BG John Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Does anyone know of a 4mm scale model of a lorry that looks something like this? I've had a quick look at the makers of RTP vehicles I know of, but can't find anything. RTP or kit will do. If not, I want something suitable for a pre WW2 layout that has a bit (or better still, a lot) of character. Sorry about the small picture, but it's a crop of a tiny part of a bigger scan of a poor quality image. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamperman36 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 have you tried looking at military vehicle sites some of them do WW1 period vehicles which could work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted July 11, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2016 Check out the ScaleLink site. I think they do some like this (Ford?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Job's Modelling Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 A quick search gave me this one http://matadormodels.co.uk/76b/lists%2076b%201-15.htm I saw some suitable vans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted July 11, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2016 Have you had a look at http://www.roadtransportimages.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeharvey22 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 This Zvesda kit might suit? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Zvezda-1-72-GAZ-AA-Soviet-Light-Truck-WWII-3602-Plastic-Model-Kit-/231911760464 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad McCann Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 The GAZ-AA was pretty much a straight copy of the Ford AA in any case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 Thanks for all the suggestions. I was hoping to find something cheaper, like something from Oxford for under a tenner, but they don't seem to exist. Almost everything on the layout is being made from my surplus stuff I've collected over the last 40 or so years, and the lorry could end up as the most expensive item! So I've ordered an Oxford Austin 7 van, and a couple of cars, for less than the price of one lorry, and they're ready built and painted too. Not exactly what I was looking for, but I think they'll convey the effect I'm aiming for. Maybe a lorry will appear one day, and I'll now know where to look for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted July 15, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 15, 2016 Check out those kits on E-bay, I bid on one and it only cost me £8.50 including postage. This Zvesda kit might suit?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Zvezda-1-72-GAZ-AA-Soviet-Light-Truck-WWII-3602-Plastic-Model-Kit-/231911760464 The GAZ-AA was pretty much a straight copy of the Ford AA in any case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 It says it's 1:35 scale on the photo of the box! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted July 15, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 15, 2016 It says it's 1:35 scale on the photo of the box! There's plenty of the same subject in 1/72 scale, also 1940's Austin and Humber cars. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 There's plenty of the same subject in 1/72 scale, also 1940's Austin and Humber cars. I want something older than 1940s. There's almost nothing 1920s and early 30s, or earlier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeharvey22 Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 It says it's 1:35 scale on the photo of the box! #3602 is the 1/72 version. There is a 1/35 version too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted July 15, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 15, 2016 I want something older than 1940s. There's almost nothing 1920s and early 30s, or earlier. As has been mentioned the Russian GAZ AA is identical to the Ford AA of 1929/30. There is also a Ford model T Ambulance kit that can easily be converted to a van, the model T continued in production until 1928. Seeing as there was no roadworthiness test many WW1 vehicles continued in civilian use in some instances into the 50's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londontram Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Peco used to make a 1920s style lorry kit as well as its buses etc. and they still turn up on ebay from time to time, it was a 1926 Thornycroft I think so it might be worth keeping an eye out on there. I believe Keilcraft may have made an inter war period lorry too but I'm not 100% on that one. Steve Just checked and it looks like Peco still make the lorry see this link http://www.peco-uk.com/prodtype.asp?strParents=3298,3301&CAT_ID=3308&numRecordPosition=1 (No connection to product) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 Peco used to make a 1920s style lorry kit as well as its buses etc. and they still turn up on ebay from time to time, it was a 1926 Thornycroft I think so it might be worth keeping an eye out on there. I believe Keilcraft may have made an inter war period lorry too but I'm not 100% on that one. Steve Just checked and it looks like Peco still make the lorry see this link http://www.peco-uk.com/prodtype.asp?strParents=3298,3301&CAT_ID=3308&numRecordPosition=1 (No connection to product) Brilliant, Thanks. Found one on eBay for £7 with free postage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted July 15, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 15, 2016 One small tip/suggestion. Use fine brass rod for the cab roof pillars instead of the plastic rod. Looks much better and is stronger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted July 15, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 15, 2016 Peco used to make a 1920s style lorry kit as well as its buses etc. and they still turn up on ebay from time to time, it was a 1926 Thornycroft I think so it might be worth keeping an eye out on there. I believe Keilcraft may have made an inter war period lorry too but I'm not 100% on that one. Steve Just checked and it looks like Peco still make the lorry see this link http://www.peco-uk.com/prodtype.asp?strParents=3298,3301&CAT_ID=3308&numRecordPosition=1 (No connection to product) The old Merit kit. The other lorry was indeed made by Keilcraft and is still sometimes listed by Knightwing. Keilcraft also produced some steam wagons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 The old Merit kit. The other lorry was indeed made by Keilcraft and is still sometimes listed by Knightwing. Keilcraft also produced some steam wagons. This one? The Peco kit is much more suitable, so I don't think I'll get one. I've got plenty of vehicles now, so don't need any more. Thanks everyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted October 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2016 Does anyone know what scale the Corgi WW1 Old Bill Bus is? It looks small for 1/76th. Is it like the old Matchbox one - designed to fit a box, rather than to a recognised scale? Some of them were converted to lorries. If they are a bit small they could convert into a smaller truck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted October 10, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 10, 2016 Does anyone know what scale the Corgi WW1 Old Bill Bus is? It looks small for 1/76th. Is it like the old Matchbox one - designed to fit a box, rather than to a recognised scale? Some of them were converted to lorries. If they are a bit small they could convert into a smaller truck. AEC makers of the 'Old Bill' bus made a 2 tonner during the 1920's, so a conversion would be about the correct size for that. Its surprising to our modern eyes how small a lot of old vehicles are, the B type double deck bus is much the same width/length as a larger Transit van. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 Finding vehicles to the right scale is a bit of a nightmare. It was a real pain trying to find some 7mm ones, as lots that are advertised as 1:43 scale aren't. Fortunately I've got enough now for my current needs, but it was hard work. Having said that though, I wouldn't mind a car or other motor vehicle suitable for 1905 in 4mm scale. Any suggestions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted October 10, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 10, 2016 Finding vehicles to the right scale is a bit of a nightmare. It was a real pain trying to find some 7mm ones, as lots that are advertised as 1:43 scale aren't. Fortunately I've got enough now for my current needs, but it was hard work. Having said that though, I wouldn't mind a car or other motor vehicle suitable for 1905 in 4mm scale. Any suggestions? Revell used to make a series called 'Old timers' back in the 60's that were about 1/43. Problem is if you can find one they'd probably be expensive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I wouldn't mind a car or other motor vehicle suitable for 1905 in 4mm scale. Any suggestions? There aren't many! Two current kits I know of: Springside RV50 1902 Ariol and Scale Link SLC123 1904 De Dion Boulton tourer. If you push things Scale Link also do a 1906 6hp Rover tourer. Harbutt's (of Plasticene fame) made a series of plastic kits called 'RepLicars' in the late 1960s which included some early types but the scales varied. It is possible that some of those may have been close to 4mm scale, though some of the larger cars were probably nearer 3mm scale.The pre-1905 models were: 1899 Renault, 1901 Oldsmobile curved dash, 1904 Mercedes Simplex and 1905 Vauxhall Hanson (taxi cab). Of all of them, the 1899 Renault is most likely to be closest to 4mm scale (I'm not 100% sure, but I might have some/most of the parts of one of these - if I have I'll try to investigate the prototype and see if we can get some dimensions). They were also used as promotional models by Jet Petroleum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 Thanks Bernard. It looks as though the RepLicars are rare, and from a couple of links I found probably 1:87 scale. The Springside or Scale Link ones could be ideal though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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