Custom scale model builder Ciprian Ursulescu from CypModels has recently started his next project developing and building in 1:48th scale of the:
- DOOBI D9R IDF Military Bulldozer
It is our goal for the coming period in this "Making of... DOOBI D9R IDF Military Bulldozer"
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 DOOBI D9R IDF Military
Bulldozer.
In this second update, you can see how the further development of the Dozer blade and the Ripper are given shape by Ciprian.
Enjoy reading & watching!
Ciprian and Wouter
Custom scale model builder Ad Gevers[abc] has recently started a special custom project to built a Caterpillar machine for me.
Obviously,
from this project a "Making of" will be started, but for now we are
curious if you guys have any idea what Caterpillar machine this will be?
To
help you in the right direction we share a fat Youtube movie with a
small peek behind the scenes. (Do not forget to turn your volume knob
fully open for the complete experience!!!)
We are curious to your comments!
Ad and Wouter
This week I received from the USA this latest addition
from Tonkin Replicas in my collection and today I had some time and took
it to the photo set:
- Caterpillar MH3049 Material Handler #TR40001
My first impression: SUPERB!
Very glad that finally another Caterpillar Material Handler scale model
is released. A more then welcome addition to my Material Handlers
collection. Another World Class model made by Tonkin Replicas!
Enjoy
the first photo! Curious for more? Soon I will add the complete review
with more pictures from the scale model, machine in 1:1 and background
information in the category Material Handlers
So stay tuned for more!
The "colleagues" of the 1:1 machinery BouwmachineWeb.com
have recently released their completly new developed BouwmachineWeb.com
Webshop with some new items every fan of earthmoving- and construction
equipment will appeal.
The BouwmachineWeb Webshop, part of
BouwmachineWeb.com, can of course be found on the homepage of their
website but is also directly accessible by adding
www.zwaarmaterieel.nl.among your favorites. The new webshop offers not
only the exclusive Gaz Evans Collection work tools in 1:50th scale but
gives you also the opportunity to buy cool gadgets, books and DVDs on
construction machinery and construction transport.
Recently, the first DVD of Steven Vale and Jonathan Theobold from the series Earthmoving Trails "A Dutch River Journey" has been released.
Earthmoving Trails is a new series of programmes looking at a wide range of new and not so new earthmovers working in different applications, including digging, demolition and dredging.
This first trail, A Dutch River Journey, follows the River Maas which flows through the Netherlands. The starting point for this programme is just south of the Dutch border at the Belgian Voie Sèche chalk quarry. The next stop is at the ENCI cement quarry on the banks of the river at the Dutch city of Maastricht. Further downstream two specially modified Caterpillar 385s are loading gravel. The next stop is actually on the river where Dutch contractor Martens en van Oord is dredging with floating excavators, again to prevent the river from flooding neighbouring villages.
Demolition features prominently during the second half of the programme and at the next site a specially modified Cat 385 belonging to Beelen Sloopwerken is pulverising the walls of a river lock at Sambeek.
The Port of Rotterdam is the location of the largest demolition project in the country. Journey’s end is on the North Sea Coast where the prestigious Second Maasvlakte Rotterdam Port expansion project is creating new land.
A Dutch River Journey is written and presented by Steven Vale who is a regular contributor to Earthmovers Magazine and has helped make several earthmoving machinery DVDs.
The programme is directed and edited by Jonathan Theobald who has made many documentaries on agricultural and earthmoving machines working throughout the world.
Curious?
Looking for a nice gift for the holidays, birthday or promotional gift?
Just order your item in the new webshop: Quickly, Easily and Safe!
DO!
This week I received from the USA this latest addition
from Tonkin Replicas in my collection and today I had some time and took
it to the photo set:
- Caterpillar MT4400D AC Mining Truck #TR30001
My first impression: HUGE! A nice addition to my Mining Truck collection. Another World Class model made by Tonkin Replicas!
Enjoy
the first photo! Curious for more? Soon I will add the complete review
with more pictures from the scale model, machine in 1:1 and background
information in the category Off-Highway Trucks
So stay tuned for more!
From 3 to 6 September 2014 in the Basaltsteinbruch
Mitteldeutsche Hartstein-Industrie AG at Homberg/Nieder-Ofleiden in
Germany the 9th STEINEXPO took place and amazing his visitors at its
impressive, tried and tested location – Europe’s largest basalt quarry!
Steinexpo
is taken place every three years, representatives of the national and
international building materials industry meet here for a unique demo
show: Leading manufacturers of construction machinery, suppliers of
treatment and preparation technology, suppliers of add-on equipment and
service providers present the industry's plants, innovations and
solutions successfully and in practical application.
