westerner Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Are there any kits out there (preferably simple) for a smallish 50s-early 60s flat bed lorry that a coal merchant might use. The die cast boys do not appear to make something of that sort. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doilum Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 There is a Dinky Bedford lorry. There several versions. Not difficult to scratch build a plastikard rear to suit. Mine has the 3 ton tipper as used by my great uncles who were coal leaders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted November 4, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 4, 2019 The problem is finding actual 1:43 scale models. A firm called Classic Commercials did a kit for a flatbed coal lorry about 20 years ago but disappeared into ABS Models, examples worth tracking down. Arun Sharma/Radley Models [GOG} may have ideas. maybe Steve Beattie [SBT] have a cab you can use. In :148 scale the Airfix Albion fuel bowser in the Battle of Britain set provides an excellent cab & chassis to build a flatbed onto . Slightly smaller scale. In 1:50 there are Corgi , Dinky, ERTL diecast models. I looked on Shapeways but couldn't see anything, not to say it's not there. Dava Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobjUK Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 There are a few 1:43 trucks in die-cast, but the prices are a bit steep! eg. https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/IXO-Model-Trucks-Ford-Thames-Et6-1953-British-Railways-1-43-Scale-Tru018/8028535702 https://mclaren-models.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=762_765_1583&products_id=14875 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted November 4, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 4, 2019 (edited) Radley make a 1:43 Dodge flat bed coal merchants lorry in resin but its £50. Vanguard make a 1:43 Morris Commercial which could be converted and Ixo also make a Bedford TJ as well as the Ford Thames mentioned above. Edited November 4, 2019 by Hal Nail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRASinBothell Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Duncan Models do a white-metal kit for a horse-dawn coal merchant's lorry. I'm not sure when the last coal merchants used horses though... Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted November 5, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 5, 2019 S & D Models have a white metal kit of a 1930s Bedford lorry that might have survived into your chosen time period. https://www.sanddmodels.co.uk/products_43_motors.htm . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 (edited) Here is your ideal lorry. You need to convert it from RHD to LHD , but that's about it. I think It's quite recently released. I have one on the way for conversion..... https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=1%3A43+sava+bmc&_sacat=0 Edited November 5, 2019 by Giles 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doilum Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Giles said: Here is your ideal lorry. You need to convert it from RHD to LHD , but that's about it. I think It's quite recently released. I have one on the way for conversion..... https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=1%3A43+sava+bmc&_sacat=0 Excellent. As a teenager I worked Saturdays for a greengrocer who had one. The footwell windows were a great idea. I am surprised that, given the concern for urban cyclists, they have not made a comeback. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 You can get a lot of 1:43 vehicles, but they tend to be mostly American models. The frustrating thing for Americans is that their O gauge trains are 1:48 scale! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toplink@()1989))(( Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 The Sava BMC FG lorry works out at about £30 with carriage. Steve Beatty doe's a 1.43rd resin kit for £27 + p&p for the FG it needs some fettling, I have one in my kit stash to build, mainly for nostalgic reasons, I used to own a full size one until a few years ago. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 many thanks for all your helpful replies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 Thanks you for all your help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted November 6, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 6, 2019 15 hours ago, westerner said: many thanks for all your helpful replies. You don't get off that lightly! We expect a decision and then progress reports now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 ah Hal a decision has been made. A Radleys Model Kit of a Dodge coal lorry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 The IXO / Altaya/SAVA models of the British prototypes look to be lovely models, The BMC FG will probably find a home on my new layout, thanks for the tip off Giles 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 The new Oxford Die Cast 1:43 Weymann Fanfare in South Wales livery would be suitable for your layout - yes? See the photo on Black Notley. 1:43 buses are as rare as hens teeth and it is hoped that they will expand their range - there are several Bristol buses that carried a multitude of liveries which would be a pre-requisite. regards Paul R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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