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            Above:
            The modern element of the                                              Above:
            set is the Cat 621K scraper                                            The rear of the D7 has a pair of non-functional
            which uses the same tooling                                            winches modelled.
            as the model first released in
            2015 by Tonkin Replicas.
                               Below:
                               The scraper bowl is
                               height adjustable; the
                               ejector plate extends
                               and the apron lifts.






                                                                                   Above:
                                                                                   The front grill is especially well presented with
                                                                                   printing used to good effect.
















                        winches  that  would  operate  the  parts on the scraper, particularly the  Above:
                                                                                   The open sides of the engine compartment show
                        scraper movements. The scraper is a  apron which is a darker colour.  off the interior detailing of the engine block.
                        combination  of  metal  and  plastic     Fans   of   historic   Caterpillar
                        parts,  and  while  there  is  a  fairly  equipment will be happy to hear that
                        good colour match with plastic and  Diecast Masters have listened, and
                        metal parts on the tractor, there is a  introduced a new product line which
                        noticeable difference in shade of the  they are calling the “Vintage Series”
                                                     with  the  first  two  models  to  be
                                                     released  being  the  966A  wheel
                                                     loader  and  the  D7C  Track-type
                                                     Tractor.



                                                                                   Above:
                                                                                   The scraper features a working ejector, lifting
                                                                                   apron and height adjustable bowl.









        Above:
        The front axle of the scraper is able to rotate and is
        fitted with a drawbar connection to the D7 tractor.
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