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Manufacturer: Diecast Masters Item No: 85604 Scale: 1:50th Price: £165.00
Dimensions: L=225mm, W=126mm, H=97mm Weight: 945g

Caterpillar D11

Track-type Tractor

Left:
The latest release of the
flagship D11 with 3-shank rip-
per and latest HEX design.

The latest release of the flagship Cat D11 in 1:50th scale from Diecast Masters is in the “HEX” design,
fitted with a semi-u blade and three shank ripper unit, sporting the latest corporate dress. As with its

predecessor, the model is packed with detail and realism throughout, so let’s take a closer look.
D iecast Masters have really Below:
gone to town to feature as
much realism as possible,
The ripper frame has height
starting with the side covers
on the engine bay that can be adjustment, while angular
movement is achievable
opened to reveal the internal workings when the frame is lowered.
which includes the exhaust silencers
and engine block. The paint finish is
of a high standard throughout and the
printing of the new HEX logos is spot
on.
The fully modelled cabin interior
can be seen in detail by removing the
ROPS frame and cabin roof to see
the mid-grey finish of the interior
panelling along with the controls,
instrumentation display panel and the
seat, with a figure included in the box
for those who prefer a working pose.
All the safety aspects have been

54 TPMMW Magazine - Summer 2020