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I spotted this on Diecast Masters Facebook page today and it's a new 1/50 version of the 797F. The main difference I can see is the dump body and apparently it's due for release after Spielwarenmesse 2020 which is 29 January-2nd February. With DM releasing this photo hopefully it's ready to be released soon after Spielwarenmesse.   797F by Paul Moar, on Flickr
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Diecast Masters have released some new photos and details of the new 1/50 CAT 797F this afternoon . This was the post from Facebook "More Upcoming New caterpillar Scale Models will be announced at Nuremberg Toy Fair 2020 —— 1st one #85655 1:50 Cat 797 Tier 4 Mining Truck"  797F by Paul Moar, on Flickr  797F by Paul Moar, on Flickr  797F by Paul Moar, on Flickr  797F by Paul Moar, on Flickr  797F by Paul Moar, on Flickr
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Dare I say that DM is giving CCM a run for their money? I don't collect mining models but this looks fantastic.
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kokosing Const Co wrote:Dare I say that DM is giving CCM a run for their money? I don't collect mining models but this looks fantastic. They have really stepped it up if they were to get licensing from Cat for older models, they'd really put competition on CCM.
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Chez DM, seule la boite est en métal, quel pourcentage de plastique sur celui-ci?? Quand on pèse les Belaz, on a peur...... Money money money, and that's all
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I see this model is being advertised with dealers now but I was shocked at the price, especially in Europe. €379/£350($430) is madness. It seems a much better price in the USA at $299/£240 but unfortunately shipping and import tax would probably hike that higher(not to mention risk of shipping damage). I wish DM would explain why there is such a huge price difference because at £350 I've had to walk away from buying it  .
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Hello group, I see this model is now available with dealers and I was wondering if anybody has bought one?.
If you have, would it be possible to post or send me a couple of photos?.
I'm tempted to buy one and it does look stunning in the promo photos above but if I'm honest, despite starting this thread I've lost a little bit of the hunger for the hobby and would like to see some collector photos to help me decide.
I always feel collector photos show the models in a different/more real light.
Thanks in advance.
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After feeling a little lukewarm I bit the bullet and bought the new CAT 797F. It's another impressive mining truck model but £300(UK) is a little steep for price and the model is not without some minor/irksome issues. But, I guess it's a great looking and very detailed model and the tyres are a big improvement. The last photo is the Norscot 797F(left) and DM 797F(right)  CAT 797F by Paul Moar, on Flickr  CAT 797F by Paul Moar, on Flickr  CAT 797F by Paul Moar, on Flickr  CAT 797F by Paul Moar, on Flickr  CAT 797F by Paul Moar, on Flickr
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