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is also highlighted. The rear of the clearly visible. Even the Cat logo is
model features a drawbar which has printed on the seat back. Screen
a detachable pin, a nice difference to wipers are integral to the frame
a ripper or winch although we now casting on both doors and separately
need a 1:50th scale towed roller. applied for the front and rear
The cabin has an overhanding air windows with railings running along
conditioning unit at the rear with lights the top of the engine bay on both
mounted to the corners providing sides. The grill panels have been
all-round lighting. Grab rails are inte- implemented with a fine array of
grated into the cabin frame and roof printed dots and this looks effective,
with the roof panel detachable with silver used for the latches. Fine
to allow an operator to be fitted. detailing includes painted rivet and
This gives a good look at the interior pin heads with the ends of the pistons
layout which is surprisingly complete, also painted which is good to see, Above:
finished in a grey colour with moulded rounding out a very nice addition to The cabin interior has been finished in a
mid-grey colour with plenty of detail.
panels, controls and driver’s seat the 1:50th scale fleet.

Above:
The roof incorporates a number of lights along
with an air conditioning unit.

Above:
The wide tracks and VPAT
blade work well together.

Above:
The VPAT Blade has plenty of angular and
height adjustment.

Above:
The rear of the model features a towing hitch
with removable pin.

Left:
The new CAT branding is
clear to see with the new
logos printed on the sides,
rear and front grill.

Autumn 2019 - TPMMW Magazine 9