My latest arrival is the magnificent CAT 18M3 from Diecast Masters. A lot of reviewers agree that this is one of the best grader diecast models available today.
As usual all high line models come in a nice thin box. Well packaged and protected.
What set the Diecast Masters models apart from the previous Norscot ones are the attention to detail.
Look at the texture of the walking boards, really impressive. Some nice extra touches like the fire suppression system bottle.
A pity that you can't open up the cab like in other Diecast Masters models by removing the roof. From the outside the cab detail inside looks impressive.
Enough hydraulic piping.
The tin has some nice info about the real machine. Interesting the 18 use the same engine, C13, as the 16 & 14 but with higher output.
My 3 newest graders next too each other. I have a 140 all so not show making 4 in my collection. The 150 and the 18M are Diecast Masters while the 14M is a Norscot.
Size-wise the 18M3 wins by a large margin. Mostly used in mining to keep the haul roads in good condition. The 150 (left) will be used for residential road construction while the 14M (right) for larger road construction jobs.
