phil gollin Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 . Has any company ever produced in 1/76th scale the 1960's "chinese 6" coach as seen in The Italian Job ? I believe it was the Bedford VAL. ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeharvey22 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) . Has any company ever produced in 1/76th scale the 1960's "chinese 6" coach as seen in The Italian Job ? I believe it was the Bedford VAL. ? There are Bedford VALs in the Corgi OOC range, but not with the Harrington Legionnaire body used on the coach in the film. A diorama of the coach perched on the cliff edge has been produced by skilled modeller called Richard Calvert, who specialises in recreating scenes from films and TV shows. He brings it out every so often for Model Bus federation meets. I think the coach he uses is accurate for the one in the film. An example of the OOC one can be found here:- http://modelbusshop.com/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=1361&osCsid=90ggccdk0is68qrvtmit5lgq21 Edited February 26, 2017 by mikeharvey22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 26, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 26, 2017 . Has any company ever produced in 1/76th scale the 1960's "chinese 6" coach as seen in The Italian Job ? I believe it was the Bedford VAL. ? There are Bedford VALs in the Corgi OOC range, but not with the Harrington Legionnaire body used on the coach in the film. A diorama of the coach perched on the cliff edge has been produced by skilled modeller called Richard Calvert, who specialises in recreating scenes from films and TV shows. He brings it out every so often for Model Bus federation meets. I think the coach he uses is accurate for the one in the film. An example of the OOC one can be found here:- http://modelbusshop.com/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=1361&osCsid=90ggccdk0is68qrvtmit5lgq21 Its highly unlikely that the coach used in the film will be modelled, IIRC there was only about 5 or 6 vehicles with that chassis/body combination. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted February 27, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2017 Its highly unlikely that the coach used in the film will be modelled, IIRC there was only about 5 or 6 vehicles with that chassis/body combination. And, as we all know, there is a 50% chance one fell off a cliff... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERS Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Its highly unlikely that the coach used in the film will be modelled, IIRC there was only about 5 or 6 vehicles with that chassis/body combination. Slightly more, between 30 and 40 from memory, to about 25 customers including some popular model liveries - Grey Green, Yelloway, Epsom, Barton and of course the Italian Job one. There are more potential liveries than the Saro bodied Tiger Oxford have just announced and its just the kind of quirky model they seem to go for, so who knows. The bright pink livery of the one which went to Taylor's of Shefford would probably be enough to persuade Oxford that its a goer! Personally I'd rather see a Duple Bella Vega or Viceroy, common as muck in the 60s and 70s but strangely neither ever available other than as a rare kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadmill Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Still patiently waiting for an Army DAF / MAN HX/SX, Oxford seem to modelling every other military/civil truck known to man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted March 10, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2017 (edited) Its highly unlikely that the coach used in the film will be modelled, IIRC there was only about 5 or 6 vehicles with that chassis/body combination. The Corgi VAL represents a Plaxton bodied vehicle, what we could really do with is the much more common 1960s/70s Duple Vista/Vega/Vega Major body types, with four or six wheels. Potential for umpteen liveries as they were widely used by smaller operators as well as many bigger ones. John Edited March 10, 2017 by Dunsignalling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil gollin Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Still patiently waiting for an Army DAF / MAN HX/SX, Oxford seem to modelling every other military/civil truck known to man. . By no means. Very obvious by their absence are the Bedford "S" (civilian) and Bedford "RL" (military) - although the Green Goddess has been done. https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Bedford+%22S%22&rlz=1C1CHBD_en-GBGB732GB733&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjczvSMx8vSAhVNF8AKHcXzDMMQ7AkINg&biw=1067&bih=485 https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Bedford+%22S%22&rlz=1C1CHBD_en-GBGB732GB733&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjczvSMx8vSAhVNF8AKHcXzDMMQ7AkINg&biw=1067&bih=485#tbm=isch&q=Bedford+%22RL%22&* . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERS Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 The Corgi VAL represents a Plaxton bodied vehicle, what we could really do with is the much more common 1960s/70s Duple Vista/Vega/Vega Major body types, with four or six wheels. Potential for umpteen liveries as they were widely used by smaller operators as well as many bigger ones. John The Duple Bella Vista/ Trooper was probably the most common coach of their day (1961-68), lasting well into the 80s and finding their way into fleets large and small, I do find it odd that they've never figured in the die-cast ranges. The bigger Vega Major/ Mariner and Bella Venturer were predominantly the preserve of smaller operators which restricts the big fleet options that drive the volume sales, although all would have outsold some which have been introduced (Weymann Fanfare for instance) by a huge margin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadmill Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 (edited) . By no means. Very obvious by their absence are the Bedford "S" (civilian) and Bedford "RL" (military) - although the Green Goddess has been done. https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Bedford+%22S%22&rlz=1C1CHBD_en-GBGB732GB733&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjczvSMx8vSAhVNF8AKHcXzDMMQ7AkINg&biw=1067&bih=485 https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Bedford+%22S%22&rlz=1C1CHBD_en-GBGB732GB733&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjczvSMx8vSAhVNF8AKHcXzDMMQ7AkINg&biw=1067&bih=485#tbm=isch&q=Bedford+%22RL%22&* I am geuinely suprised the MK has been neglected as subject matter for so long. Apart from the old JB/Airfix kit there hasn't been an RTR in 1/76 I can think of. Edited March 10, 2017 by Leadmill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartb Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I am surprised that a Cement tanker has not been produced, considering the amount of interest in Cement traffic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith George Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 What I would really like to see from Oxford diecast is a mid 1930s Morris 8. Keith. