Diecast Masters CAT 242D3

My latest diecast model is one that I've been waiting a long time for because it will be my first Skid Steer Loader. This is also one of the first 1:50 scale Skid Steer Loaders that I've seen. 

Diecast Masters released the 242 with its tracked sibling the 259 during 2022. For it size this must be one of my most expensive models to date.

The model comes with four different interchangeable attachments.

Transporting is not a problem. The real machine weights around 1 ton.

The bucket has a nice high lift and the arms are stiff enough for it to keep a pose.

The operator is well modelled inside the cab.

Next to my largest loader, the 994, for a size comparison.

The 242 easily fits into the 994's bucket.

Diecast Masters CAT D6T XW VPAT

Another nice addition to my dozer collection is this CAT D6T XW (Extra wide tracks) VPAT (Variable Pitch and Trim blade) from Diecast Masters. Unfortunately not a High Line but a Core model so its missing some of the finer details and the nice Tin. But overall still a nice detailed model.

Below are a few pictures with the my other D6.

Soon after taking the model out of the box one of the tracks broke. Still need to find a way to fix it properly.

I really like the VPAT setup with the GPS poles, nice detail, just missing a few hoses and wires. As you can see nice and crisp detailing on the sides

As with the most of Diecast Masters models an operator is included. On the High Line models you often can remove them but on the Core models they are fixed in place.

Diecast Masters D11 TKN

 King of the Dozer, the mighty D11.

As usual with the High Line range of Diecast Masters it comes in a nice tin box.

Little detail like to spot light on top of the cab makes this model really special.

A new feature with the large CAT dozer is the side ladder. On the model it works.

New also is the engine panels that can open to view the engine.

On both sides.

Nice movement on the blade.

The business end on a D11.

Nice detail inside.

Interesting to see a three shank ripper on this D11. On the real D11 you normally see only one.

Fire suppression system on the back. Are D11's known to catch fire I wonder?

Impression movement on the blade and ripper.

A hovering D11.

Small vs Big. D5 (now D4) vs D11

Very small to big D9, D10 and D11.

One, two, three shanks. Again the big size difference between a D11 and the rest is noticeable.

Nice size comparison.

New vs Old. D11 R vs D11 KZN. Norscot vs Diecast Masters.