MODEL REVIEW! Caterpillar D8 No.8A Track-Type Tractor [ATM 1:50]

Today there is added an model review of the Caterpillar D8 No.8A Track-Type Tractor from A.T.M. in 1:50th scale.

Curious?  Enjoy all pictures on: www.minimovers.nl

Thanks, Wouter

ANNOUNCEMENT! Caterpillar 568 GF [Tonkin 1:50]

Today Tonkin Replicas has announced their next to produce Caterpillar scale model in their 1:50 Construction Diecast Series:

• Caterpillar 568 GF Forest Machine #TR40003

AWESOME TWO! Within a week Tonkin Replicas has announced their second Forest Machine. The Caterpillar 568 GF comes from the same family as the Caterpillar 568 LL Log loader and is equipped with a bucket and a hydraulic thumb. 

ANNOUNCEMENT! Caterpillar 568 LL [Tonkin 1:50]

Today Tonkin Replicas has announced their next to produce Caterpillar scale model in their 1:50 Construction Diecast Series:

• Caterpillar 568 LL Forest Machine #TR40002

AWESOME! That model was number one in my Tonkin Top Ten Fingers crossed and hope that Tonkin Replicas also releases the rest of my Caterpillar wish list...

UPDATE ANNOUNCEMENT! Caterpillar 775G [Tonkin 1:50]

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

• Caterpillar 775G Off-Highway Truck #TR30002

Caterpillar introduced in late 2011, the 775G Off-Highway Truck to replace the F series. The Caterpillar "G" series has been designed and manufactured using the latest quality control technologies; both virtual and hands on. In addition to quality, the Caterpillar G Series trucks will lower your costs with seven different ways to help you conserve fuel. With a Caterpillar G Series trucks in your haul fleets, you can be more productive, spend less time on maintenance, and support the environment with new levels of eco performance.
Specification highlights:

• Caterpillar C27 Acert Engine
• Net Power – SAE J1349: 768 hp
• Nominal Payload Class (100%): 70.5 tons
• Top Speed – Loaded: 41.6 mph
• Body Capacity – SAE 2:1 :55.23 yd3

The Caterpillar 775G Off-Highway Truck scale model is made in scale 1:50. As you expect from Tonkin Replicas this magnificent model has plenty of detail and functioning parts: A working dumpbody, suspension and metal railing. Cool feature is the option to put the truck in "Tranportation Mode". Both outer rear wheels can be detached for transportation purposes on a low loader. Retail Price: US $84.95 plus shipping. The scale model will be available for sales before summer 2014.

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

MODEL REVIEW! Caterpillar Challenger 65C CP4CH Pipelayer [CCM 1:50]

Today there is added an model review of the Caterpillar Challenger 65C CP4CH Pipelayer from CCM in 1:50th scale.

Curious?  Enjoy all pictures on: www.minimovers.nl

Thanks, Wouter

NEWS FLASH! Australian Workers Set [QDM 1:50]

The following Quarry Diecast Models figure set in 1:50th scale is recently released in cooperation with Conrad:

• Australian Workers Set #99801/05

The 6 pieces Australian Workers figure set costs A$ 49.95 plus shipping cost. 

UPDATE ANNOUNCEMENT! MT4400D AC Mining Truck [Tonkin 1:50]

At the Spielwarenmesse 2014 Tonkin Replicas has announced their next to produce Caterpillar scale model in their 1:50 Construction Diecast Series:

• Caterpillar MT4400D AC Mining Truck #TR30001

Caterpillar introduced in September 2012 the new Caterpillar MT4400D AC Mining Truck as part of its ongoing investment in the Unit Rig products acquired through the acquisition of Bucyrus International.
The new Caterpillar MT4400 D series model integrates a Caterpillar 3516C HD engine and the Caterpillar 240T AC electric drive system with the Unit Rig MT4400 to create the Caterpillar MT4400D AC.
The new truck leverages Unit Rig’s 50 years of electric-drive mining truck experience and the thousands of units currently working in mines around the world. The strength of the Caterpillar engine and drive system and Caterpillar dealer support combine with the Unit Rig straightforward and easy-to-service design to create great value for mining customers.
The Caterpillar MT4400D AC takes its place in the Caterpillar large mining truck product line alongside the industry-leading Caterpillar 793D and 793F to provide an AC electric drive solution that meets the needs of many miners that do not require Tier 2 emissions and who are seeking a mining truck that balances productivity and operating cost.
Specification highlights:

• Caterpillar 3516C HD Engine
• Net Power – SAE J1995: 2,500 hp
• Nominal Payload Class (100%): 240 tons
• Top Speed – Loaded: 40 mph
• Turning Circle Diameter: 99 ft 8 in

Thanks to the cooperation of Tonkin Replicas I'm able to share with you today the first pictures of the approved scale model. The model will be, if all goes according to plan, available for sales before the summer of 2014.

More photos on www.minimovers.nl



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

MODEL REVIEW! Caterpillar D9E Track-Type Tractor [RR Models 1:50]

Today there is added an model review of the Caterpillar D9E Track-Type Tractor from RR Models in 1:50th scale.

