UPDATE! The making of... a DJB D35 Articulated Dump Truck

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

• DJB D35 Articulated Dump Truck

The pre production scale model of the DJB D35 Articulated Dump Truck in 1:50th scale is completly finished and painted. Ready for Action! Ready for sales! Time to order your built DJB D35 Articulated Dump Truck scale model or kit.

Curious for the finall result? Check out: "Making of... a DJB D35 Articulated Dump Truck" 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 DJB D35 Articulated Dump Truck.

Sales price is 200,- euro for a model built and 110,- euro for a kit. CypModels does discounts for larger orders. This next knock out model will be available in very limited numbers for serious collectors only. 

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

Ciprian and Wouter 

SPOTLIGHT! Mini Movers Makers

Worldwide, there are currently only three manufacturers authorized and provided with a license by Caterpillar to make Caterpillar diecast and brass scale models in both 1:48th and 1:50th scale.

In alphabetical order, these are Classic Construction Models (CCM), Norscot and Tonkin Replicas.

Do want to know more about this Caterpillar scale makers, a quick overview of the new models to be expected, the models that are currently available or models that they have ever released?

As of today, this information of the Makers is anytime and directly accessible to you.

It is you the choice!

MODEL REVIEW! Caterpillar 966K XE Wheel Loader [Tonkin Replicas 1:50]

Today there is added an model review of the Caterpillar 966K XE Wheel Loader made by Tonkin Replicas in 1:50th scale.

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

Thanks, Wouter

OUT SOON! BAGGERMODELLE 4-2014

The latest edition of BAGGERMODELLE will be out soon! The magazine presses are running while you are reading this. The Magazine will be available at the begin of July.


Curious for the content?  Look at www.minimovers.nl 

 

MODEL REVIEW! Caterpillar 966D Wheel Loader [NZG 1:50]

 Today there is added an model review of the Caterpillar 966D Wheel Loader made by NZG in 1:50th scale.

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

UPDATE! "The making of.... " a Caterpillar D25D Articulated Dumptruck

Custom scale model builder Gertjan Veld shows you one of his latest projects: Building a Caterpillar D25D Articulated Dumptruck by using the resin Kit from CYPmodels in 1:50th scale.

Today I added the final update of this "The making of...a Caterpillar D25D Articulated Dumptruck". This Episode shows you how Gertjan Veld does the spraying and the final assembly of his finished parts. You will be amazed with the high standards he sets!

Interested in the complete story? Then check out the "Making of..." a Caterpillar D25D Articulated Dumptruck to discover how gradually it became a unique handmade scale model.

Enjoy reading & watching!

Gertjan and Wouter

LATEST ADDITION! Australian Workers set [QDM 1:50]

Last week I received all the way from "Down Under" Australia this latest addition from Quarry Diecast Models (QDM) in my collection and today I had some time and took it to the photo set:

• Australian Workers Set #99801/05

The Quarry Diecast Models (QDM) figure set in 1:50th scale is recently released in cooperation with Conrad and contains a 6 pieces Australian Workers figure set costs A$ 49.95 plus shipping cost.

The set consisting of six different figures all dressed in "hi-vis" or High Visible clothing. This reflective clothing is used in Australia to work under harsh and dangerous conditions in the mining industry. Good visibility is even more important a safety aspect as anywhere else: You might be over-seen by the driver of the machines that work there!

Thanks Sandra and Gary Wren for this unique (birthday)present!

NEWS FLASH! HIGRO 2014

HIGRO is Dutch and stands for HIstorisch GROndverzet which can be translated to "Historical Earthmoving" and their annual Event was held 24 and 25 may 2014 in Oostrum (Venray), The Netherlands.

For anyone who still just wants to reminisce I have added the link to reports on the HIstorische GROndverzetweekend Venray 2014. 

Huub van Dijke of "Bouwmachinesvantoen" was also among the many visitors and made the following two photo reports: Historisch-grondverzetweekend 2014 (part 1) and Historisch-grondverzetweekend 2014 (deel 2)


Enjoy the photos!

MODEL REVIEW! Caterpillar 988K Wheel Loader [Tonkin Replicas 1:50]

Today there is added an model review of the Caterpillar 988K Wheel Loader made by Tonkin Replicas in 1:50th scale.

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

NEWS FLASH! IMCATS 2014

"The place to be"! Saterday June 21, 2014 

11th Annual IMCATS show

The Show for Construction Equipment & Truck Models

NEWS FLASH! Holland Loader in Holland (part 1)

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. You understand that he was struck by lightning when he had heard that there was a Holland Loader with two Caterpillar D9T dozers deployed in the Netherlands. 

The extensive photo report of this rare Holland Loader in Holland can be seen in his unique album which under the name Caterpillar D9 Photosets can be found on FLICKR.

Highly recommended!