The Classic Machinery Network

ANNOUNCEMENT! DW10 with CW-10 La Plant Choate [Dan Models 1:50]

Dan Models from Roemenia has announced to release in 2017 a new unique resin scale model in 1:50th scale


Caterpillar DW10 with CW-10 La Plant Choate scraper (2e version)


This next knock out model of the Caterpillar DW10 with CW-10 La Plant Choate scraper will be available in very limited numbers. Curious? Click on the photo!

ANNOUNCEMENT! Caterpillar 206B FT [Custom 1:50]

GL3D Models announced that his new custom made resin scale model in his "Golden Oldies" Series in 1:50th scale is available:


Caterpillar 206B FT Wheel Excavator


Dutch fellow collector and custom builder GL3D Models develops 3D printed scale models from mainly Golden Oldies. Besides Caterpillar are other (Excavator) classics from brands such as Poclain, Åkerman, Ford and Richier already emerged from his 3D printer. This unique 3D printed model of the Caterpillar 206B FT (Fast Travel) Wheel Excavator is available in very limited numbers and only built on request. GL3D Models does ship worldwide at actual shipping cost.

UPDATE! Delta Machinery PL95H Pipelayer [FanKit Models 1:50]

FanKit Models is a small Romanian company which produces limited series (resin) scale models of rare and special civilian- and military vehicles and construction equipment.

Delta Machinery PL95H Pipelayer

Thanks to the cooperation of Delta Machinery and some of Die hard collectors, this unique 1:50th scale model of the Delta Machinery PL95H Pipelayer has been realized in perfect collaboration with FanKit Models! A model to be proud of!

This next knock out model of the Delta Machinery PL95H Pipelayer is made from resin with metal tracks and will be available in very limited numbers.
A must have for every Pipelayer collector!

Spielwarenmesse 2018 [Diecast Masters 1:50]

Diecast Masters is present with a booth at the International Toy Fair aka Spielwarenmesse held from wednesday, January 31 up to February 4, 2018, in Nuremberg, Germany.

Diecast Masters shall during the Toy Fair reveal their line up with the new Masters Diecast scale models for 2018. In addition to the previously announced models the Caterpillar D11T Track-Type tractor (in two versions) and of course the first "Caterpillar Evolution Series will be shown for the first time to the collectors.

UPDATE ANNOUNCEMENT! Caterpillar TS220 [Custom 1:50]

GL3D Models has released this week the first official photos off his next upcoming custom made 3D printed resin scale models in 1:50th scale:


Caterpillar TS220 Towed Scraper (set)


This unique 3D printed model of the Caterpillar TS220 Towed Scraper will be available in very limited numbers and only built on request.
It will be available in two different versions: Leading and trailing. Both are exact replicas of the 1: 1 versions, have full functionality and all the details you can think of from hydraulic lines to the lifting eye.
The worldwide introduction of the scale model will take place during the Modelshow Europe 2018 in Ede, The Netherlands on 17th March 2018.

NEWS FLASH! TCC visits Spielwarenmesse 2018

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 up to February 4, 2018 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 2018.

ANNOUNCEMENT! Caterpillar 830M Curtiss Wright 18M scraper [Custom 1:50]

There is announced that before the end of 2018 a new custom made resin scale model in 1:50th scale shall be released:

Caterpillar 830M with Curtiss Wright 18M Scraper


Today the "Making of" started in which I will add progress photos and dimensional details. Likely the introduction will take place during the NAMAC Swapmeeting in Houten, The Netherlands on Saturday December 1th 2018.
This knock out model of the Caterpillar 830M with Curtiss Wright 18M Scraper will be available in a "Old Highway Yellow" Civil and in a green "Army" version in very limited numbers.


Curious? Click on the photo!

UPDATE! The making of... ACCO Super Dozer

Custom scale model builder Matteo from Trilex Modelli is making good progress on one of his latest projects: Building a ACCO Super Bulldozer in 1:50th scale.
The ACCO Super Bulldozer is the largest and most powerful Track-Type Tractor ever made. It was built in Italy, by the Umberto Acco company. The ACCO super bulldozer was constructed mainly of Caterpillar parts. This bulldozer has a gross weight of 183 tons and is powered by two 675hp Caterpillar engines and has a dozer blade that is 23 ft.

Today time for an update with an extra 25 photos added of this "The making of... a ACCO Super Bulldozer" and during the coming period, Matteo will guide you by the complete design and construction process of this unique scale model, and the end result shall eventually, as a real custom builder wants to achieve display the 1: 1 machine as naturally as possible. You will be amazed with the high standards he sets!

Curious? Click on the photo!

ANNOUNCEMENT! Caterpillar DW21 with No.21 [FanKit Models 1:50]


FanKit Models has announced to release in 2019 a new unique scale model in 1:50th scale:


Caterpillar DW21 with No.21 Wheel Tractor-Scraper

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 will take place during the Modelshow Europe 2019 in Ede, The Netherlands on March 16th 2019.
This next knock out model of the Caterpillar DW21 Wheel Tractor-Scraper will be available in very limited numbers.

Curious? Click on the photo!

Dan Models from Romania, former known as Miniatur-Models.com, has a new unique custom resin scale model in 1:50th scale available:

Caterpillar MD6 Pipelayer


With the release of this custom scale model of an 19fithties Caterpillar MD6 Pipelayer in 1:50th scale the line up of Caterpillar Golden Oldies grows with a unique Pipelayer replica.

Curious? Check out the “Making of…Caterpillar MD6 Pipelayer for the latest progress photos and dimensional details.

If you are interested in this built scale model it is important to respond now with your order by e-mail to miniaturmodels@yahoo.com. Only then you can be assured that the model is also made effectively for you. The final sales price of this custom built scale model is 255,- Euro and actual shipping costs. Dan Models ships world wide.