Catkins Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 The one type of vehicle that I haven't seen produced commercially is a modern 8-wheeled tipper, either with an aggregates body or a bulk grain body. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Not much in the way of rubbish trucks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinkyme Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 You can get 8 wheel tippers in1/87 scale, you can purchase them at DAF truck dealers parts departments for around ten pounds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm81 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Not much in the way of rubbish trucks Agreed, Leyland Cruisers were used and also some Dennis cabbed ones I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley47708 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Next Oxford catalogue will be done out soon, current one up to September, wonder what joys await to be found in it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Not much in the way of rubbish trucks There's loads here: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamperman36 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I have usually use the Knightwing kit of the Foden 8 legger tipper as a starting point for my 8 leggers, using the chassis and adding different cabs and bodies. Some more 7.5 tonners 2 axle rigids 17 ton 2 axle rigids 22 ton 3 axle rigids 32.5 ton 4 axle rigids All with a mix of body types would be good, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidbr Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I was demonstrating a Scaleforum recently and had my selection of road vehicles out. I am modelling pre-1920 and a number of people asked where I got my models from. I am modelling in 4mm. Most of mine come from Springside, Langley and WD Models with a couple of older Eames kits. There is a real shortage of vehicles, cars especially, for this era, in fact a shortage pre-1930. After that date there are many more vehicles on offer. Does anyone know of more sources for (say) pre-1925 motor vehicles? Several people wanted a prestige car like a Rolls - no chance! Sources of horse-drawn vehicles would also be appreciated. I know of Dart, Langley, WD Models, Scalelink and Rod Parker. Can anyone add to the list? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted September 29, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 29, 2015 I was demonstrating a Scaleforum recently and had my selection of road vehicles out. I am modelling pre-1920 and a number of people asked where I got my models from. I am modelling in 4mm. Most of mine come from Springside, Langley and WD Models with a couple of older Eames kits. There is a real shortage of vehicles, cars especially, for this era, in fact a shortage pre-1930. After that date there are many more vehicles on offer. Does anyone know of more sources for (say) pre-1925 motor vehicles? Several people wanted a prestige car like a Rolls - no chance! Sources of horse-drawn vehicles would also be appreciated. I know of Dart, Langley, WD Models, Scalelink and Rod Parker. Can anyone add to the list? There is a Polish plastic kit company called RPM that produces kits of the Mack 'Bulldog' truck and two versions of model T Ford in 1/72 scale. The model T Ford models are very close to 1/76 scale rather than the claimed 1/72 scale. The two models are an open light truck with the pre-1916 shape radiator and an ambulance with the post 1916 shape radiator. The first model can be used as it is and the second can be used to represent a van with little modification. Both models are left hand drive but being plastic kits this can be easily dealt with and both kits come with alternative lights (oil, acetylene or electric) which can be very useful. The Mack I can't say anything about as I have not tried that particular kit. Another source of pre 1930 cars is the Harbutts series, that used to be given away at petrol stations, they sometimes appear at swap meets but are a bit crude by modern standards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 What about days gone by or are they a smidge to big for OO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted September 30, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 30, 2015 What about days gone by or are they a smidge to big for OO Like Matchbox they are 'fit the box' scale. One model that was 1/76 scale was the Scammell heavy lorry that has been carried over to the Corgi Trackside range. The bus models are under-scale, about HO scale and most of the others are very over-scale. The Keilcraft/Amerang/Knightwing models are useful but are a bit crude and basic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRail Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Phil I like the term fit the box scale very descriptive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nzflyer Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 What era does Oxford's London Fire Brigade Landy belong to? The only photos of a real-life LFB vehicle of the same description is a six-wheeled monster that I found online and on Wikipedia: 'The Brigade's only six-wheel drive all-terrain unit is an adapted Land Rover based at Biggin Hill. It may be mobilised to incidents in the rural outskirts of London where normal appliances may struggle with access to the fireground.' Doesn't sound anything like what Oxford's produced? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeharvey22 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Judging by the B549WYO number plate the LFB Land Rover is mid 1980s. The adjacent numbers were used when new on 1984 Dodge Turntable Ladders which still carried the numbers well into the 2000s as reserve appliances. The earliest Fire Brigade fleetbook I have starts in 1995 by which time the Land Rover might well have left the fleet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamperman36 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 The Landrover produced by Oxford covers a very wide time period as it is used to cover from mid 80s to present day due to the fact that the real vehicle has changed little (in main body design) over this time. It could even be used to cover the original V8 version. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Searle Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Hope this is of help. B549 WYO Registered Central London 21st May 1985. Currently untaxed no MOT Colour Green Engine 3528cc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Which gaps need filling? Some bog standard common saloon/hatchback vehicles from the 70s, 80s and 90s (Fiestas, Escorts, Cortinas, Sierras, Granadas, Vivas, Marinas, Novas, Cavaliers, Vectras, Carltons, Alegros, Marinas, etc) PER. . . .LEASE. And in N Gauge 1:148 scale. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRail Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Quite a few of the cars you mention are now available from Oxford diecast with a few more due for release this is on 00 guage however Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Quite a few of the cars you mention are now available from Oxford diecast with a few more due for release this is on 00 guage however But unfortunately none yet available (or planned?) in N 1:148. It must be time for someone to apply the shrink ray. G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley47708 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 February to May 2016 Oxford Die cast catalogue now available online at their website. Good to see more and more 1980s lorries. Royal Mail Ford Cargo for one, although does anyone know what period the livery represents, is it too late for 1986? Suspect it is a wee bit too late for my mid 80s layout. Looking forward to the Sierra, Cavalier and Astra, am hoping to pick up the Volvo at either Doncaster or Glasgow show. Still hoping for Rover SD1s and the original Range Rover................. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 8, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 8, 2016 February to May 2016 Oxford Die cast catalogue now available online at their website. Good to see more and more 1980s lorries. Royal Mail Ford Cargo for one, although does anyone know what period the livery represents, is it too late for 1986? Suspect it is a wee bit too late for my mid 80s layout. Looking forward to the Sierra, Cavalier and Astra, am hoping to pick up the Volvo at either Doncaster or Glasgow show. Still hoping for Rover SD1s and the original Range Rover................. A Rover SD1 is peciled in for 2017, as they have just produced the Range Rover TACR version the normal one shouldn't be to far away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley47708 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Roll of 2017.............. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 We are in desperate need of some ambulances for the 1980s period !!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 February to May 2016 Oxford Die cast catalogue now available online at their website. Good to see more and more 1980s lorries. Royal Mail Ford Cargo for one, although does anyone know what period the livery represents, is it too late for 1986? Suspect it is a wee bit too late for my mid 80s layout. Looking forward to the Sierra, Cavalier and Astra, am hoping to pick up the Volvo at either Doncaster or Glasgow show. Still hoping for Rover SD1s and the original Range Rover................. The Cargo should be good for your layout, they were in production between 1981 and 1990, I think the Royal Mail started buying them from about 1984 onwards although the Leyland Roadrunners were more common from memory. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley47708 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Thanks 37114, I was aware the cargo was around in 85/86, but was not sure about the particular livery on it Having looked online it appears the livery on the Ford Cargo is post 1990.http://www.lightstraw.co.uk/gpo/tpo/nightmail3.html#LettersThis is based on the Royal Mail logo"In 1990, the new 'Royal Mail' logo with crown on white background was introduced. Note that the double lined yellow lettering is retained." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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