Solar Panel Progress Update
Progress continues and it looks like the entire project will be finished just in time for the rainy season. Workers are currently wrapping up the installation of the rails that hold the panels, which will …
Mr. Smith & the 999
We stumbled upon a screen grab from the 2005 movie “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” which shows Brad Pitt at his desk at work approximately 25 minutes into the film. Proudly displayed on his desk is …
First CAT Hydraulic Mining Excavator Working in Finland
We discovered an interesting story on the International Mining website and thought you might find it interesting. The original link can be found at the bottom. Posted on September 15th, 2011 First Cat branded hydraulic …
Solar Panel Progress Update
Our panels arrived this morning and started to make their way to our roof this afternoon. Over the next few weeks, mounts will be installed on the roof and the solar panels will be mounted …
D7E, 769, 660 Shipping Update
The shipment of our D7E, 769 and 660 was delayed by Chinese customs for 2 weeks. It is now on the water with delivery estimated at the beginning of October.
CCM is Going Green…
After a 3 month process of city, state and federal applications, work has begun on a solar power system at our office. A number of panels will be installed on our roof, totaling over 26kW …
The Captain: More Boom Photos
The prototype boom of our upcoming Marion 6360 arrived at our office yesterday. Although we’ve posted some photos already, they didn’t do justice to the level of detail on the boom. In order to give …
385 Bucket Info
Our upcoming Caterpillar 385C L, 385C FS, and 390D LME will feature three distinct bucket configurations. The 385C L is equipped with a general purpose bucket attached via HB series bucket linkage without the optional …
385 Photos, changes
New photos of the 385C L, 385C FS and 390DL ME are now available on our website: ccmodels.com/shop/cat-385c-front-shovel/ We’ve also made a number of changes to the machines, with notable changes to the parts below: There …
992C Bucket Revision
We have revised the design of the 992C bucket. Here are some photos of the new and accurate bucket. If you have any more concerns regarding the design, don’t hesitate to contact us.
385 Pricing and Quantities
The price on all three versions of our upcoming CAT 385 is set at $249.95. Production quantities are as follows: 385C FS, 750; 385C L, 1000; 390DL ME, 1000.
The Captain
While we are still in the early stages of prototyping, we thought you might enjoy seeing a few pictures of current progress on the Marion 6360. It’s a big project with a lot of detail, …
385 Prototype Photos
Grant and Rob brought back prototypes of all three versions of our upcoming CAT 385. As Grant said, it has to be one of the best looking die-cast models we have produced. Enjoy the photos, …
Post-Trip Model Updates
D7E Winch This model is expected to ship next week. With shipping taking an additional three to four weeks, we expect these to arrive at our office in the middle of September. 660 Coal Hauler …
Trip Update
Grant and Rob have been extremely busy meeting with our manufacturers in China and South Korea. Updates on all of our upcoming products will be given next week, along with photos of the current status …
Grant & Rob headed East
Grant and Rob leave tomorrow, Friday the 29th, to visit our manufacturers in China and South Korea where they will be discussing projects and inspecting models. Expect a number of updates regarding their trip next …
Look what showed up in the mail today…
We got a big delivery today – 7 pallets in all. Let’s take a look at what’s inside. It’s official: our Lampson 4600 “Ringers” in 1:87 scale have arrived and they look great. We’re working …
Ringers have shipped!
Our upcoming Lampson 4600 “Ringer” in 1:87 scale shipped from our manufacturer earlier this week. We expect them to be ready to ship from our office near the end of this month.
992C Pricing
The prices for both configurations of CCM’s upcoming Caterpillar 992C in 1:48 scale die-cast have been finalized. The standard 992C will cost $249.95, while the beadless version is priced at $269.95. For more information on …
992C Bucket
We would like to thank all of our customers who emailed and called us with their concerns regarding the design of the 992C bucket. We will revise the design of the bucket before moving forward …
992C Production Samples Have Arrived
The 992C production samples arrived and made their way into the photo room yesterday. Only a few minor adjustments need to be made, and then they will be ready to display on your shelf. Until …
Model Updates
385 Tooling is in production. 660 This model is running behind schedule. We expect them to arrive in July and ship in August. 4600 “Ringer” These are shipping from the manufacturer this week. We expect them …
D9L Version Clarification
Our upcoming Caterpillar D9L will be available in three configurations: a push version with a cushion blade, a ripper version with a single-shank impact ripper, and a bladeless McAninch D9L with a 631E towed scraper.
