Super D Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Why do all transport models have wheels going straight ahead? Don't manufacturers realise that vehicles do go round corners? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 These buses were modified 4mm EFE or Corgi vehicles using my own radiator castings. I drew the rads and other parts 7.5 times larger than the 4mm scale size and they were etched at Grange & Hodder. Then the etchings were built up to make brass patterns for casting in whitemetal.... A Manchester corporation Crossley Condor. This is the deep rad as fitted to buses with diesel engines before the war..... An Oldham Corporation Leyland TD5 with Leyland bodywork. It started life as a postwar PD2 but i modified the body and fitted my own prewar radiator, bonnet and front wings plus a repaint.... Stalybridge, Hyde, Mossley & Dukinfield Joint Board wartime Daimler. This was basically a complete repaint with one of my wartime Daimler radiators fitted... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Why do all transport models have wheels going straight ahead? Don't manufacturers realise that vehicles do go round corners? I would imagine making a robust, poseable axle for a commercially viable price is probably one reason why we haven't seen many vehicles with wheels pointing in any other direction than straight ahead. The other issue is unless you are modelling an inner city, the amount of "turn" on the wheels is actually pretty negligble. On a couple of vehicle on my layout I have posed the wheel appropriate to the corner and the change is very small. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salopian Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Another little detail often missed is the flats at the bottom of tyres, easily done as long as the wheels are glued in place to stop them revolving, and getting flats in the wrong place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLR Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Hi,I don't really know much about cars but I got this old Hornby Triumph 2000 and resprayed it red using the airbrush etc. I believe the colour is Railmatch buffer beam red. I also coloured the detail, varnished using Humbrol's newish 'clear' product and added windscreen wipers and adjusted the wheels (they no longer move but are more lined up with the body), few evenings work but I think it looks alright parked up behind the signal box. I found the plastic shell ideal for repainting, no need to paint strip or anything, just clean and spray with primer then airbrush the colour over the top in layers leaving to dry between coats. I also removed the massive tow hitch.Cheers, Reece Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 The old MINIX models can 'scrub up' well. This reminds me, I really ought to finish my Mk.2 conversion; it really shouldn't tale 30 years! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I agree, they can come up very nicely with a full overall repaint and few extra paint touches. I prefer the old 'chromed' wheels but even those 'orrible black discs respond well to some painted detailing. I like to paint black inside the window surrounds and wheel arches as well. Finally, many look 'under-wheeled': that is, the wheels are too far inside the wheel arches. I cut the axles and lengthen them, using a little plastic tubing. One could also glue the front axle halves at angles to represent steering if one wishes. Many of the more common Minix models are still available cheaply at swap meets - Ford Anglias, Morris 1100s, Vauxhall Vivas, Triumph 2000s and Ford Thames vans come to mind. I used some of Bernard (TPM's) Rostyle wheels on one Triumph 2000 to represent a 2.5PI version. Less commonly, there were Hillman Minxes, Ford Corsairs, Vauxhall Victor 101s and Hillman Imps. I have not seen any of the Vauxhall Cresta estates or Austin 1800s at reasonable prices - they are around but are very 'collectible' so command silly prices. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 24, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 24, 2014 Minix also made a Simca and IIRC an American 'Muscle car' as well as a builders trailer. The Simca is fairly common but the American car is as rare as hens teeth. The Cresta estate is also quite rare but the 1800 is not so rare. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 The American car (No.17) was a Rambler 770 Classic http://www.87thscale.info/images/MINIX_Rambler770.jpg, quite an unusual beast. Here's the real one http://www.amcrc.com/sale/callaway1.jpg This shared the larger wheels otherwise only used in the Ford Thames van. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 25, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 25, 2014 Thanks Bernard, they sold more in the USA than in the UK. They are extremely rare, only a handful are known to survive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McRuss Posted March 25, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 25, 2014 Hello Bernard, in Germany Wiking produced a similar looking car. There it was called Chevrolet Malibu. I googled the Chevy, and it is said that the Chevy Malibu was built from 1978 on, But the Wiking model shows no similarity with the real car. It looks more like your mentioned Rambler. http://www.ebay.de/itm/TZ-759-Wiking-Chevrolet-Malibu-mit-Zughacken-/390801224252 Markus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLR Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Yes I think they're alright, they seem to be reasonably accurate. Although I only have the two at the moment I'll try to get 1 or 2 more, the current ones came off a Hornby Car Transporter.The advantage I think they