Caterpillar approves production of our Cat® 6090 FS Hydraulic Front Shovel in mining white
Our 1:48 scale Cat 6090 FS mining shovel, introduced in 2018, was an instant hit among collectors. Although this mammoth machine is no longer in production, we have been authorized by Caterpillar to produce a …
D11 XE 1:16 Scale Dozer
In anticipation of Caterpillar® reaching its 100-year anniversary, CCM is considering a limited production run of the new Cat D11XE in 1:16 scale. Produced in die-cast metal at 1:16 scale, this highly detailed model would …
New Model Announcement: 1:24 Cat® 651/657 Wheel Tractor Scrapers – Die-cast
We are excited to announce the most recent additions to our 1:24 scale diecast model line, the Caterpillar 651 and 657 Wheel Tractor Scrapers. These models will be based on the latest versions of the …
Wishing you a healthy and prosperous 2022
2021 was a challenging year with supply chain issues causing significant model delays and shipping timelines being pushed back weeks, if not months. We were fortunate enough at our office to not having any COVID …
New Model Announcement: 1:24 Cat® D9 Dozer – Die-cast
Classic Construction Models is excited to announce the latest addition to our collection of 1:24 scale die-cast models, the Cat® D9 Dozer in 2 configurations. Standing approximately 14.1″ long, 5.4″ wide, and 6.5″ tall at …
1:48 Cat® 988B Wheel Loader Update
We recently received production samples of our upcoming die-cast 1:48 Cat® 988B Wheel Loaders, and after review by both CCM and Caterpillar®, production has been approved and is underway on these incredibly detailed scale replicas. …
New Model Announcement: 1:48 Cat® 6060 Hydraulic Mining Shovels
Continuing on with the lineup of Cat® TriPower machines, Classic Construction Models is excited to present the 6060 Hydraulic Mining Shovels as both a Backhoe and Face Shovel in highly detailed 1:48 scale from die-cast …
Iron Profile: Cat® 973 Track Loader
Originally introduced in 1982, the Cat®973 Track Loader was designed as an upgrade over the 977L. With multiple configuration options, the 973 was perfectly suited to excel in multiple applications from stripping top soil to …
1:48 Cat® 6030 Hydraulic Mining Shovel Progress Update
Production has been approved and is underway on the upcoming die-cast 1:48 Cat® 6030 Hydraulic Mining Shovels, and we were excited to share the news as well as pricing and production quantities of these incredibly …
Under Review: Cat® D11N Featured On Earthmover’s Digger Man!
David Wylie is at it again, this time coming at you with a thorough review on the highly detailed die-cast Cat® D11N in precision 1:48 scale on Earthmover’s Digger Man blog. With such high remarks …
Unsealed: Cat® 633D & 639D Elevating Scrapers Have Arrived
We are excited to inform all of our collectors that the container of 1:48 Cat® 633D and 639D Elevating Scrapers was delivered to our warehouse this week and we are currently processing & sorting these …
Cat® D11 Shipping Update
We are pleased to inform our collectors that shipments of the 1:24 Cat® D11 have resumed, and we wanted to take this opportunity to update everyone as to what we determined during our investigation. Once …
1:24 Cat® D11 Update
Due to the amount of damage that has been caused to several of the Cat® D11 Dozers during shipping from our facility, we have made the decision to suspend any further shipments of these models while …
Unsealed: 1:24 Cat® D11’s Have Arrived!
With the first container arriving ahead of schedule, we are excited to announce that shipments have began of the highly anticipated 1:24 scale die-cast Cat® D11 and D11 Carry Dozer. We have started emailing invoices …
Unsealed: Cat® D7G’s Have Arrived!
Recently delivered to our warehouse, the incredibly detailed Cat® D7G in precision 1:48 scale die-cast is now available to purchase in 2 unique configurations. The first variation is equipped with a positionable A-Blade, functional winch …
On The Water: 1:24 Cat® D11’s Have Shipped!
Finishing their highly anticipated production cycle, we are excited to announce that the Cat® D11 and D11 Carry Dozer in precision 1:24 scale die-cast have been loaded into their container and are currently being shipped …
Just In: First Cat® 6030 Samples Have Arrived!
