ChrisB Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I model the mid 80s to early 90s period and there really isn't much out there with which to populate a layout. There are certain models in particular that spanned a large time frame and, you might think, would sell well for the manufacturers. Things like Mk 4 Cortina, Sierra, Astra, Fiesta, Cavalier, Transit, Metro. Just bread and butter stuff that everybody drove and which could be found in any station car park for years. Neither is there much in the way of trucks for this period. What do you see as the most obvious/most viable gaps that need filling? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcb 3c Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 There were a lot of Maestros and Montegos around then as well .. Some Dodge Commandos and Dodge 50 (everywhere with all the utilities etc) series would be nice . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 There were a lot of Maestros and Montegos around then as well .. Some Dodge Commandos and Dodge 50 (everywhere with all the utilities etc) series would be nice . And Bedford CF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 18, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 18, 2013 A few post 1980's medium weight lorries would be useful. The 'Club of Four' cab could be made to represent DAF, Magirus, Renault (Saviem) and Volvo by just changing the grill and badges. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungrange Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I agree that cars from the 1990s is a big gap in 1:76 scale, although I'd extend it into the first years of this century as well, as my modelling period is circa 2007. Looking at the Oxford Diecast range, I have the choice of a few "brand new" cars such as the New Mini Mk II (introduced Novmber 2006), the forthcoming Vauxhall Corsa (introduced May 2006), the TX4 Taxi (also introduced around 2006) and the Land Rover Discovery III (introduced in 2004). However, apart from that its cars from the 1980 like the Ford Capri, which are very rare now (although I did see one last year). What I really would like to see are the popular cars that fill in that gap, preferably those from the late 1990s (in my case vehicles that were around 3 - 15 years old in 2007), so that I can create a realistic age profile. Cars high on my list of desirable vehicles would include: Ford Focus Mk I (1998 - 2005) Peugeot 206 (1998 - 2010) Vauxhall Astra Mk IV (1998 - 2004) Renault Clio Mk II (1998 - 2012) Nissan Micra Mk II (1993 - 2002) Lorries aren't quite such as issue for those of us modelling the 21st Century, although I would agree that some smaller delivery type trucks would be good. Thankfully it looks like Oxford are moving in that direction and in any case, all trucks are vastly out numbered by cars unless you're looking at modelling a freight yard. Regards David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 19, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 19, 2013 There is the Isuzu and Mitsubishi lorries recently introduced by Best Choose that are 90's vintage but something more common like the Iveco lorries would be welcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I model the mid 80s to early 90s period and there really isn't much out there with which to populate a layout. Hi chris This thread may help www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/6104-jim-s-ws-road-vehicles-thread/ Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Thanks Jim I thought I'd read most of what you've posted on here and on your New St site but but I'd missed...or forgotten about the Ford Cargoes. I think one of those, suitably modified, might do nicely! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 There's a lack of models for pre 1950 in N There's the Jowet Javelin and the Jaguar SS100 There is also the traditional Taxi and a couple of freight vehicles (mainly thanks to base toys who helpfully put dates on the box). I know pre 1950 private motoring was the preserve of the rich / business owners, but a Ford popular or other mass produced wouldn't go amiss. When you're building northern towns, giving more than the occasional Javelin or SS100 isn't right due to the expense these cars cost! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Thanks Jim I thought I'd read most of what you've posted on here and on your New St site but but I'd missed...or forgotten about the Ford Cargoes. I think one of those, suitably modified, might do nicely! Unfortunately the new street topic is spread over several threads and multiple versions of the forum. It's one of the reasons I am only really posting actual content on my site now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmatix Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Renault 4, 5, 6, 12, 14, 16 And for modern image: Mercedes Vito London Taxi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fitness Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 1950's - present day 1:43 (not 1:50!) scale buses....huge gap. Nuff said. JF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksilvercoaches Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 More mid-late 90s/early 2000s 'bread and butter' cars in OO get my vote. Repmobiles like the Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Vectra and maybe even some Japanese stuff (e.g. Toyota Carina) would fill a gap in modern day traffic as we seem to have a fair selection of recent cars and those from the 80s but nothing in between. On the commercial side, as has been said before some modern 7.5-tonners such as the Iveco Cargo and DAF LF would be welcome and