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Conceptual illustration: Landfill model choices: tracked waste handler or toothed-wheel compactor?

Landfill model choices: tracked waste handler or toothed-wheel compactor?

Conceptual illustration: Construction models with supplied terrain: a trench or a haul scene?

Construction models with supplied terrain: a trench or a haul scene?

Conceptual illustration: Construction models for an engine-detail display: three ways to reveal the machinery

Construction models for an engine-detail display: three ways to reveal the machinery

Conceptual illustration: Construction models with interchangeable tools: choose the job first

Construction models with interchangeable tools: choose the job first

Conceptual illustration: Small-scale construction models for mining, rail and a loading yard

Small-scale construction models for mining, rail and a loading yard

Conceptual illustration: Diecast dozers for visible access, rear detail and period character

Diecast dozers for visible access, rear detail and period character

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Conceptual illustration: CAT 966 85686 vs 966 GC 85682: cab controls differ, bucket limits do not

CAT 966 85686 vs 966 GC 85682: cab controls differ, bucket limits do not

Conceptual illustration: CAT 906 Electric vs 966 GC: compact tool carrier or larger occupied loader?

CAT 906 Electric vs 966 GC: compact tool carrier or larger occupied loader?

Conceptual illustration: CAT 966 GC 85682 vs weathered 966M 85703: loading pose or finished ground?

CAT 966 GC 85682 vs weathered 966M 85703: loading pose or finished ground?

Conceptual illustration: CAT D8 85757 vs waste handler 85758: rear ripper or tall trash grille?

CAT D8 85757 vs waste handler 85758: rear ripper or tall trash grille?

Conceptual illustration: CAT 420F2 IT 85233 vs 85755: clean machine or finished trench exhibit?

CAT 420F2 IT 85233 vs 85755: clean machine or finished trench exhibit?

Conceptual illustration: CAT 797F 85655 vs weathered 745 85704: mine centerpiece or articulated site hauler?

CAT 797F 85655 vs weathered 745 85704: mine centerpiece or articulated site hauler?

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Conceptual illustration: Printed, molded or perforated grilles: what close-up model photographs reveal

Printed, molded or perforated grilles: what close-up model photographs reveal

Conceptual illustration: Model dimensions and display-base dimensions are two different footprints

Model dimensions and display-base dimensions are two different footprints

Conceptual illustration: A backhoe operator faces forward: how should you compose the display?

A backhoe operator faces forward: how should you compose the display?

Conceptual illustration: A mining truck’s payload number is not a load rating for the model

A mining truck’s payload number is not a load rating for the model

Conceptual illustration: Model safety cables and lifting eyes: detail is not a load-bearing promise

Model safety cables and lifting eyes: detail is not a load-bearing promise

Conceptual illustration: Choose a shelf height that shows the detail you bought the model for

Choose a shelf height that shows the detail you bought the model for

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Diecast Masters 85686 CAT 966 review: look at the wheel detail, not an imagined carry improvement
Wheel loader

Diecast Masters 85686 CAT 966 review: look at the wheel detail, not an imagined carry improvement

Diecast Masters 85777 CAT D11 TKN 1:87 review: the small dozer with a convincing working range
Tracked dozer

Diecast Masters 85777 CAT D11 TKN 1:87 review: the small dozer with a convincing working range

Diecast Masters 85772 CAT 906 Electric review: a small loader whose bucket can come off
Compact wheel loader

Diecast Masters 85772 CAT 906 Electric review: a small loader whose bucket can come off

Diecast Masters 85958 CAT MH3040 review: an elevated working display with a transport-fold limit
Wheeled material handler

Diecast Masters 85958 CAT MH3040 review: an elevated working display with a transport-fold limit

Diecast Masters 85682 CAT 966 GC review: reasonable lift without a useful carry curl
Wheel loader

Diecast Masters 85682 CAT 966 GC review: reasonable lift without a useful carry curl

Diecast Masters 85703 CAT 966M Weathered review: the used finish is stronger than the dumping pose
Wheel loader

Diecast Masters 85703 CAT 966M Weathered review: the used finish is stronger than the dumping pose

Diecast Masters 85758 CAT D8 Waste Handler review: the tall trash grille defines the silhouette
Waste-handler dozer

Diecast Masters 85758 CAT D8 Waste Handler review: the tall trash grille defines the silhouette

Diecast Masters 85944 CAT D9T review: blade tilt adds more than a deep-ripping pose
Tracked dozer

Diecast Masters 85944 CAT D9T review: blade tilt adds more than a deep-ripping pose

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