D9L Impact Ripper
The standard version of our upcoming Caterpillar D9L Track-Type Tractor in 1:48 scale die-cast will be equipped with an impact ripper. The Caterpillar D9L Impact Ripper featured a hydraulically actuated shank which delivered powerful impluses, …
New mobile view now available
If you have ever tried to read the regular version of this blog on your smartphone’s internet browser, you know it can be a challenge to navigate. This is no longer an issue, as typing …
How we measured the 637E
High-quality scale models begin with an accurate 3D model of the real machine. However, 3D models are not always available, and machine drawings don’t always tell the whole tale. This was the case for the …
Model Announcements
We are pleased to announce three new additions to our upcoming 1:48 scale die-cast models: the Caterpillar 637E Scraper, the Caterpillar D9L Track-Type Tractor, and the McAninch Caterpillar D9L Track-Type Tractor with a Caterpillar 631E …
Off to take some measurements…
Rob and Todd, CCM’s design engineers, left this morning to take measurements of a Caterpillar machine that will soon be added to our upcoming model list. Next week on this blog, we will reveal the …
Model Updates
Caterpillar D9H/DD9H/SxS Samples are expected in 1-2 weeks. If they are approved, it will take 4-6 weeks for production to complete. Caterpillar D7E – Winch Package Production is expected to complete in 2-4 weeks. We …
Tire Tuesday
Two packages recently showed up at our door and we were able to get their contents into the photo room today for pictures. The first is a tire off of the upcoming 992C in standard …
Lampson 4600 “Ringer” Production Sample Photos
We just received the production sample of the upcoming Lampson 4600 “Ringer” and it looks great. The detail on this model is astounding and it will make an excellent addition to any scale model collection. …
Model Updates
Caterpillar D9H/DD9H/SxS We currently expect that production will complete in June. This projection, however, is tentative as quality remains our top priority. Caterpillar D7E – Winch Package The pre-production samples have been approved and we …
Update: Lampson 4600 “Ringer” Photos
The prototype of CCM’s upcoming 1:87 Lampson 4600 “Ringer” is ready for paint. Here are some new photos that show the recently completed parts and highlight the level of detail that will be seen in …
New from CCM: 1:48 Caterpillar Umbrella
We are pleased to announce the newest addition to our custom pieces, a 1:48 scale Caterpillar umbrella. The umbrella stands 1.8″ tall with a 0.9″ wide shade and is a great addition to CCM’s 834 …
New Photos of the Lampson 4600 “Ringer”
Here are some photos we recently received from our manufacturer showing the nearly completed prototype of Classic Construction Models’ upcoming Lampson 4600 “Ringer.” We hope that you enjoy them.
Model Announcement: Lampson 4600 “Ringer”
We are pleased to announce the newest addition to our upcoming models will be the Lampson company’s 4600 “Ringer”. This 1:87 precision scale, brass model has an expected delivery date of Summer 2011, with production currently estimated at …
CONEXPO 2011 – After the Show
Just wanted to let you know everyone from Classic Construction Models had a great time at the show. We enjoyed seeing our old friends and having the chance to meet so many new people. A …
Model Announcement: Caterpillar 385CL, 385C FS, 390DL ME
385C Front Shovel We are pleased to announce three configurations of the CAT 385 – the CAT 385CL, the 385C FS, and the 390DL ME – as the latest additions to our upcoming models. These 1:48 …
992C Beadless Tire Configuration
Along with the Caterpillar 992C in standard configuration, Classic Construction Models will also offer the 992C with beadless tires. The beadless tire consists of an air bladder (much like a regular tire) with a drive …
Come see us at CON-EXPO 2011!
We are happy to announce that we will have a booth at CON-EXPO 2011 in Las Vegas. The show takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center and runs from March 22 to March 26. …
Website Updates
If you haven’t already noticed, we’ve been making some changes to the https://www.ccmodels.com website. We are currently in the process of adding machine spec. sheets to all the models we have produced, starting with vintage Caterpillar …
Model Announcement: Caterpillar 660 Coal Hauler
We are pleased to announce the CAT 660 Coal Hauler as the latest addition to our upcoming models. This 1:48 precision scale, die-cast model has an expected delivery date of Summer 2011, with a production run of 500 models. …
Model Announcement: Caterpillar 769B Rear Dump Truck
We are pleased to announce the CAT 769B Rear Dump Truck as the newest addition to our upcoming models. This 1:48 precision scale, die-cast model has an expected delivery date of Fall 2011. Production numbers have not been set …
Announcing the Marion 6360
Classic construction models is proud to announce the latest addition to its all brass, 1:87 scale product line, the Marion 6360. Better known as “The Captain,” the Marion 6360 was the largest electric shovel ever …
D9T Photo Updates
We recently updated our website to include new pictures of the upcoming brass 1:48 scale Caterpillar D9T. You can view the photos here.
Customer Highlight: Graham May
Graham May recently sent us photos of his CCM Caterpillar 988 and CCM Caterpillar 834, which he converted to include a roll-over protection system (ROPS) using Ad Geiver’s kit. The results are spectacular. We hope …
Happy Holidays
On behalf of Classic Construction Models and its employees, I would like to wish you and your family a happy holiday season. We look forward to working with you next year. Best regards, Bob Peterson, President …
D9H Update
Based on a QC sampling of the D9H models when they arrived, we decided to inspect each model individually. We are nearing the end of this process and, unfortunately, have concluded that the best course of action is …
992C Prototype
We recently completed an SLA (Stereolithography) prototype of our upcoming die-cast 1:48 scale Caterpillar 992C Wheel Loader using our in-house SLA machine. This will be the first model to go into production as the result of …
Delayed shipment of the D9H
In case we don’t have you on our email list, here is a copy of the email we sent today regarding the status of the D9H models. Dear CCM Customer, Our D9H, DD9H and SxS …
D9T Sample is Here
We received the D9T hand samples from our manufacturer in Korea this week, and we have to say that the quality and attention-to-detail are excellent. Features of this D9T include: a positionable single-shank ripper, U …
10/26 – 10/28 – Measuring the 5230
Our introduction to Minnesota was a round of applause for the American Airlines pilot who finessed our plane onto the Minneapolis runway in 30 mph cross winds. Four and a half hours later, after battling …
Mike Nies, a 10-year CCM customer, pays us a visit
Mike Nies, left, and Gary Peterson, CCM Sales Manager, right Mike Nies, a long-time customer of CCM, visited Friday from Grand Junction, Colorado. Mike first became interested in construction scale models after joining the Alaskan …
666 Models Have Arrived!
Our die-cast 1:48 scale Caterpillar 666 Scrapers arrived Monday and we’ve been busy sorting and getting them ready to ship. If you have one on order, you’ll be seeing it soon!
Grant and Rob’s Most Recent Trip to China
Day 1-2, 9/6-9/7: Left Portland this morning and are on a plane headed to Tokyo Narita International Airport in Japan. After a quick plane change, we headed for China. 20 hours later we were there. …