being a fairground transport modeller I personally want more 1980s/90s Fodens and ERFs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 21, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2013 More mid-late 90s/early 2000s 'bread and butter' cars in OO get my vote. Repmobiles like the Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Vectra and maybe even some Japanese stuff (e.g. Toyota Carina) would fill a gap in modern day traffic as we seem to have a fair selection of recent cars and those from the 80s but nothing in between. On the commercial side, as has been said before some modern 7.5-tonners such as the Iveco Cargo and DAF LF would be welcome and being a fairground transport modeller I personally want more 1980s/90s Fodens and ERFs. Tomica have just bought out a Toyota Avensis estate in 1/75 scale. I have obtained a couple, they will need some work to make them presentable such as replacing the wheels and some of the 'smoked' glazing. The windows on the load compartment are 'solid', cast in with the body but its not too noticable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeharvey22 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 It is always worth looking at the vast Hongwell/Cararama and Yatming Road Signatures (nominally 1/72) ranges for 1990s to 2000s cars. Worth reviewing this page for the Hongwell cars some of which are now imported by Oxford Diecast. I particularly like the Ford Ka/Puma duo from the late 1990s/early 2000s, plus the Fiesta.. http://www.matchbox.box.nl/jnhcsnum.php?Sort=a The Yatming range is still imported by ToyWay/Pocketbond and included an Opel/Vauxhall Vectra and the VX220, plus Toyotas, Nissans, Mercedes, Opel, BMW, Saab, Lexus etc. I can't find a full listing for these but the current models are here:- http://www.pocketbond.co.uk/BrandCategoryScaleProductMenu.aspx?BrandID=46&CatID=46&ScaID=1 What I would like to see is car-derived vans for the 1980s onwards. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 22, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 22, 2013 Here is the Cararama 2012 catalogue. >> http://www.cararama.info/#/2012-catalogue/4568514907 the 1/72 cars are third down right hand end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdseyecircus Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Echo the call for Fodens & ERF's. Also Sherpa vans as used by BR,BT & Royal Mail. I emailed this to Oxford diecast who said they would consider it. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 25, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 25, 2013 A few of the more common prewar cars would be welcome such as Austin 7, Ford Y and pre series Morris Minor, and something a bit more exotic, a Morgan 3 wheeler. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dana Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 morris cowley ute on flicker http://www.flickr.com/photos/austin7nut/5675877759/in/set-72157626616568358 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crompton48 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 British Leyland Cars Marina's Maxi's Allegro's and the Wedge or Princess Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 British Leyland Cars Marina's Maxi's Allegro's and the Wedge or Princess Most of those due shortly from Oxford. Merf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dana Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 slighly off topic but is there a 1:76 scale ruler that i can get on the internet to make as then i can measure the collection of lideo and models of yesteryear that i have . Some of my collection look scale perfect but others are slightly another scale . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungrange Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 slighly off topic but is there a 1:76 scale ruler that i can get on the internet to make as then i can measure the collection of lideo and models of yesteryear that i have . Some of my collection look scale perfect but others are slightly another scale . Try http://www.squirestools.com/13-04.pdf. See page 3. Product code 040-104 S/Steel Scale Rule 4mm/Foot - OO Gauge.......... £3.99 Regards David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhymad Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 dana, you can download a free 1/76 scale ruler from scalescenes.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I may be wrong but I get the impression that the model motorist has a very comfortable standard of living as they all seem to drive around in top of the range models. Some everday, base / mid range models of all makes would be nice instead of things with big spoilers, or other expensive extras attached. It's getting better but I don't think what is available RTP is representative of the average street. Looking out the window I can see a Honda Jazz, Accord, Ford Focus (not an ST) , Mazda 3, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra (old style) Citroen C4 Picasso, Ford Mondeo, Ford Ka (old style), A class Mercedes and Citroen DS3. (these are not all mine I hasten to add) Of those only the DS3 stands a chance of being avialable RTP at any point due to its quirkiness (for want of a better word. ) The rest are just too ordinary (Not sure about the Merc though) Perhaps the market for model cars is just too narrow to contemplate the ordinary (unless of course the ordinary is from 40-50 years ago) On the era side the 80s to the present are definintely short of useful vehicles to populate the high street / station car park. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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