Gaugemaster Controls Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 (edited) GM424 Fordhampton Service Station Contains 1x OO Scale pre-coloured plastic kit in three colours. The set contains stickers allowing for various finishes, and the built-up kit measures: Awning - 123 x 63 x 55 mm Building - 158 x 96 x 63 mm. This multi-period kit is ideal for many layouts, and is fully customisable to any petrol company with a bit of extra work. RRP £26.50 GM425 Fordhampton Wind Farm Kit This is a fully motorised pre-coloured plastic kit of a wind turbine, seen around the country or out at sea. The motor included requires a 12-16v AC supply. Moulded in 2 colours, the kit can be constructed with a lattice framework, rather than the more commonly seen steel pole if desired. The kit measures 80 x 80 x 360mm with a depth of 40mm. The blades have a diameter of 220mm. This motorised kit is a great way to add an interesting talking point to your layout. RRP £39.50 CLICK HERE to view the full Fordhampton Range Prices correct at time of publication, please see our website for latest information Edited May 10, 2019 by Gaugemaster Controls 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangerineWizards Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Regarding the Wind Farm Kit, is the steel pole version pre-coloured in white like the prototypes or grey as in the smaller insert photo? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaugemaster Controls Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 Hi TangerineWizards, The steel pole version is pre-coloured in white plastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted May 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2019 I have never seen a wind turbine on a lattice mast like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted May 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, Joseph_Pestell said: I have never seen a wind turbine on a lattice mast like that. Probably because the kit is a Faller HO European kit, presumably common in Europe? Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted May 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2019 30 minutes ago, Enterprisingwestern said: Probably because the kit is a Faller HO European kit, presumably common in Europe? Mike. I have seen hundreds (probably thousands) of wind turbines in mainland Europe. Not a single one like that. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted May 21, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 21, 2019 19 hours ago, Joseph_Pestell said: I have seen hundreds (probably thousands) of wind turbines in mainland Europe. Not a single one like that. A quick google revealed this "Lattice tower were common in the past when turbine where smaller (lass than a MW), but are seldom used today. Their biggest problems are a notable visual impact, and higher construction and maintenance costs. They have several advantages: they use less materials (about 50% of a standard steel tower with the same stiffness) and they produce less shadow." It also revealed that there is recent move back towards lattice towers because of the benefit cited above. It appears that lattice towers are common place in the US. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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