 | | The box style is 'historic'. |  |  | | Profile view. |  | | Tyres are nice. Tiny graphics at the back. |  | | The circle rotates. |
| The Caterpillar Diesel No 12 Motor Grader is a piece of historic construction equipment. It was introduced by Caterpillar in 1939.
Packaging
As a historic model the packaging is different from the usual branded Caterpillar models. The box sleeve includes a graphic of the real machine depicting some of its features, and there are a few details about the model too.
The model is contained within a Perspex display case which will keep it dust free. There is a flaw in the design in that the model is secured to the base with Norscot's favourite ties and these need to be removed to display it properly. However it is then somewhat loose in the case.
Detail
The underside has some basic detail and the rubber tyres are good.
The engine compartment is metal with the radiator block being plastic as is the engine itself. There are some extremely small graphics at the rear. The cab is unglazed and a steering wheel is present inside.
At the front most of the structure is metal and cast quite well, although the steering and circle linkages are plastic and the colour match is just very slightly off.
Features
The model rolls well.
The only feature that operates is the circle which allows the moldboard to rotate fully.
Quality
This is a reasonably well made model with some very good small graphics.
Price
It is priced very competitively.
Overall
Norscot have produced a very affordable 1:87 scale model of this old-timer motor grader and the included display case makes it an ideal gift item.
Footnotes
The model first appeared in 2007.
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|  | | It comes with its own Perspex display case. |  | | Underside view. |  | | Complexity in a small scale. |  | | Engine has some detailing. |  | | Overall look is good. |
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