grahame Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 Real tanker trailer would be 40ft so 8 cm in N gauge if that helps? That tractor unit is a lovely model. Thanks. It's less than 8cm so isn't overlong. And that fits with the compression of all the buildings it will be passing ;-) G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 Just waiting to be picked up, so an opportunity to post a pic of the upgraded catwalk. It is a little messy but once painted and weathered perhaps it won't notice: G 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Lovely work on that tanker Grahame, out of interest what did you use to make the wheel arches? It's an aspect I've struggled with on previous projects Jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 Lovely work on that tanker Grahame, out of interest what did you use to make the wheel arches? It's an aspect I've struggled with on previous projects Thanks. The rear mudgaurds are simply a section of appropriate diameter tube cut off (like a ring), then in half (to form two semi-circles), trimmed and glued together. The leading top edge was then filed to provide a slight curvature/angle. HTH G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 So simple, cheers Grahame. Looks like I'll have to get some tube then! Jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerhillboy Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 You really like your unique vehicles, fair play though you do create some wonderfully detailed and researched vehicles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 Slowly getting there . . . . . G. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 That Mr Hedges, he sure do work speedy like! Jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium acg5324 Posted July 14, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 14, 2018 The RailNscale Chevettes are available with a special early bird offer. https://www.shapeways.com/product/42L7CDKLL/set-3x-vauxhall-chevette-british-n-1-148?li=shareProduct Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium acg5324 Posted July 14, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 14, 2018 Which Shapeways material is the one to go for now that they have changed the names? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 Which Shapeways material is the one to go for now that they have changed the names? I just now select the most expensive (expecting that to be the best quality). It's usually around a £1 dearer than the next one. Not all models give all the choices. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 The RailNscale Chevettes are available with a special early bird offer. https://www.shapeways.com/product/42L7CDKLL/set-3x-vauxhall-chevette-british-n-1-148?li=shareProduct Thanks. A set of three for £22.51. I'll have to see what else I can order from Shapeways to make the overall order with P&P worthwhile. I wonder if they'll do their Renault 5 in 1:148 scale. Or perhaps even a Ford Cortina MkIV or MkV: Is this pic (that I took in the street I live just a couple of years ago) right. It looks like a Cortina MkV (1979-86) but it has a 1977/78 reg plate. Or is it me. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 (edited) That looks a Granada Mk.II facelift, Grahame, current from 1980 (1981 model year) to 1985. Not a Ghia though, they had just two of the aerofoil bars. An estate version with a box on the roof could be used to represent Acton Main Line on tour! Given the reg plate though, I'd suggest it's an earlier Mk.II Granada given a new grille, bumpers and rear lights. Edited July 14, 2018 by BernardTPM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium acg5324 Posted July 14, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 14, 2018 You can of course have a reg plate that is an earlier year than the car it’s on.....not the other way round though. We have a 65 Ford Kuga on a 60 plate transfered from our previous Kuga because of the rest of the letters.....sadly TOPS and CRS codes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium acg5324 Posted July 14, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 14, 2018 A Cortina would be very useful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 A Cortina would be very useful. There is, of course, the ODC mk3 but the more modern boxy 4 and 5 would be very welcome. G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium acg5324 Posted July 14, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 14, 2018 Indeed they have just released it in yellow, red to follow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 Indeed they have just released it in yellow, red to follow. Yes, red will be the third colour since it's recent launch. It would be nice to know how well it is selling - presumably it's quite popular. Usually they seem not interested in anything for the 70s, 80s and 90s and claim that they can't make Ford cars because of licencing/copyright issues. G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeharvey22 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Usually they seem not interested in anything for the 70s, 80s and 90s and claim that they can't make Ford cars because of licencing/copyright issues. G I think they say that the licensing is costly, and the licensing and approval process is long. Looking at the catalogue you can see scores of Fords in 3 scales, so Oxford is willing to make them if they think they will sell enough to earn a return better than they can from making something else. The Mk3 Cortina is a good test case in N for how well the era sells. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium acg5324 Posted July 15, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 15, 2018 Just need a Marina, Viva HC, Rover 3500, Allegro, Escort, Austin/ Morris 1100/1300, Triumph 2000......the list is endless. I’ve just ordered a set of Chevettes, plus the Skodas and Peugeot 504s from Shapeways. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Just need a Marina, Viva HC, Rover 3500, Allegro, Escort, Austin/ Morris 1100/1300, Triumph 2000......the list is endless. I’ve just ordered a set of Chevettes, plus the Skodas and Peugeot 504s from Shapeways. There is a decent 3D printed Austin Maestro in 1:148 scale that may suit you: https://www.shapeways.com/product/65CTVZZ2J/nam01-1-148-austin-maestro?optionId=42373118&li=marketplace And, of course, RailNScale do N gauge Ford Escorts: https://www.shapeways.com/product/JCX68PM62/set-3x-ford-escort-mk3-british-n-1-148?li=shareProduct I've yet to finish off mine: G 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 I think they say that the licensing is costly, and the licensing and approval process is long. Looking at the catalogue you can see scores of Fords in 3 scales, so Oxford is willing to make them if they think they will sell enough to earn a return better than they can from making something else. The Mk3 Cortina is a good test case in N for how well the era sells. Knowing that the licencing process takes time they really need to start it earlier. After all it seems to have taken a very long time just to get under way with the Cortina 'test case'. It rather gives the impression that they don't think the thirty year period 1970s, 80s and 90s is worthwhile and then eventually having a 'test case' does seem just lip service. Plus I'd have thought that pricing would take in to account licencing costs and with ODC N gauge cars being relatively cheap (especially compared with 3D printed ones that need painting) I'm sure a small premium would be acceptable - presumably it is accounted for in the other scales. G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeharvey22 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Knowing that the licencing process takes time they really need to start it earlier. After all it seems to have taken a very long time just to get under way with the Cortina 'test case'. It rather gives the impression that they don't think the thirty year period 1970s, 80s and 90s is worthwhile and then eventually having a 'test case' does seem just lip service. Plus I'd have thought that pricing would take in to account licencing costs and with ODC N gauge cars being relatively cheap (especially compared with 3D printed ones that need painting) I'm sure a small premium would be acceptable - presumably it is accounted for in the other scales. G Think you missed the smiley off the first sentence. I would be surprised if a manufacturer started spending on CADs and tooling before having confirmation of the licence. So the soonest start date would be when the internal decision is taken. Pricing must take account of licensing costs, but licences are vehicle shape and scale specific, so the smaller N market with smaller individual runs will bear a higher cost per unit. Just to be clear, it was my choice to use the expression “test case” for the N Cortina. I don’t think Oxford see it as such, but a quick sell out of the yellow Cortina would have sent a message that the period is one that appeals to N gaugers. So far it is not showing as “sold out”, although some of the earlier productions are. https://www.oxforddiecast.co.uk/collections/by-scale?constraint=1-148+out-of-stock Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Think you missed the smiley off the first sentence. I would be surprised if a manufacturer started spending on CADs and tooling before having confirmation of the licence. Exactly - that's why they need to start the licence process early (just as I said). I certainly didn't suggest they spend on CADs and tooling first. . . . . a quick sell out of the yellow Cortina would have sent a message that the period is one that appeals to N gaugers. So far it is not showing as “sold out”, although some of the earlier productions are. Presumably the gold Cortina is sold out then? The yellow one has only just been released so I'd be surprised if that was sold out yet. But I understand they have plans for a red version next. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeharvey22 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) None of the Cortinas has sold out yet. https://www.oxforddiecast.co.uk/search?q=ncor3* Edited July 16, 2018 by mikeharvey22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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