Recently, the first samples of the Cat® 6030 Hydraulic Shovel in both Backhoe and Front Shovel configurations were delivered to our warehouse. Upon close inspection of the model, we are thrilled with their progress and …
On The Water: 1:48 Cat® D7G’s Have Shipped!
Just completed in production and loaded for shipment, the Cat® D7G beautifully reproduced in 1:48 scale die-cast has shipped and, short of any complications, we expect to see these models delivered to our warehouse in …
Iron Profile: Cat® 308E2 CR SB
Setting the standard for compact tail swing excavators in the 8-ton size class, the 308E2 CR SB Mini Hydraulic Excavator combines superior performance with comfort while reducing operating costs. Featuring smooth, responsive load-sensing hydraulics, the …
Model-Machine: Cat® 6015B In The Field
When Peed Equipment Company finished building their 3rd Cat® 6015B, their Field Operations Manager and CCM enthusiast Ken Rudenski grabbed his 1:48 scale version of this machine from his office and headed out to the …
New Model Announcement: 1:48 Cat® 988B Wheel Loader – Die-cast
Introducing the next model in our 1:48 scale die-cast lineup is the 988B Wheel Loader. Produced by CCM in two configurations, the 988B will be available equipped with standard tires and general purpose bucket or …
Unsealed: Cat® D11N Dozers Have Arrived!
Making their journey across the water and through Customs with no issues or delays, we are excited to announce the the 1:48 scale precision die-cast Cat® D11N’s have just been delivered to our warehouse. A …
Unsealed: Cat® 583K’s Have Arrived!
We are pleased to announce that the 1:48 scale die-cast Cat® 583K Pipelayer has just been delivered to our warehouse. After a thorough inspection, these models are being sorted and shipped to customers in the order …
Just In: First Cat® D7G Samples Have Arrived
We recently received the first samples of our upcoming die-cast reproduction of the Cat® D7G Dozer in precision 1:48 scale. After getting these models into the photo booth, they underwent a full review both in-house …
1:24 Cat® D11 Progress Update
We recently received samples of our upcoming 1:24 scale die-cast Cat D11 from our manufacturer, and after a thorough review and trip to our photo booth, we wanted to share with you a quick update …
Just In: First Samples of Cat® 633D/639D Elevating Scrapers
First samples of the upcoming 633D and 639D Elevating Scrapers have just been received from our manufacturer, and with only minor notes across the models, these have been approved for production. The extremely low production …
New Model Announcement: Cat® 651E & 657E Scrapers
Classic Construction Models is excited to announce the latest addition to our ever-growing collection of die-cast models, the Cat® 651E and 657E Wheel Tractor-Scrapers. These precision 1:48 scale models measure approximately 13¼” long, 3½” wide, and just …
Collector Showcase: Simon Dack
After a bit of a hiatus, the Collector Showcase series is back to introduce our collectors to the rest of the CCM scale model community. We recently had the opportunity to speak with Simon Dack …
COVID-19 Response
Classic Construction Models is committed to reducing potential health risks from the COVID-19 virus to our staff, families and community. With that in mind, we are working remotely until we have more clarity in the …
Under Review: Cat® 375L Receives Praise In Earthmovers’ Digger Man Blog
The Digger Man Blog from Earthmovers Magazine recently featured David Wylie’s in-depth review of the 1:48 scale Cat® 375L, and after reading what he had to say we felt the need to share this with our …
New Model Announcement: 1:48 Cat® D7G Dozer – Die-cast
Classic Construction Models is excited to announce the latest addition to our collection of 1:48 scale die-cast models, the Cat® D7G in 2 configurations. Standing approximately 5.7” long, 2.8” wide, and 2.7” tall at the …
Cat® 583K Pipelayer Update
We have just received an update from our manufacturer about the status of the upcoming Cat® 583K Pipelayer, which is nearing completion in the production stage at this point. Assuming there are no restrictions put …
Earthmovers in UK & Germany: A New Book from David Wylie
Recently published, David Wylie shared with us a copy of his latest book, Earthmovers in UK & Germany, which provides an inside look into the mining, quarry, demolition, and renewables industry in these countries. With …
Unsealed: Cat® 375L’s Have Arrived!
After an uneventful trip across the ocean and no delays in Customs, we are pleased to announce the Cat® 375L in 1:48 precision scale die-cast has been delivered to our warehouse. A thorough review of …