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nachoman
who makes HO scale automobiles, circa pre-1920? Model T's and such. Preferably cheaper ones that I can detail and paint myself. The ones I am finding seem to be too expensive.
kevin
kevin
Which ones are you finding?
I think that Jordan Miniatures makes some early Model T's, etc.
Andrew
I think that Jordan Miniatures makes some early Model T's, etc.
Andrew
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nachoman
the jordan ones are all I am finding. But those seem to run 8-12$ per unit. That seems to be more than I want to shell out for a vehicle kit.
kevin
kevin
Well, the Jordan ones aren't really that bad. Take a look at http://www.micronart.com/HO_LIST.html where brass kits for vehicles in 19XX to 1930 will cost you $22 - $65. They used to list "RTR" models too, although now you have to call for a price. They were in the hundreds of $$$...!
Try the 1:87 Vehicle Club manufacturer listing for other ideas: http://www.1-87vehicles.org/directory/directory.php
EDIT - Woodland Scenics also makes white metal kits that are about the same price as the Jordan ones. They are more fiddly to put together though, as the castings often need a lot of filing/clean up. However, they offer a few things that Jordan doesn't.
Andrew
Try the 1:87 Vehicle Club manufacturer listing for other ideas: http://www.1-87vehicles.org/directory/directory.php
EDIT - Woodland Scenics also makes white metal kits that are about the same price as the Jordan ones. They are more fiddly to put together though, as the castings often need a lot of filing/clean up. However, they offer a few things that Jordan doesn't.
Andrew
would those days not be the horse and buggy days???
it is hard to justify the type of money they want for any models they produce these days for something that will never move on the layout.
it is hard to justify the type of money they want for any models they produce these days for something that will never move on the layout.
If you want vehicles from before 1920, I think Jordan Models are the only ones built other than horse and buggy models. I think most other manufacturers are making models from 1920's on.
Maybe
Are you looking for real good, high quality cast stuff? I have some of the old open-air looking, but they are plastic. If you're interested, I'll post a few pics.
Lynn
Are you looking for real good, high quality cast stuff? I have some of the old open-air looking, but they are plastic. If you're interested, I'll post a few pics.
Lynn
Lynn,
I am interested in seeing your pictures...! I model "between the wars", which would also call for some pre-1920s vehicles.
Thanks
Andrew
I am interested in seeing your pictures...! I model "between the wars", which would also call for some pre-1920s vehicles.
Thanks
Andrew
jordan best bang for buck
I model Candian prairies 1915 and I have to agree that Jordan is generally the best buy and biggest selection. You can still put in a number of horse drwan vehicles as milk was still delivered that way in many citys well into the 1950's.
Model Railroad Craftsman had an article a number of years ago on biulding/bashing 1920-30's vehicles and if you check the web for magazine articles
start here
http://index.mrmag.com and use keyword search for "automobile" and work from there.
I just did a quick search and found these articles which may have relevant info - the scale may not match but you can use the techniques for whatever scale you are using.
[SIZE=+1]Easy-to-make trucks[/SIZE]
N Scale, July/August 2003 page 60
a cattle truck and a refrigerated truck
( "CARROLL, CHRIS", "CARROLL, GEORGE", KITBASH, TRUCK, VEHICLE, CONSTRUCTION, N, NSCA
[SIZE=+1]Vehicles[/SIZE]
N Scale, November/December 2002 page 32
photos of models; suggestions on building them
(
PHOTO, TRUCK, "TYHURST, DALLAS", VEHICLE, N, NSCA )
[SIZE=+1]A Scratchbuilt Coal Truck[/SIZE]
