Last weekend I received this latest addition from the Black Rat Model Collection in my collection and directly took it to the photo set:
The Caterpillar 657 Wheel Tractor-Scraper "Jac Rijk" in Brass and cast metal is custom made for the Black Rat Model Collection of New Zealander Bruce Rolston. This high quality and amazing detailed 1:50 scale model is not available to the collecting public and therefore very rare.
My first impression: A unique and a very rare version of the Caterpillar 657 Wheel Tractor-Scraper that absolutely belongs in my collection. Normally I do not collect company livery versions but because of my connection with this Dutch Earthmoving company this special version was, even the price tag, a must have 657 within my Caterpillar Wheel Tractor-Scraper collection.
Enjoy the first photo! I will add more pictures from the Caterpillar 657 Wheel Tractor-Scraper "Jac Rijk" scale model, machine in 1:1 and background information in the category Wheel Tractor-Scrapers So stay tuned for more!