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| Caterpillar branded
box for historic models. |
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| The limit of
the height the bucket can be raised. |
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| Control levers
are a touch large. |
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| Rivets are
large but at least they are painted. |
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| Track roller
guards are reasonably detailed. |
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| Nice plate and
bolt details. |
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| It is quite a
small machine really. |
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The Caterpillar No 977 Traxcavator
first appeared in 1955 following the acquisition of the
Trackson company in 1951. It had a 100hp Cat
diesel engine.
Packaging
The model comes in the better historic-styled box which
has information about the real machine, and some of the
features of the model are described. Inside the
box the model is contained within a perspex display case
with name tag. The 977 is secured to the base with
two removable screws.
There were no defects or missing parts on the review
model.
Detail
The underside is simply detailed but the metal tracks
are very good. They are mounted on track frames
which have track roller guards that are solid parts with
no moving rollers.
The detail level on the body is nice and at the
rear there are good bolt and plate details within the
casting. An excellent detail is the graphics with
tiny legible writing.
The operator's area is convincing with replica levers
which are plastic and slightly large, but flexible
enough to simulate movement and black seat cushions.
The bucket lift and tilt arms are riveted at the
connections but they are painted so they are less
obtrusive. At the front the bucket is a solid
casting with anti wear plates on the bottom.
Features
The tracks roll well although the rear sprockets share a
common axle so both tracks turn together.
The bucket raises to a moderate height and tips to a
reasonable angle.
Quality
This is a good quality model with limited plastic and
some very fine graphics work.
Price
It is very reasonably priced considering it includes the
display case also.
Overall
Norscot introduced this model in conjunction with the
Antique Caterpillar Machinery owners Club (ACMOC).
It is a good little model with enough detail to impress
and given its economical price it has just enough to be
highly recommended.
Footnotes
The model first appeared in 2007.
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| Perspex display
case. |
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| Excellent
graphics on the back. |
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| Tipping angle
of the bucket is ok. |
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| View
underneath.
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| Profile view. |
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| On the way to
the museum loaded on a
Nooteboom
low loader. |
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