Caterpillar
was present and demonstrated their brand-new and recently introduced
Caterpillar 374 "F" series Hydraulic Excavator. At the same time came
the Caterpillar 772G Off-Highway Truck and matching Caterpillar 988K
Wheel Loader in action.
Huub van Dijk of "Bouwmachinesvannu" was also among the many visitors and made the following photo report: Steinexpo 2014
Enjoy the photos on his website!
On 29, 30 and August 31, 2014, the third "Truck in the Koel" event was held at the Waubacherweg 20 in Brunssum, The Netherlands.
Truck in the Koel
is a unique event on historical Earthmoving Machinery, Trucks, Tractors
and Trailers. The vintage Cars and Classic Equipment could not only
been admired from close range but where actually in action through out
the show!
Huub van Dijk of "Bouwmachinesvantoen" was also among the many visitors and made the following photo report: Truck in the Koel 2014
The team from BouwmachineWeb.com was also present and made the following photo report: Truck in the Koel 2014
Enjoy the photos on both websites!
Custom scale model builder Gertjan Veld has recently
started his next project of building a Caterpillar 578 Pipelayer by
using the Caterpillar D9R Track-Type Tractor from NZG in 1:50th scale.
It is our goal for the coming period in the "Making of...a Caterpillar 578 Pipelayer" to show you how this custom model will be achieved.
Gertjan
will share his building skills through its construction photos with
little notes to keep us informed of his progress. Gradually it shows the
making of a unique model of the Caterpillar 578 Pipelayer.
Enjoy reading & watching!
Gertjan and Wouter
Classic Construction Models (CCM) has announced to produce two new Caterpillar scalemodels in their 1:48 Diecast Series:
- Caterpillar 349E L Hydraulic Excavator
- Caterpillar 349E LME Hydraulic Excavator
The
Caterpillar 349E Hydraulic Excavator, introduced in 2011 and replacing
the Caterpillar 345D, continues the industry standards for general,
quarry, and heavy construction applications set by the 300 Series family
of excavators since the 1990's.
The operator's station has
everything needed to meet the needs for comfort and productivity. All
systems can be monitored easily on the large LCD display. The
Caterpillar C13 ACERT diesel engine delivers up to 425 horsepower,
powering an extensive range of Caterpillar Work Tools for the
Caterpillar 349E including buckets, compactors, grapples, thumbs, rakes,
rippers, and shears. Quick couplers allow one person to change work
tools in seconds for maximum performance and flexibility on a job site.
Specification highlights:
- Caterpillar C13 Acert Engine
- Net Power – SAE J1349: 404hp
- Bucket Capacity: 1.15-5.00yd3
- Bore: 5.2 in
- Maximum Drawbar Pull: 75,300 lbf
- Maximum Travel Speed: 2.9mph
Classic
Construction Models is producing the 1:48 scale die-cast model of the
Caterpillar 349E Excavator in two versions: the Caterpillar 349E L quick
coupler with HD (Heavy Duty) boom and stick which includes two
different sized detachable work buckets, and the Caterpillar 349E LME
with mass excavator boom, stick and bucket.
Each version also
features functioning variable gauge long undercarriage systems, allowing
the track assemblies to be posed at full width or narrowed for
transport. All aspects of the Caterpillar 349E L are modeled to the
usual level of CCM's exacting detail, including hydraulic lines, opening
cab, and access to full engine compartment.
Progress photos,
dimensional details, prices, quantities and the delivery schedule
delivery dates will be posted on our website and Blog when available.
Do you want to know more about these unique scale models from CCM or place an order? Take a look at the website from CCM or make contact with one off the CCM Online dealers which can be found under links at www.minimovers.nl
CCM
is so excited about their 1:48th scale Caterpillar 349E L model that
they couldn't help but share some images of the project's progress. "Behind the Scenes - Cat 349E L first shot parts" gives you a rare look at the first test castings out of the tooling, commonly known as the first shot.
Custom scale model builder Ad Gevers has recently
started his next project of building a Caterpillar D9E Plow Tractor "van
Damme" by using the Caterpillar D9E Track-Type Tractor from RR Models
in 1:50th scale.
It is our goal for the coming period in the "Making of...a Caterpillar D9E Plow Tractor van Damme" to show you how this custom model will be achieved.
Ad
will share his building skills through its construction photos with
little notes to keep us informed of his progress. Gradually it shows the
making of a unique model of the Caterpillar D9E Plow Tractor "van
Damme"
Today I have added the second update of the "The making of
..." This episode Ad his pictures show you the making the Towbar
and Pull chain of the "van Damme" machine.
Enjoy reading & watching!
Ad and Wouter
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