OUT SOON! Laster & Bagger 2-2017

Laster & Bagger is launched in 2017 as the new name for Baggermodelle THE full color magazine for collectors of Trucks (Laster) & construction (Bagger) machine models, cranes, Trucks and heavy haulage. The magazine is writen in German. Detailed English translations of the main sections and features for every issue are available on the website.

This means that from today Laster & Bagger alongside the existing sections there is also extra space for Trucks: So, more content and more to enjoy reading!

The second edition of Laster & Bagger will be out soon! The magazine presses are running while you are reading this. The Magazine will be available half way March 2017.

In this issue, among other interesting articles, a flashback special about the (Caterpillar) news from the Spielwarenmesse 2017 aka Toyfair.

In addition, the collectors portrait about Jonas Tschickardt and his Caterpillar scale model collection

Last but not least more attention for the Caterpillar 651B and 657B Wheel-Tractor Scrapers and the Caterpillar D10 Track-Type Tractor which where end 2016 released by CCM in 1:48th scale.

Laster & Bagger is THE full color magazine for collectors of construction machine models, cranes, trucks and heavy haulage. The magazine is writen in German. Detailed English translations of the main sections and features for every issue are available on the website and now also available as App or Android for your computer or mobile.

Learn more about this full-color magazine for collectors? Take a look at Laster & Bagger Or even better,
Follow my choice: Yes, I want to subscribe to Laster & Bagger!

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NEWS FLASH! TCC visits Spielwarenmesse 2017

Friend, Caterpillar scale model collector and professional photographer Thomas Wilk from TCC Photowork has made for those who were not able to visit the International Toy Fair aka Spielwarenmesse from February 1 to February 6, 2017 in Nuremberg Germany, an Exclusive (Caterpillar) photo report during his visit so we can taste the atmosphere and get a glimps of all the beauty that awaits us in 2017.

Curious? Click here and enjoys all his albums!

NEWS FLASH! BouwmachineWeb.com visits Spielwarenmesse 2017

The BouwmachineWeb.com team did visit this years International Toy Fair aka Spielwarenmesse held from wednesday, February 1 to February 6, 2017, in Nuremberg, Germany.

The Caterpillar news on the Spielwarenmesse was presented by Diecast Masters and consists of 1:50th scale models from a Caterpillar 320F, 323F and 390FL 'Gunmetal Finish' Hydraulic Excavators, the 242D and 259D Skid Steer Loaders, a 994K 'Rock' and and 994K 'Coal' Wheel Loaders, a 14M3, 140M3, 16m3 and 18M3 'Black Finish graders, D10T2 Track-Type Tractor, a 980K Wheel loader and a 745 Articulated Hauler.

Curious for their complete report with over 50 photos: Click here!

UPDATE! The making of...a Caterpillar 578 Pipelayer

Custom scale model builder Gertjan Veld shares his next project of building a Caterpillar 578 Pipelayer by using the Caterpillar D9R Track-Type Tractor from NZG in 1:50th scale.

In this "Making of...a Caterpillar 578 Pipelayer" we shall 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.

Today I have added the third update of the "The making of ..." This episode Gertjan his pictures show you the final construction steps and painting of the parts.

Enjoy reading & watching!

Gertjan and Wouter

AVAILABLE! Laster & Bagger 1-2017

The very first edition of Laster & Bagger is out now! This means that from the first issue alongside the existing sections there will be also extra space for Trucks: So, more content and more to enjoy reading!

In this issue, among other interesting articles, a special about the Caterpillar 18M3 Grader which was recently released from Diecast Masters in their diecast series in 1:50th scale.

In addition, a special writen by Urs Peyer "How to build - Caterpillar D8T Forest".

Last but not least more attention for the Caterpillar 777G Off-Highway Truck which was end 2016 released by CCM in 1:48th scale.

Laster & Bagger is THE full color magazine for collectors of construction machine models, cranes, trucks and heavy haulage. The magazine is writen in German. Detailed English translations of the main sections and features for every issue are available on the website and now also available as App or Android for your computer or mobile.

Learn more about this full-color magazine for collectors? Take a look at Laster & Bagger Or even better,

Follow my choice: Yes, I want to subscribe to Laster & Bagger!

DO!

ANNOUNCEMENT! Delta Machinery PL95H [FanKit Models 1:50]

FanKit Models has announced to release in early 2017 a new unique scale model in 1:50th scale:

• Delta Machinery PL95H Pipelayer

The Delta PL95H Hydrostatic Pipelayer is made by Delta Machinery based in Moerdijk, The Netherlands and PoweredByCat by a Caterpillar C13 Acert Tier IIIA engine producing 440hp.

In the upcoming “Making of…” I will add progress photos and dimensional details.Final sales price and the delivery schedule date of this custom built scale model will be posted on our Website when available. Most likely the introduction of the first prototype will take place during the Modelshow Europe 2017 in Ede, The Netherlands on March 18th.

This next knock out model of the Delta Machinery PL95H Pipelayer will be available in very limited numbers.

If you are interested in this built scale model or kit of the Delta Machinery PL95H Pipelayer it is important to respond with your (but still non-binding) PRE ORDER by e-mail to fankitmodels@yahoo.com. Only then you can be assured that the model is also produced effectively for you.

More information about their unique scale models which are custom made in a very limited editions? Click on the link and visit the FanKit Models website.