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| Historic-style branded
box. |
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| Radiator with
starting handle. |
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| Underneath. |
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| Side venting
exhaust. |
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| Sharp graphics
at the back. |
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| Some decent
engine detail. The fan rotates. |
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The Caterpillar Twenty-Two was a
successor to the
Caterpillar Twenty and was in production between
1934 - 1939. It was a popular machine.
Packaging
As a historic series model it comes in a differently
decorated box design to usual Norscot Caterpillar
models, and it fact it is better because it includes
information about the real machine printed on the back.
Inside, the model is secured by strongly wound ties
which take some removing. The review model had no
defects or missing parts.
Some of the details of the model are described on the
rear of the box.
Detail
Underneath the main components of the structure are
modelled with finer details such as bolt heads obscured
slightly by the thick paint.
The tracks are metal with good detail and the sprockets
look very realistic. The track frames are pretty
good, with details such as the track tensioners modelled
within the casting rather than as separate parts.
The operator's area is good with hard plastic seating
and plastic levers which can flex and give the
impression of moving. Pedals are modelled as are some
other smaller controls. Below the operator's seat
at the rear is a towing hitch with pin, and there is a good
small
graphic behind the seat.
The engine area has a convincing radiator at the front
with a starting handle secured with a strap. The
engine is detailed with a number of separate components
and cables. At the front of the engine block is a
plastic fan. The exhaust vents to the side.
Features
The tracks are independent and very smooth rolling.
The radiator fan rotates.
At the rear the towing pin is not intended to be
removed, but a skilled collector could easily turn it into a
removable pin.
Quality
This is a solidly made model with little plastic.
The graphics are sharp and the paintwork is good.
Price
As it is quite a large model it is reasonable value.
Overall
This is an interesting historic model and it is executed well. As a large 1:16 scale model it
looks impressive and is recommended.
Footnotes
The model first appeared in 2006.
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| Mostly metal
and solidly made. |
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| Towing hitch. |
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| Sprockets are
convincing. |
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| Basic
operator's area.
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| Profile. |
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| Nice old-timer. |
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