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Caterpillar 572C Pipe LayerPresented here is the historic Caterpillar 572C pipe layer model in 1:50th scale from Norscot. The model is supplied mounted to a black plastic plinth with printed name panel and clear plastic dust cover. The side mounted counterweight casting has detailed side weights and painted rivet heads along with two hydraulic cylinders which extend the counterweight away from the chassis to give counter balance when lifting. The rear of the model features a drawbar with two position towing block fixed in a central position. The rear fuel tank has detailed printing of the machine type, identifying it as the No 572 Pipelayer, series C.
The boom can be raised to an acute angle before the hook block prevents further movement but the boom cannot be lowered any further than in the picture below. This is because the hook and boom winches operate as one so adding extra rope for the boom would leave too much loose rope on the load block. This is another good model from Norscot and is certainly much better than their last attempt at a historic 1:50th scale model (Caterpillar 977 traxcavator) with crisp casting details and plenty of detailing, especially in the drivers area. The individually linked tracks look good and are freely rotating on the plastic idler and sprocket wheels whilst the paint finish is good with accurate placement of the printed decorations. The plastic plinth and dust cover is a nice addition and the model is packed in a printed cardboard box with open front and top panels.
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