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Post subject: civilian cars  Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 1:48 pm |
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Hi,
probably this question has already been asked but does anyone knows a 15mm manufacutrer of civilian cars, trucks, tankers etc. and civilian stuff in general?
Thanks a lot for any answer
Sergio
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Shawn
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Post subject: Re: civilian cars Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 3:17 pm |
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I use 1/87 scale model railroad cars - they mix in great with 15mm figures and vehicles.
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Post subject: Re: civilian cars Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2012 3:24 pm |
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A quick web search for 1/100 came up with this, looks interesting. http://www.howardmodels.com/supplies/on ... erform.htmFor archutectural models. Tom
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Post subject: Re: civilian cars Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 2:21 am |
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Cheaper option might be matchbox - these are currently £1.49 in Willkinsons and £1 per unit in ASDA in UK.
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Post subject: Re: civilian cars Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 9:51 am |
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Matchbox uses the "whatever fits in the box" scale - so the smaller the vehicle, the larger they make it and vice versa. So, a Mini-Cooper from Matchbox might be ENORMOUS to 15mm figures while a UPS truck might be just about right. I keep a beat up old 15mm figure in my pocket so that I can compare it to toy cars/trucks I might be interested in while still in the store.
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Post subject: Re: civilian cars Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 10:40 pm |
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You all might try " train show". I have found both HO or 1:87 scale modern buildings and civilian cars in the flea market or used terrian sales booths. Averaging $4.00-7.00 per piece.
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Post subject: Re: civilian cars Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 3:51 am |
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try the tomica range, the scale is normaly shown on the box, they do a lot of trucks and assorted vehicles in 1/90th down to 1/115 scales including bulldozers and plant.
a quick look on ebay will show you what is out there, the pics sellers use often shows the box with the scale on the side.
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Post subject: Re: civilian cars Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 4:15 am |
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cosmico wrote: Hi,
probably this question has already been asked but does anyone knows a 15mm manufacutrer of civilian cars, trucks, tankers etc. and civilian stuff in general?
Thanks a lot for any answer
Sergio ebay is a good source http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/100x-Building ... 45f9cbd6a6 ( thi seller is very good , i have bought hundreds of trees from him over the last few years ) as are the railroad stores ( google/ebay whatever ) , 1/100 ( 15mm ) is UK railroad scale TT , in europe TT was actually 1/120 . so the models tend to vary a little in size ...
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Post subject: Re: civilian cars Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 2:09 pm |
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Post subject: Re: civilian cars Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 10:02 am |
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thomaso827 wrote: A quick web search for 1/100 came up with this, looks interesting. http://www.howardmodels.com/supplies/on ... erform.htmFor archutectural models. Tom Thanks for that. I might have to look into a few of those. I would really like to find a good crown victoria model for working on my Omaha Police Department list. Some of the full sized cars might work well enough in 15mm.
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