have over the others is that they're made of precoloured plastic making them Ideal for repainting.Little something I forgot to mention in the earlier post - If you look real closely it has mud flaps Good fun little modelling project!One day I'll add some number plates.Cheers, Reece Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 The Malibu goes back further than that. The Wiking model seems to be based on the 1964 version (I say with caution as minor styling changes may mean it's a 1965 or '66, but with the same basic bodyshell) like this: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/chevrolet-malibu1.htm I had one of these in N Gauge I converted to a Vauxhall Cresta PC (which looks more or less like this: http://mg1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130310052301/tractors/images/8/86/Vauxhall_Viscount_first_registered_May_1972_3300cc.JPG (actually a Viscount, but that's a more luxurious version of the same car) As British N is a slightly larger scale (1:148 against 1:160) the conversion is pretty close to the right size. Please bear in mind I did this about 35 years ago; I would hope to make a slightly better job if I did another. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 25, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 25, 2014 Definitely a different car though. Minix were far better detailed than Dinky Dublo, if you look carefully at the Thames van you will see that it has all the badges and lights moulded on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu357 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Some nice models on here, Here is my OO Oxford Bedford TK in green slime livery, inspired by all the wet weather at the moment! theres an old mountain bike in front of it too. (I had to cut the back off the TK as it was too long to fit where I'd planned, oh well its dark under my arches! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamperman36 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Just looking at some of the great vehicles in this thread, I get so fed up of seeing layouts at shows that have amazing scenery and trains but are let down by toy cars or underscale vehicles. Heres a few of my attempts, I hope you like them First pic is a 22 tonne Scania gas bottle delivery lorry, based on the Energas lorries, I have yet to do the lettering. Second pic is a scratch built JCB Loadall telescopic handler, I have first hand knowledge of these as I used to drive one. Final photo for the moment is a pair of sideloaders, the red one is a Kalmar and the second is a Lancer Boss. I also have first hand knowledge of these as I drove sideloaders for about 15 years in timber yards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfish Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Currently on me bench. A semi scratch-built Low loader trailer using parts of a kirbri kit and various plastic sheeting and strip. The tractor unit is just posed for now I've got another unit currently being stripped and re painted. Jaymes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamperman36 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Is the tank the intended load or are you going to use something else, it would look good with some plant machinery onboard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfish Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 HI Tamperman, Sorry the tank is just for scale as I'm a military modeller mainly. I've got an excavator to put on the back all being well. JAymes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamperman36 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Look forward to seeing the finished article with the load, are you going to try and model all the chaining and strapping that will be needed, hope you can find some good ideas for how it could be loaded Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLR Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I had my new car arrive today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfish Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Tamper man, Yes I will have it all chained down. I've just got to scratch build some ratchets and chain tensioners. Modelling it will be easy as my dad moves plant equipment for a living so I know a little bit about securely chaining loads down. I'll have some paint on it tomorrow hopefully and get the tractor unit sorted Jaymes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamperman36 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Langley models do chain tensioners and chain down loops, they also do folded wagon sheets and coiled ropes. You can get them as individual pieces if you see them at an exhibition or I would imagine you could order some online if your order is big enough. As I said if you can see them at an exhibition they usually have loads of loose parts that you can go through and buy individual parts, very useful for building trucks/trailers such as 5th wheels, landing legs, winches, wheels etc, really worth looking at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted November 28, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 28, 2014 Looking for a 4mm Vauxhall Viva HA Van model Anyone know if it has been produced? Thanks Eltel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I used to do a kit, but it's out of production. You might find one second hand. http://www.tpmodels.co.uk/64B28.html Corgi did a 1:72 version in their Trackside range http://www.ehattons.com/25362/Corgi_Trackside_inc_Lledo_Diecast_Vehicles_DG209010_Bedford_HA_van_in_Pukka_Pies_livery/StockDetail.aspx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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