Under the name Dirtboy's Customs appear regularly exclusive small series of KITS that allow you to add a machine variant or a unique work tool to your Caterpillar collection.

Dirtboy's Customs is formed by the American custom builder Jay Roltgen. His main focus is creating custom add-on's and Worktools for 1:50th scale construction models mainly (Caterpillar) Track-Type Tractors. Small series, often as kit, made of Metal, Photo etched or 3D printed material, which can be ordered directly through Shapeways, which add an extra dimension to your Caterpillar scale model.

• Caterpillar 963D SH Shiphold/Port Handling Track Loader (Kit)

The 3D printed kit contains the Shiphold Blade, a quarding package to protect the radiator on the rear of the machine, four lifting eyes and all the required parts to mount the blade on the excisting lift frame to convert the in 2007 by Norscot under #55194 released (still available aswell from Diecast Masters) in 1:50th scale Caterpillar 963D Track Loader.

For the assembly just follow the basic instructions: Rear lift points and bolt heads simply glue onto the rear, along with the guarding package. Caterpilar 963D Bucket and rod are removed and Shiphold blade and new arm put in place with 1.5mm rod. Rear rippers need to be removed, and lift point blocks and filler cap glued in existing holes. (Beware: all the parts need some sanding and paintjob before put together)

Do you want to order the Caterpillar 963D SH Shiphold/Port Handling Track Loader Kit? Click on: Dirtboy's Customs