The 1:43 Vehicle Thread

[DJ Dangerous]

IXO Models TR050 1970 DAF 2600 and an Altaya Models No. 42 trailer with CMA-CGM containers, both sourced from eBay.

As far as I can see, the IXO and Altaya trailers and containers are identical tooling-wise, everything is interchangable.

The only difference, as with Oxford vs. Atlas, is that Altaya use triangular-head screws.

Will add video later.

 

 

[DJ Dangerous]

And a short video of the same:

 

 

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IXO Models TTR012 1978 DAF 2800 with the usual Salvat / Edicola trailer and Everest containers:

 

 

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IXO Models TR149.22 and TR100, a 1993 Freightliner FLA and a Mack R-Series, both from Coches de Metal!

 

 

 

 

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IXO Models TR156.22 1994 Mercedes Benz SK II 1850 in black from Coches de Metal.

 

 

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Four Mercedes cabs from IXO spanning three decades:

 

Edited October 14, 2023 by DJ Dangerous

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Quick peek at a lovely IXO Scania...

 

 

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A few pics taken last night:

 

 

[DJ Dangerous]

Renault R420 with MSC 20' boxes, again on a butchered Edicola / Salvat trailer.

Can't decide whether the trailers look better with or without the wheel arches.

Must dig out the red R420, too.

Enjoy!

 

 

[DJ Dangerous]

And the red variant for comparison:

 

 

[DJ Dangerous]

Team DAF!

 

 

[JasonB]

Impressive lineup, Dave.  

[DJ Dangerous]

Just now, JasonB said:

Impressive lineup, Dave.  

 

Still missing two that are on my hit list.

[DJ Dangerous]

Volvo FH12 Globetrotter with an APL container:

 

 

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Say hello to the Raba F26 from DeAgostini.

Parked alongside an Altaya DAF 2800 for reference.

 

 

[Barryd88]

@DJ Dangerous would you be ever interested in selling one of the white gt turbo models I have that exact car and Iv been looking for one a long time now 

[Barryd88]

On 7/5/2023 at 8:11 PM, DJ Dangerous said:

The second of the three Hi-Story Starlet GT Turbos, this time the white one; HS315-WH.

Have to confess that I don't remember ever seeing a white one. EP71 Turbos and Glanza Turbos, sure, but just can't place one of these.

Again, lovely detail. They go for silly money online but every now and then one comes along at a fair price.

 

 

@DJ Dangerous would you sell one of your gt turbo’s models I have that exact car and was looking for this model,,want to put in the car for shows ect

[DJ Dangerous]

8 hours ago, Barryd88 said:

@DJ Dangerous would you be ever interested in selling one of the white gt turbo models I have that exact car and Iv been looking for one a long time now 

 

Can let you have one of them for €100. Have a mule heading up on Tuesday who may be able to bring it up and meet you during the week. Would have to be Dublin.

Alternatively, I can post it. Got a postage price for @MOGUL last year, similar size parcel, think it was a little over €20, not fully sure.

Bought these direct from BenBenModels in China. They had them for sale for something silly like €160 or €170, so I made an offer, then we haggled, and settled on €100 each for the six.

This is their eBay store:

https://www.ebay.es/str/onelink888

They currently have KP's at €65 to €70 each.

[Barryd88]

9 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said:

 

Can let you have one of them for €100. Have a mule heading up on Tuesday who may be able to bring it up and meet you during the week. Would have to be Dublin.

Alternatively, I can post it. Got a postage price for @MOGUL last year, similar size parcel, think it was a little over €20, not fully sure.

Bought these direct from BenBenModels in China. They had them for sale for something silly like €160 or €170, so I made an offer, then we haggled, and settled on €100 each for the six.

This is their eBay store:

https://www.ebay.es/str/onelink888

They currently have KP's at €65 to €70 each.

@DJ Dangerous that’s absolutely fair I can’t argue that,,here’s my number 0860525557 give me a what’s app and I’ll arrange posting and payment,,thanks 

[DJ Dangerous]

Who doesn't love a quickie at sunset?

Two 1:43 Starlet Turbos, little legends, and @Barryd88 should be receiving his any time now.

 

 

[DJ Dangerous]

Two lovely O Gauge Scania’s from IXO Models, the 141 and the 142.

The 142 is still available new:

https://cochesdemetal.es/1981-cabeza-tractora-scania-142-m-rojo-decorado-143-ixo-models-tr17322

The 141 is long sold out.

 

 

[Rob]

A very big family !

[Sean]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/23934652306/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=10159741897557307

 

if you are on facefook then this group comes recommended, your pictures reminded me of it.

[DJ Dangerous]

The Scania 141 and DAF 2800 side by side.

Interesting to see the sun dropping out from the calima before disappearing beyond the horizon.

The calima is not actually cloud, but sand suspended in the air.

 

 

[Darius43]

A few Kyosho Ferraris…

Cheers

Darius

[DJ Dangerous]

That’s some “few”, @Darius43!

Jaysus, talk about box-opening.

DeAgostini Mercedes Benz NG 2236 just arrived:

 

 

[Mol_PMB]

I normally model in 7mm scale, here's a few of my road vehicles, mostly IXO as a basis:

[DJ Dangerous]

Lovely stuff, @Mol_PMB. No MOL 20’s hiding in the background, though?

[Mol_PMB]

1 minute ago, DJ Dangerous said:

Lovely stuff, @Mol_PMB. No MOL 20’s hiding in the background, though?

I have done some 7mm scale containers, and I have the transfers for a MOL one, but like so many projects I haven't got around to it!

 

[DJ Dangerous]

8 minutes ago, Mol_PMB said:

I have done some 7mm scale containers, and I have the transfers for a MOL one, but like so many projects I haven't got around to it!

 

I got some 1:48 grey blanks but the shade looks more MAERSK than MOL, and the locking bars are incredibly fragile for removing and re-spraying.

 

8 minutes ago, Mol_PMB said:

I have done some 7mm scale containers, and I have the transfers for a MOL one, but like so many projects I haven't got around to it!

 

I got some 1:48 grey blanks but the shade looks more MAERSK than MOL, and the locking bars are incredibly fragile for removing and re-spraying.

 

[Mol_PMB]

And in that, you've highlighted one of the challenges with containers. The dimensions are standardised but the modelling scales aren't, so a 1:43.5 scale doesn't stack on a 1:45 scale or a 1:48 scale!

I scratchbuilt my 1:43.5 scale boxes, because there wasn't anything available in the right scale to match my desired prototypes (mid 1960s Manchester Liners).

Fortunately, for Irish 4mm scale there are some nice products available in 4mm scale. And I have found photos of both MOL containers and Manchester Liners containers on trains in Ireland so I can have a couple of my favourites. But CIE and BELL must dominate. I haven't yet got any Irish wagons capable of carrying containers so I mustn't get ahead of myself...