RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted October 5, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2010 Hi all I've run through a host of searches on various sites; looked through catalogues and eyed over traders stands at shows. I've never though seen a model or a kit of a typical static caravan so beloved of holiday resorts in Wales and Cornwall. So my question is, "does a kit / model exist"? Any help appreciated, otherwise it looks like a scratch build job! Main thing is that i'd like to avoid scrtatch building and then have someone joyfully tell me a kit is available Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Majorette did make a static in 1:100 scale...I know that seems too small but at 4mm/ft it scales at 32' x 8' x 8'high which is about bang-on for a static I find you always need to take scales quoted by the 'toy' end of the diecast market with at least a pinch of salt (if not a whole bucketful). Good find. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted October 5, 2010 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2010 Great find Mickey - will have a look when i'm on a PC that Ebay works.... Any guesses where this 'van would go???? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted October 5, 2010 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2010 You're adding a bit of "Snowlands" caravan park to Diesels in the Duchy ?? Couldn't possibly comment - especially as the layout owner hates caravans.... But yes, that's the idea... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 available in 1:87 (HO) scale from the USA, and might be sutable for background models - you may need to search for "mobile homes" may also be available from continental suppliers Faller do a caravan camp site http://www.discountt..._BLG_534_1.html http://www.hobbylinc...m/ncm871009.htm ebay 150502180995 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted October 5, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2010 available in 1:87 (HO) scale from the USA, and might be sutable for background models - you may need to search for "mobile homes" may also be available from continental suppliers Faller do a caravan camp site http://www.discountt..._BLG_534_1.html http://www.hobbylinc...m/ncm871009.htm ebay 150502180995 On e-bay try 150502178773 same vendor, nice and cheap but coming from Canada so might be expensive postage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted October 5, 2010 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2010 Majorette did make a static in 1:100 scale...I know that seems too small but at 4mm/ft it scales at 32' x 8' x 8'high which is about bang-on for a static And as if by magic here is one on E-bay!!! My link Mmmm - been in a smoking household, door missing, trees painted up the outside...I think you're trying to get me shot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted October 5, 2010 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2010 available in 1:87 (HO) scale from the USA, and might be sutable for background models - you may need to search for "mobile homes" may also be available from continental suppliers Faller do a caravan camp site http://www.discountt..._BLG_534_1.html http://www.hobbylinc...m/ncm871009.htm ebay 150502180995 Thanks Jack / Phil for looking and the links - the closest one to what i have in mind is this one. Unfortunately though the spot is right at the front of the layout so i might have to settle for something that looks at bit more 'UK outline'. I'll still see how postage works out as there could be potential to anglicise one. From the suggestions so far it does look like there's nothing well known that is a 100% UK type model. I wonder why nobody has done a kit - with house prices going through the roof they are common lineside 'structures' and could 'grace' many a layout. I am worried about scratch building though, as the layout owner has threatened petrol and matches if one appears... even though it would be prototypical for the site Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted October 5, 2010 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2010 On e-bay try 150502178773 same vendor, nice and cheap but coming from Canada so might be expensive postage. Have asked about postage - sad thing is i note this item and loads of others from this seller comes from somebody's estate. Sad to think the layout never got finished. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted October 5, 2010 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2010 I remember seeing those trailers in an advert in Model Railroader years ago and thinking that they were reminiscent of some of the 'vansthat could be found lurking in the nether regions of Snowlands! You really are trying to get me shot! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I am worried about scratch building though, as the layout owner has threatened petrol and matches if one appears... even though it would be prototypical for the site Obviously a 'Top Gear' fan then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Wintle Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Thanks Jack / Phil for looking and the links - the closest one to what i have in mind is this one. Unfortunately though the spot is right at the front of the layout so i might have to settle for something that looks at bit more 'UK outline'. I'll still see how postage works out as there could be potential to anglicise one. The NuComp mobile homes are resin kits (at least, the N-scale ones I have are), so modifying them should be relatively easy. Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted October 8, 2010 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 8, 2010 Have asked about postage - sad thing is i note this item and loads of others from this seller comes from somebody's estate. Sad to think the layout never got finished. Seller hasn't responded to my query on postage to the UK.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted October 8, 2010 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 8, 2010 This is the sort of 'van i was thinking of.... Taken at Looe in 2009. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted October 8, 2010 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 8, 2010 By the way - more photos from other folk of DitD at the Wadebridge show here. (Post 30 onwards) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sallydog Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Dear 2manyspams Try Gramodels, they will build a model if you need enough repro's Sallydog Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinkyme Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Hi All Don't forget Bachmann are going to produce a static caravan soon in the new 2012/13 catalogue part number 44-131 which looks simular to picture above. Dinkyme Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted April 7, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 7, 2013 I found this posted on a model bus site >> http://www.modelrailwayscenery.com/2012/11/oo-gauge-static-caravan-kit-1-30ft-x-10ft/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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