Finescale Railroader, June/July 1999 page 52
( "BAKHTAR, PETER", COAL,
SCRATCHBUILD, TRUCK, VEHICLE, CONSTRUCTION, FSR )
[SIZE=+1]Kitbashing "changed era" trucks[/SIZE]
Railroad Model Craftsman, September 1998 page 92
( "FOLTZ, BOB", KITBASH, MAGNUSON, TRUCK, VEHICLE, CONSTRUCTION, RMC )
[SIZE=+1][/SIZE][SIZE=+1]The Modelmaker's Notebook: A 1917 Klieber 3 1/2 ton truck[/SIZE]
Narrow Gauge & Short Line Gazette, May/June 1992 page 61
( "ARMITAGE, AL",
DRAWING, KLIEBER, MODELMAKERS, NOTEBOOK, TRUCK, VEHICLE,
PROTOTYPE, NGSL )
[SIZE=+1]The Modelmaker's Notebook: A 1922 International Model 61 3-ton truck[/SIZE]
Narrow Gauge & Short Line Gazette, September/October 1992 page 61
( "ARMITAGE, AL",
DRAWING, INTERNATIONAL, MODELMAKERS, NOTEBOOK, TRUCK, VEHICLE,
PROTOTYPE, NGSL )
[SIZE=+1]The Modelmaker's Notebook: A 1911 Packard 2-ton truck[/SIZE]
Narrow Gauge & Short Line Gazette, March/April 1991 page 46
( "ARMITAGE, AL",
DRAWING, MODELMAKERS, NOTEBOOK, PACKARD, TRUCK, VEHICLE,
PROTOTYPE, NGSL )
[SIZE=+1]1920's Highway Trucks: They fix the date of any scene[/SIZE]
Mainline Modeler, April 1988 page 26
( "LAMBERT, DAVID", TRUCK, VEHICLE, MM )
[SIZE=+1]Variety of trucks - kitbash realistic looking trucks[/SIZE]
Railroad Model Craftsman, June 1982 page 60
( "GOINS, DAN", KITBASH, TRUCK, VEHICLE, CONSTRUCTION, RMC )
Good luck
Tim
I model Candian prairies 1915 and I have to agree that Jordan is generally the best buy and biggest selection. You can still put in a number of horse drwan vehicles as milk was still delivered that way in many citys well into the 1950's.
Model Railroad Craftsman had an article a number of years ago on biulding/bashing 1920-30's vehicles and if you check the web for magazine articles
start here
http://index.mrmag.com and use keyword search for "automobile" and work from there.
I just did a quick search and found these articles which may have relevant info - the scale may not match but you can use the techniques for whatever scale you are using.
[SIZE=+1]Easy-to-make trucks[/SIZE]
N Scale, July/August 2003 page 60
a cattle truck and a refrigerated truck
( "CARROLL, CHRIS", "CARROLL, GEORGE", KITBASH, TRUCK, VEHICLE, CONSTRUCTION, N, NSCA
[SIZE=+1]Vehicles[/SIZE]
N Scale, November/December 2002 page 32
photos of models; suggestions on building them
(
[SIZE=+1]A Scratchbuilt Coal Truck[/SIZE]
Finescale Railroader, June/July 1999 page 52
( "BAKHTAR, PETER", COAL,
[SIZE=+1]Kitbashing "changed era" trucks[/SIZE]
Railroad Model Craftsman, September 1998 page 92
( "FOLTZ, BOB", KITBASH, MAGNUSON, TRUCK, VEHICLE, CONSTRUCTION, RMC )
[SIZE=+1][/SIZE][SIZE=+1]The Modelmaker's Notebook: A 1917 Klieber 3 1/2 ton truck[/SIZE]
Narrow Gauge & Short Line Gazette, May/June 1992 page 61
( "ARMITAGE, AL",
[SIZE=+1]The Modelmaker's Notebook: A 1922 International Model 61 3-ton truck[/SIZE]
Narrow Gauge & Short Line Gazette, September/October 1992 page 61
( "ARMITAGE, AL",
[SIZE=+1]The Modelmaker's Notebook: A 1911 Packard 2-ton truck[/SIZE]
Narrow Gauge & Short Line Gazette, March/April 1991 page 46
( "ARMITAGE, AL",
[SIZE=+1]1920's Highway Trucks: They fix the date of any scene[/SIZE]
Mainline Modeler, April 1988 page 26
( "LAMBERT, DAVID", TRUCK, VEHICLE, MM )
[SIZE=+1]Variety of trucks - kitbash realistic looking trucks[/SIZE]
Railroad Model Craftsman, June 1982 page 60
( "GOINS, DAN", KITBASH, TRUCK, VEHICLE, CONSTRUCTION, RMC )
Good luck
Tim
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nachoman
Lynn,
Are those the IHC autos from a while ago? They sold them at something like 5 for $20 (???).
Andrew
Are those the IHC autos from a while ago? They sold them at something like 5 for $20 (???).
Andrew
Andrew, I don't know. I have just collected them from garage sales over the years.
A lot of them just have 'MADE IN CHINA' on the bottom.
Lynn
A lot of them just have 'MADE IN CHINA' on the bottom.
Lynn
