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Below:
The model comes with a seated figure
at the controls in authentic attire.

Above:
Exhaust and air tanks can be seen when the
dump body is raised.

structural detailing on the sides and platform running along the side of the
underside. The body can be tipped cabin with a grab rail also fitted up
with a pair of hydraulics that are the back and along the top of the
two-stage in operation which achieve cab. There wasn’t much health
a respectable tipping angle. and safety back then as the model
The front of the model sports the authentically captures. Above:
main grill which uses a fine printed The cabin has a simply modelled The front grill has an impressive printed panel of
pattern to represent the perforations interior which includes the driver and dots to simulate the perforated grill of the original.
and this is very effective with inset passenger seats with the surface
lights on each side of the grill, fitted engraving highlighting the doors on
with clear lenses. There is a protective each side of the cabin. A figure has
frame in front of the bonnet and been fitted and is wearing period
operator access is via three steps to accurate clothing including a cap
the rear of the cabin and a narrow which is a nice touch. The windows
have a printed outline with a screen
wiper fitted to the front window and
rear-view mirrors also added. The
paint finish is even throughout with
black printing of the Caterpillar name Above:
and designation looking crisp. There No fancy access ladders here, just a rather
is no information from Diecast Masters perilous ladder and platform to access the cabin.
on if the 769 model will be released
as a separate model in the future,
so for now, the only option is the
Evolution set.

Above:
The underside of the model is reasonably
detailed, including hydraulically controlled
steering and drivetrain.

Right:
The dump body has good structural detailing with a pair of
two-stage dump hydraulics fitted inside the frame.
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