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Norscot/ACMOC Model Program
To: Gavin84W, Chugwater Crawlers, and others interested in the model program. Yesterday, 13 April, Dave Tallon, Tricia, and I met with Norscot people. From that meeting came some clarity on the Norscot/ACMOC model plans. First, Norscot stated that in their opinion the antique machine model market will be a more active market this year and in years to come due to the fact that Cat management is increasing its focus on company heritage. Accordingly, they are interested in doing more models with ACMOC than the normal one per year. ACMOC will be working with Norscot on the following models. -D7 3T in 1:87 scale to be available as a rail flatcar load or as an individual model. -#12 open station in 1:87 scale to also be available as a load or an individual model. -D7 (most likely a C) in 1:50 scale. This model will further utilize existing tooling. It will be offered as an individual model and possibly in a set. -Terracer (Not sure of the model number yet) in 1:16 scale as an implement for the Norscot Twenty-Two crawler. It could also be “pulled” by an R2 or the Norscot Twenty as well as others. This model would be offered in a set with the Twenty-Two and individually. Some of these will be introduced in the 2010 calendar year, and some in 2011. Please ask any questions, but be aware I may not have all the answers as yet. Dave T. is working on answers to some of our questions, which will probably be some of your questions as well. Also, keep in mind these models will be marketed by Norscot in the traditional manner and will not be ACMOC exclusive models. Personally, I’m excited about the Terracer model. I think it, hitched to the R2, Twenty-Two, or Twenty, will make a nice display. Regards, Lee __________________ I'm just passing this along.... All information provided is courtesy of and credited to Lee Sorbel on the ACMOC forum posted today. http://www.acmocbb.org/ACMOC_BB/index.php Thought you all might like to know. Alan627b
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Good to see some new 1:87 scale models.
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I was wondering when we were gonna hear something from them, a D7 would be great in 1:50th
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More 1:50 models would great.
I don't know anybody who collects 1:87.
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Haulit wrote:More 1:50 models would great.
I don't know anybody who collects 1:87. Just because you don't know anyone who does, doesn't mean it's not a pretty large market, actually. http://www.1-87vehicles.org/
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I reckon it was only a matter of time before they did a D7 from the 572, major cost cutting using the same mold the other easy update I reckon Norscot will do is a PL61 pipelayer version of the D6K.
I'm not into the 1/87 either but I collect the Cat one's just wish they were 1/50 !, don't display the 1/64 or 1/87 's take up room for the 1/50 and larger.
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I don't think so. NZG made a few 1:87 but they seemed to have stopped with any new ones. Same goes for WSI. No-one buys them. Ron
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Haulit wrote:I don't think so. NZG made a few 1:87 but they seemed to have stopped with any new ones. Same goes for WSI. No-one buys them. Ron I've never seen the WSI models, actually. NZG isn't committed to 1:87, but their models have sold well. Athearn & Herpa have excellent 1:87 sales. Norscot does very, very well with their 1:87 Cat sales. Unfortunately personnel change at Norscot has seen the 1:87 scale champion leave the position & they've focused more on 1:50, but not due to poor sales. First Gear did very well with their 1:87 International models & is rumored to be producing a new 1:87 scale US class 8 truck.
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apm2754 wrote:Haulit wrote:More 1:50 models would great.
I don't know anybody who collects 1:87. Just because you don't know anyone who does, doesn't mean it's not a pretty large market, actually. http://www.1-87vehicles.org/ Wow all the guy said was he did'nt know anybody that collected 1/87th scale and you jump all over him.Well i guess i better not say that i don't know anybody that collects them either or else you'll be jumping all over me to.I'm not saying i'm just saying..
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glenhd wrote:apm2754 wrote:Haulit wrote:More 1:50 models would great.
I don't know anybody who collects 1:87. Just because you don't know anyone who does, doesn't mean it's not a pretty large market, actually. http://www.1-87vehicles.org/ Wow all the guy said was he did'nt know anybody that collected 1/87th scale and you jump all over him.Well i guess i better not say that i don't know anybody that collects them either or else you'll be jumping all over me to.I'm not saying i'm just saying.. You think that was jumping all over him?.....wow. Brian
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Thanks for posting Allan, some people hey Brian!!
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Huey9 wrote:...I reckon Norscot will do is a PL61 pipelayer version of the D6K... I did a PL61 for DHS last year but I didnt redecal it correct. I sold it at the show and it went to Australia. I don't have any pics of it though. The D7 would be nice for customs.
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hello to all for photos off a D7 look for the photo gallery i made a custom from a 572
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I am going to like the D7C.
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Greasemonkey wrote:glenhd wrote:apm2754 wrote:Haulit wrote:More 1:50 models would great.
I don't know anybody who collects 1:87. Just because you don't know anyone who does, doesn't mean it's not a pretty large market, actually. http://www.1-87vehicles.org/ Wow all the guy said was he did'nt know anybody that collected 1/87th scale and you jump all over him.Well i guess i better not say that i don't know anybody that collects them either or else you'll be jumping all over me to.I'm not saying i'm just saying.. You think that was jumping all over him?.....wow. Brian Thanks Brian. I didn't think i was jumping all over someone, just promoting the fact that there are a lot of 1:87 collectors.....
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