4mm scale Factory roof vents

[Jamesb]

Evening all,

 

I've stuck this topic in the kitbuilding and scratchbuilding section as I think that's where it should go!

 

I want to scratchbuild some low/half relief factory buildings for one corner of my Black Country based layout. I've got a plan for the shape and initial construction and even the outer cladding, but I want the roofs to feature a certain type of ventilator which was a common sight across the country. What I'm after is whether this type of vent is available commercially as a casting, kit or anything else or would I be looking at scratchbuilding? If its the latter, has anyone else attempted this type of ventilator and if so, do you have any tips on the best way to go about it. Apologies for the dodgy pics. They're from Google Street View. 

 

Many thanks, James.

Edited December 2, 2020 by Jamesb
Apologies for quality of the images.

[Tony Cane]

These Rix Product HO items come close to the ventilators in the picture.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rix-Products-Rooftop-Industrial-Building-Vents-4mm-00-EM-S4-1-76-4mm-Scale/293864757413?hash=item446bb458a5:g:UD0AAOSwCFFfxAfE

[Jamesb]

8 minutes ago, Tony Cane said:

These Rix Product HO items come close to the ventilators in the picture.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rix-Products-Rooftop-Industrial-Building-Vents-4mm-00-EM-S4-1-76-4mm-Scale/293864757413?hash=item446bb458a5:g:UD0AAOSwCFFfxAfE

Ah, great work Tony. Many thanks. I've been googling various permutations of the phrase '4mm scale factory roof ventilators' without success.

 

Many thanks, James