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 23, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 23, 2017 What I would really like to see from Oxford diecast is a mid 1930s Morris 8. Keith. Or perhaps the Ford model Y. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOTTODDY Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 A Ford Prefect E93/93A 1938-53 would be brilliant. My first car was a 1950 version. No heater, vacuum wipers, but still a great car. Tod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 23, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 23, 2017 A Ford Prefect E93/93A 1938-53 would be brilliant. My first car was a 1950 version. No heater, vacuum wipers, but still a great car. Tod My preference would be the pre 1947 version with the seperate headlamps and the aligator bonnet. Shouldn't be difficult to produce both versions, virtually identical from the scuttle back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) I am surprised that a Cement tanker has not been produced, considering the amount of interest in Cement traffic. There is definitely the demand I have been offered over £100 for the ones I have built, one of which is based on an Oxford chassis: Edited March 23, 2017 by 37114 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted March 24, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 24, 2017 How about a 1962 105E Ford Anglia in light blue that has railway wheels that are ever so slightly off-round, so as to give the impression it is flying along in front a beautiful red locomotive. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold longchap Posted March 24, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24, 2017 Dreaming of: - 1930 Austin 7 Ulster sports, sadly missing from the 1:76 market. The prototypes were rare, but successful in motorsport and so popular now, that many replicas have and continue to be made. - 1922 - 34 Austin 7 Chummy Tourer, several different models here, 2/4 seats, steel and fabric bodies. A much loved popular model to compliment Oxford's existing A7saloons and vans - 1930s Morris 8 as already mentioned Generally a few more 20s and 30s cars, vans and lorries for us modellers who's railways span those decades. Still dreaming, but with a smile Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeharvey22 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Surprised by how many of the recent suggestions are already available as kits. I wonder how well they sell. http://www.scalelink.co.uk/acatalog/Vehicles___Scale_1_76__OO_.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 24, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 24, 2017 Dreaming of: - 1930 Austin 7 Ulster sports, sadly missing from the 1:76 market. The prototypes were rare, but successful in motorsport and so popular now, that many replicas have and continue to be made. - 1922 - 34 Austin 7 Chummy Tourer, several different models here, 2/4 seats, steel and fabric bodies. A much loved popular model to compliment Oxford's existing A7saloons and vans - 1930s Morris 8 as already mentioned Generally a few more 20s and 30s cars, vans and lorries for us modellers who's railways span those decades. Still dreaming, but with a smile Bill There is the excellent Vauxhall WW1 staff car from Rodin although 1/72 scale. Many of these cars became taxi's in the 20's and 30's. Surprised by how many of the recent suggestions are already available as kits. I wonder how well they sell. http://www.scalelink.co.uk/acatalog/Vehicles___Scale_1_76__OO_.html Problem is that they cost twice as much as Oxford for similar models, but the same applies to plastic kits like the one I mentioned above. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickon Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 I'd love to see some 1960s or 70s mobile cranes in N gauge or even some wartime military cranes in post war civilian liveries 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold longchap Posted March 26, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 26, 2017 Hi Mike and Phil, I'm aware of Scale Link, but as commented, they are so much more expensive than Oxford and then there is postage to my home in France, while Hattons send them here for just £1.50 per model or £3.00 for a loco weight order. They still need fettling and in the case of saloons, this can be as interesting as the kit builds, as below: Besides the joy of fettling, Oxford's small details such as number pates and badges add much desirability that can be difficult to replicate with kit builds, although I have found a limited range of decals. Although 1:76 scale, it's useless trying to fit same scale occupants, so a good selection of seated HO little people is essential! The A7 above still needs a little exterior treatment, mainly a coat of satin varnish, starting handle and wing mirrors. Some models however can still appear toy like, so need careful selection and placement. I know this is an Oxford thread, but I've also found that John Day white metal kits, as now re-energised by Daryle Toney, are also very good and make up well. Best to all, Bill 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickon Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Who is the lady driving the Austin shouting at? Is this an early example of road rage or has she smeared her lipstick trying to apply it at the wheel? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold longchap Posted March 26, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 26, 2017 I couldn't possibly comment and be pc at the same time, although roads had such little traffic in the 30s, that one could have a brew up on the primus quite safely, with still time to apply the war paint and do the crossword before getting to work. People today eh? Don't know they're born Bill 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 A while back I dismantled a 1/76 Bentley Mk VI to partially repaint it. Such wonderful details are not seen until you see it in all it's component parts. I did the same with the 1/43 scale version which has full dash details. The small one is now a reasonable representation of the real car I have recently sold. http://www.realcar.co.uk/view-cars/2149 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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