Monday, September 1, 2014

UPDATE! The making of...a Caterpillar D9E "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"

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



Saturday, August 30, 2014

NEWS FLASH! The making of a Caterpillar...?

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 on your way here a picture of the first material the courier from Pon Equipment this week came to deliver at Ad Gevers front door.

Any idea? We are curious what you think it will turn out to become!

Ad and Wouter

Thursday, August 28, 2014

OUT SOON! BAGGERMODELLE 5-2014

imageThe latest edition of BAGGERMODELLE will be out soon! The magazine presses are running while you are reading this. The Magazine will be available half way September 2014.

In this issue, among other interesting articles, a special about the recently released Caterpillar 777 Off-Highway Truck in 1:48th scale from CCM. Secondly an article about the custom built DJB D35 Articulated Dump Truck in 1:50th scale made by CypModels and last but not least an article about the recently released Caterpillar 982M Wheel Loader 1:50th scale model from Norscot.

Also a special about the history of 40 years Caterpillar 777 Off-Highway Truck in 1:1th scale illustrated by Urs Peyer.

Baggermodelle is THE full color magazine for collectors of construction machine models, cranes 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. 

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

Follow my choice: Yes, I want to subscribe to BAGGERMODELLE!


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Sunday, August 24, 2014

UPDATE! The making of ...a DOOBI D9R IDF Military Bulldozer

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 first update, you can see how the development of the cab and the first steps of the Dozer blade are given shape by Ciprian. 

 Enjoy reading & watching!

Ciprian and Wouter

NEWS FLASH! Truck in the Koel 2014

On 29, 30 and August 31, 2014, the third "Truck in the Koel" event will be organized 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 can not only be admired from close range but will be actually in action through out the show! In addition, during this event their will be live performances by various artists. Without any doubt an extremely fun family event for young and old.

Have fun!

Saturday, August 23, 2014

MODEL REVIEW! Caterpillar D10T with Push Blade [R-C Toys 1:50]

Today there is added an model review of the Caterpillar D10T with Push Blade a custom made scale model by R-C Toys in 1:50th scale.

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


Thanks, Wouter



Friday, August 22, 2014

NEWS FLASH! Work in progress at BAGGERMODELLE

imageVery recently, the editorial staff of BAGGERMODELLE moved to new business premises.

But while the paint on the walls is only just dried up, there is clearly directly worked on the preparation of the forthcoming edition of the magazine. Today we are allowed to give you a unique glimpse behind the scenes to give you a little idea about everything that comes with it to capture a scale model in a professional manner in the pictures that will be used in the next edition. 

In the diorama placed in the new photo studio I recognize the custom-built DJB D35 Articulated Dump Truck in 1:50th scale of CypModels so that promises a lot for the next BAGGERMODELLE 5-2014!

Learn more about this full-color magazine for collectors? 

Take a look at BAGGERMODELLE Or even better, Follow my choice: Yes, I want to subscribe to BAGGERMODELLE!
 
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