**    Confirmed Models     **

   First Gear have announced a 1:50th scale Komatsu 960E mining truck, which has been rumoured for over two years. The model will be available in February 2009 and a very limited run painted white will also be available.

Picture curtesy Roy Ferguson

   Also coming soon from First Gear is the latest ACMOC release. The Caterpillar D9E with hydraulic blade is due to be released in February 2009.

     Conrad have produced a 1:50th scale model of the Ahlmann AX85 wheel loader which features a quick coupler, bucket and pallet forks. The model is expected to be released early 2009.

   NZG have produced a new, updated version of the 1:50th scale Liebherr L510 wheel loader which is finished in the new marking scheme and is now available from the Liebherr online shop, along with the new Liebherr R916 Advance tracked excavator.

  The first picture of the 1:16th scale JCB major loader  from Universal Hobbies has been released.

  The Liebherr HM500 Harbour Crane in 1:87th scale has now been released

The latest release from Mammoet is the National 1300H based on the Peterbilt 357 chassis.

   The Toro 88 block paving machine in 1:35th scale from Motorart is now available.

   Updated pictures of the Vermeer tub grinder have been posted on the TWH-Reviews website. The model will be supplied with a black Peterbilt 379 tractor with Vermeer markings.

  Bobcat Europe have commissioned a limited edition model of the Bobcat AL350 wheel loader which will only be available from European Bobcat dealers (www.bobcat.com) using the part number 6986354. The model has been produced in a run of 1000 pieces and is manufactured by BYMO. Check out the review here.

   Conrad have released a 1:50th scale Terex Demag AC100-4 mobile crane and have announced four new MAN truck models which have been unveiled at the IAA show. There is also a new Goldhofer model from Conrad.

   Norscot and Caterpillar have announced news of a 1:50th scale 797F mining truck model, due to be released towards the end of 2008.

   BYMO have released a limited edition 1:25th scale model of an Ammann AVH vibration plate in a special black and red livery. The model is believed to be available in the Ammann corporate livery of yellow and green early 2009 (Item No 25019) and I believe this is the first BYMO model to be produced in Bosnia. The model item no is 25019-1 and only 500 have been produced.

  NZG have released a 1:50th scale model of an Atlas 1140 single drum roller (item no 641)

  ROS have confirmed that they are producing four new Wolff tower cranes in 1:87th scale which are expected to be released Feb/March 2009. The models consist of the 6031.12 and 7532.12 top slewing trolley jib tower cranes, the 355B luffing tower crane and the 4517 city.

  Here are the first pictures of the metal samples of three New Holland models from Ros. The W190B wheel loader and E215B excavator are 1:50th scale while the L175 skid steer is 1:32nd scale. They are currently scheduled for an October/November release.

Pictures posted with permission from Ros

   Here is a picture of the prototype model of the Menzi Muck A91 All Terrain Excavator which is being made in 1:50th scale with a release date of March/April 2009

 Chuck has announced several new models in the Sword Precision Scale Models range, including the Mack Granite and Kenworth T800 trucks along with a 4-axle Low Loader with flip over axle. Prototype pictures are shown below.

     Here is a picture of the new Ammann ASC110 single drum roller in 1:50th scale from Ros