Curious?  Enjoy all pictures on: http://www.minimovers.nl/collection/tracktype-tractors/d9/d9e

Thanks, Wouter

1000!

Today reached a small milestone! The more and more actively becoming Mini Movers - Caterpillar scale model Group on Facebook has 1000 members since today!

It is good to see that Caterpillar fans and scale model collectors from all over the world now finding the way to share more actively with each other pictures of their scale models, 1:1 machines, news and other information about Caterpillar.

No member yet? Sign up at Mini Movers - Caterpillar scale model Group

You are most welcome!

Wouter 

ANNOUNCEMENT! DOOBI D9R [CypModels 1:48]

CypModels has announced to produce in 2014 a new unique scale model in 1:48th scale:

• DOOBI D9R Military Track-Type Tractor

The Israeli Armored D9—nicknamed "DOOBI" (Hebrew: דובי‎, for teddy bear)— is a Caterpillar D9 armored bulldozer that was modified by the Israel Defense Forces, Israeli Military Industries and Israel Aerospace Industries to increase the survivability of the bulldozer in hostile environments and enable it to withstand heavy attacks, thus making it suitable for military combat engineering use.

The DOOBI D9R in IDF service, has a 410 Hp and drawbar pull of 71.6 metric tons (about 716 kN). The DOOBI D9 has a crew of two: operator and commander. It is operated by the TZAMA (In Hebrew: צמ"ה‎ = ציוד מכני הנדסי, mechanical engineering equipment) units of the Combat Engineering Corps.

The main IDF modification is the installation of an Israeli-made vehicle armor kit which provides armor protection to the mechanical systems and to the operator cabin. The operator and commander are protected inside an armored cabin ("the cockpit"), with bulletproof glass windows to protect against bombs, machine guns, and sniper fire. The IDF also developed and installed slat armor add-on to deflect rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) rounds. The fitted armor package adds roughly 15 additional tons to the production-line weight of the DOOBI D9R. The modified Caterpillar D9R bulldozers can be fitted with disparate features, such as crew-operated machine guns, smoke projectors, or grenade launchers. The Israeli armor and durable construction of the DOOBI D9R makes it impervious to landmines, IED and large belly charges.

The IDF uses the DOOBI D9R for a wide variety of combat engineering tasks, such as earthworks, digging moats, mounting sand barriers, building fortifications, rescuing stuck, overturned or damaged armored fighting vehicles, clearing land mines, detonating IEDs and explosives, handling booby traps, clearing terrain obstacles and opening routes to armored fighting vehicles and infantry, as well as structures demolition, including under fire.

At present, however, CypModels still urgently is looking for more photos and drawings in particular, with the proper dimensions of the DOOBI D9R Military Track-Type Tractor 1:1 in order to realize an exact replica in 1:48th scale.
Do you have information? Please contact me and I will make sure that it will go to CypModels.

Progress photos, dimensional details, price, numbers and the delivery schedule date will be posted on our Website when available. This next knock out model of the DOOBI D9R Military Track-Type Tractor will be available in very limited numbers for serious collectors only. 

If you are interested in this built scale model or kit it is important to respond with your (but still non-binding) PREORDER by e-mail to contact@cypmodels.com. Only then you can be assured that the model is also produced effectively for you.

More information about his unique scale models which are custom made in a very limited editions? Visit the CypModels

I think it would make an excellent load for the Oshkosh HETT!! 

UPDATE! The making of...Caterpillar 527 Tracked Skidder

Custom scale model builder Ad Gevers shows you one of his latest projects: Building a Caterpillar 527 Tracked Skidder by using the resin Kit from CYPmodels in 1:50th scale.

Today I added an update of this "The making of...Caterpillar 527". This episode shows you how Ad Gevers takes the Winch and Grapple in hand and makes some adjustments at some points and improves to end up as accurate as possible. You will be amazed with the high standards he sets!

The last update: Finall Assembly and spraying the model in the Caterpillar colors will be following soon...

Follow the complete story? Then check out frequently the "Making of..." Caterpillar 527 Tracked Skidder to discover how gradually it will turnout into the making of a unique handmade scale model. 

Enjoy reading & watching!

Ad and Wouter

NEWS FLASH! HIGRO 2014

HIGRO is Dutch and stands for HIstorisch GROndverzet which can be translated to "Historical Earthmoving" and is a anually held Event in Oostrum (Venray), The Netherlands. 

It is a unique Event of historical earthmoving equipment. You can not only see classic and oldtimer earthmoving machinery up close but actually watch them while in action! This year there will once again present the necessary Caterpillar machines. Your chance to shoot great action shots.

This year the Event is held at 24 and 25 may 2014. The location: Zandwinning "De Witte Vennen" from Harrie Maessen Bedrijven. The adress: Vennenweg, 5807 EH Oostrum (Venray), The Netherlands.

Openingshours:
Saturday 24 may from 10:00 till 17:00 hours.
Sunday 25 may from 10:00 till 16:00 hours.

More information? Look at HIGRO 2014