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Manufacturer: Diecast Masters Item No: 85593 Scale: 1:50th Price: £32.00
Dimensions: L=53mm, W=28mm, H=56mm Weight: 55g Buy it here
Caterpillar
CB2.7 Utility Tandem
Drum Roller
Above:
The operator station has an instrument panel which
is decorated, complete with steering wheel and
joystick control integrated into the armrest.
Above:
The front panel has a delicate texture while
printing is used convincingly for the side grills
Left: and the lights.
Despite the small
dimensions, the end
result is very impressive,
another nice addition
to the Cat model fleet.
W ith its small frame is fitted, complete with amber
dimensions, the Cat
beacon and for the drums, hydraulic
CB2.7 tandem drum
hose lines have been added leading
roller is ideal for
small jobs, having a compaction to the drum motors which again
increases the realism of the model.
width of 1200mm and a total Even the red locking bar has been
Below: operating weight of 2510kg. It is highlighted with a number of tiny
The drums rotate, the good to see such a small machine safety labels.
chassis articulating steering produced by Diecast Masters as a Spray and cleaning bars are
works and the small touches
bring the model to life. 1:50th scale replica and the results present, as are the rear lights which
are very pleasing. are raised from the surface and
While there is hardly any finished in red and orange
functionality to be had, except for the highlighting with a central reverse light
articulating steering and rotating in silver. The front body casting has
drums, the presentation and fine detail inset side grills and a protruding
really makes the model stand out. handle with mesh printing used to
The operator compartment has a grey good effect. The front of the model
coloured central console with has inset lights which have a silver
highlighted switches and steering centre with black surrounds and a
wheel with a joystick integral to the separately applied main grille which
right armrest. The contoured seat looks has a textured surface. The model is
the part, where the included driver a very nice addition to the compact
can be fitted. Cup holders have been equipment range which includes skid
modelled on the left side with safety steers and a mini excavator. All
grab rails on both sides and across we need now is a small paver to
the front for safe access. A ROPS complete the set.
Summer 2020 - TPMMW Magazine 33
