www.caterpillarscalemodels.com = LIVE!

[Kwabbus]

LIVE!

After 30 years collecting caterpillar scale models I thought it would be nice to share my models with other Collectors over the world. I all started when I took some photos with my first digital pocket camera and wrote my first few reviews on the Dutch Bouwmachineforum. The first steps on the "www" were taken.

During the next two years I came up with the idea to start my own website dedicated to Caterpillar scale models. This all leads to the release of CaterpillarScaleModels.com today. Why today? Simple: 17th October is my birthday.

The website as today starts as a rather "giant house with lots of empty rooms". From up today I will start to fill each room with my hundreds of different Caterpillar scale models in both 1:48 and 1:50 scale. Hopefully I will get the support from you all by sending me the missing information, photos from models and 1:1 machinery, custom models or models which are not in my collection.
Then only this project will succeed.

I have calculated it will take at least two years’ work before I have listed all the current models in my collection on the website. Sadly my Boss will not pay me they time I'm not working for him -). So the coming period I will start with putting model by model on the website. Comments and help are welcome!!

Most important thing for now: I want to thank the people who were involved in getting me at this point today. At first my wife Margreeth; she give me the time and space for spending hours behind the computer to start this baby up. Secondly my friend Yannick, aka Doctor Fix, the master brain who developed and actually made this website working. (Thanks for your patient!) Thirdly my fellow collector friend Ad Gevers for his help, advise, support and sharing with me his giant archive with information.

For now I would say: Put this website under your favourites if you are interested in Caterpillar Scale models and enjoy watching the progress.

www.caterpillarscalemodels.com

Thanks! Wouter


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[Kwabbus]

THANKS!

Simple word. Says it all.

We had an amazing start with the website on monday 17th.
I recieved many pm and privat e-mails from collectors and fans from all over the world.
I'm glad you all are positive about this release and I hope I can make it all worth watching the coming years.

As I mentioned before: This is only the begin. And ONLY with your help this project will succeed.

Hope to you meet again at www.caterpillarscalemodels.com



Wouter

[Kwabbus]

Check the BLOG on www.caterpillarscalemodels.com

Caterpillar scale model Updates, Models, Facts and rumours. Do not miss anything.

Wouter

[Aphonopelma]

Nice website, and impressive model collection. Good work.

[Kwabbus]

See the added Link to Thomas Wilk author from the books "Caterpillar Seventy Five Years", "Caterpillar D9-D9R" together with Urs Peyer and co author from "Das Tagebau Buch", involved with magazine "BAGGERMODELLE" and an very talented photographer.


His own company TCC creates beautiful full color calendars of new and classical construction equipment.



Looking for more links? www.caterpillarscalemodels.com

Enjoy watching!

[Kwabbus]

Past week I received from America this latest addition in my collection and directly took it to the photo set:

Caterpillar 660 Athey Coal Hauler

This diecast scale model is made in a limited edition of only 750 pieces by CCM in scale 1:48.
The model is packaged in a deluxe gift box and comes with a signed certificate. I am now a happy collector in possession of # 125.

This model is truly a Champion League finally model. CCM sets with this model the bar higher and higher.
Super Class model!

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

[Kwabbus]

Under the name cADSttachements appear regularly exclusive small series of KITS that allow you to add a machine variant or a unique work tool to your Caterpillar collection.

If you want to stay informed of latest developments and timely informed when a new kit is released just follow the CSM website.

If you are interested in buying on of the available KITS at this moment check: cADSttachments

[Kwabbus]

At this moment the finalizing of the new Classic Calendar 2012 made by Thomas Wilk will be almost ready.

This calendar is another great way to start the up coming year. Complete with great photos of classic construction machinery 2012 will keep up you up to date.

Curious? Follow the latest news at your CSM website. Classic Calender 2012

[Kwabbus]

Custom scale model builder Ad Gevers has started his next project: Building a Caterpillar 594H Pipelayer by using as donor model the Conrad Caterpillar 594 Pipelayer in 1:50th scale.

Today there is added an update of the "The making of..." Caterpillar 594H Pipelayer. Follow the complete story? Then check out frequently CSM News to discover how gradually it will turn out into the making of a unique handmade scale model.

Enjoy reading & watching!

Ad and Wouter

[Kwabbus]

See the added Link to Les Miniatures du Faubourg maker from series of exclusive range of small construction equipment, civilian trucks and army vehicles.

Les Miniatures du Faubourg strives passionately to develop and produce models for enthusiasts and collectors of this unique scale models.

Looking for more links? www.caterpillarscalemodels.com

Enjoy watching!