonkin this magnificent model has plenty of detail and functioning parts: A working load frame with the Caterpillar "Fusion Quick Coupler", the front pivots much like the real machine,suspension and metal railing. Retail Price: US $61.95 plus shipping. The scale model will be available for sales early February 2014.


NOTE: Tonkin shall in 2014 also release Caterpillar Work Tools in their scale model program. Soon there is more information to be revealed so please be patient, your curiosity will be rewarded! 

Watch and enjoy! This is going to be a another superb model!

Curious for more photos? Check out www.minimovers.nl/news

NEWS FLASH! Newsletter january 2014 [Creatpshop 1:50]

Creatpshop is a small French company which produces limited series models and kits of rare and special road construction machinery, trucks, diorama’s and accessories in 1:50th scale.

To keep you updated Creatpshop has published a newsletter as PDF you can download and is containing the complete list of all NEW models and kits that are currently available at Creatpshop.