Sunday, July 13, 2014

The making of...a Caterpillar D9E Plow Tractor "van Damme"

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"

Enjoy reading & watching!

Ad and Wouter

NEWS FLASH! Tonkin Replicas Hide and seek!

In the latest BAGGERMODELLE 2014-4 is an advertisement on page 7 from Tonkin Replicas in which they announce that the Caterpillar MH3049 Material handler in 1:50th scale is now available.

That is good news! But the observant viewer sees more! And YOU?

Saturday, July 5, 2014

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 the last update of this "The making of...Caterpillar 527". This episode shows you the end result with the photos of the scale model aswell as some photos from the very detailed dioroma Ad Gevers built especially for his Caterpillar 527 Tracked Skidder at the Modelshow Europe.

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

Enjoy reading & watching!

Ad and Wouter

Friday, July 4, 2014

LATEST ADDITION! Caterpillar 777 [CCM 1:48]

This week I received from the USA this latest addition from Classic Construction Models from their 1:48 Diecast Series in my collection and directly took it to the photo set:
  • Caterpillar 777 Off-Highway Truck
My first impression: The long wait more than worth it! This Caterpillar 777 Off-Highway Truck is a very welcome addition to my Off-Highway Truck collection.

Soon I will add more pictures from the model, machine 1:1 and background information in the category Off-Highway Trucks So stay tuned for

Thursday, July 3, 2014

The making of...a Caterpillar D10T Track-Type Tractor with Push Blade

Custom scale model builder Gertjan Veld has recently started his next project of building a Caterpillar D10T Track-Type Tractor with Push Blade by using the Caterpillar D10T Track-Type Tractor from Norscot in 1:50th scale.

It is our goal for the coming period in the "Making of...a Caterpillar D10T Track-Type Tractor with Push Blade" 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 D10T Track-Type Tractor with Push Blade.

Enjoy reading & watching!

Gertjan and Wouter

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

NEWS FLASH! Model Mania is finally up!

Equipment World has developed a special web landing page for their construction scale model project:
Model Mania explores the world of construction scale model collecting and delves into why so many people have a passionate interest in these big iron replicas. 

Model Mania brings you inside information in "THE FULL STORY", a glimpse from some amazing collections in the "COLLECTOR GALLERIES" and gives you a change for a FREE Model in the "MODEL GIVEAWAY" 

We invite you to take a look around and enjoy!!


Tuesday, July 1, 2014

SPOTLIGHT! Mini Movers "Making of..."

SPOTLIGHT! Mini Movers "Making of..."

In the "making of ..." or "behind the scenes" we will show you how unique "one of a kind" custom and small series scale models are being created.

Each builder leads us through his construction process with photos and little notes so you will see gradually how a prototype or a completely scratch built "one of a kind" custom scale model will be achieved.

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

It is you the choice!