Kirley Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Lorries for 40' & 45' Containers - any suggestions please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Train model Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Corgi-CC18007-Volvo-FH-Fridge-Iggy-Madden-Transport-Galway-1-76-/400555326291?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item5d42f53b53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 Thanks but it is a container lorry I'm after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Train model Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Thanks but it is a container lorry I'm after. Sorry can you post some kind of picture the truck I posted has a 40 ft irish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Train model Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 http://www.ebay.ie/itm/DIE-CAST-FIRST-EDITION-BEDFORD-TK-20-BOXVAN-IN-SAINSBURYS-LIVERY-NEW-BOXED-/190964411443?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item2c765dac33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Train model Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Oops got it now sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Train model Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 http://www.ebay.ie/itm/OO-1-76-40-foot-White-6-Wheel-Trailer-unit-Fantastic-Model-Card-Kit-/321064039914?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item4ac0e875ea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevrail Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) I think this is what you are after Kieran http://www.ehattons.com/33554/Oxford_Diecast_76VOL01CT_Volvo_D_TEC_CombiTrailer_Norfolkline_for_intermodal_freight_containers/StockDetail.aspxhttp://www.ehattons.com/34636/Oxford_Diecast_76DAF02CT_DAF_105_D_TEC_CombiTrailer_Bulmers_Transport_/StockDetail.aspx http://www.ehattons.com/33551/Oxford_Diecast_76DAF01CT_DAF_D_TEC_CombiTrailer_Deben_Transport_for_Intermodal_Freight_Containers/StockDetail.aspx Edited November 15, 2013 by kevrail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevrail Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Kieran you can buy the trailer as a single item from Hattons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevrail Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Currently they have a good choice of liveries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aclass007 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Nice trucks! .... But the two centre axles on the trailer would need to be removed for it to look Irish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinkansen Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 PH designs do a nice Container trailer brass kit, have a look at... http://www.phd-design-etchings.co.uk/Products/Trailer/trailer.htm. It looks a lot more regular looking than Oxford combi trailer. I have one of the Oxford models which i reckon needs minor mods for a hornby/bachmann container to sit properly on. The twist locks project uneven and the 'combined' trailers tend to separate and not stay together! Oddy complex model for something that should be so simple. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynnzer Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 i have just finished building one of the phd kits. i will get the details and photos uploaded asap for anyone interested glynnzer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 Thanks Guys for the replies. I should have been more specific, looking for a Container lorry 80' -90's vintage. I did not know there were kits to build trailers and it looks the part alright but I was hoping there would be something off the shelf to suit this period -really surprised there's not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayner Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Thanks Guys for the replies. I should have been more specific, looking for a Container lorry 80' -90's vintage. I did not know there were kits to build trailers and it looks the part alright but I was hoping there would be something off the shelf to suit this period -really surprised there's not. There seems to be a surprising gap for suitable trucks between the 60s-90s. One of the Corgi or EFE flatbed Atkinson, AEC or Leyland artics might pass muster for a hacker picking up 20' containers from the railway. No one seems to do a Guy Big J tractor unit, these were used by CIE up to the Scan. truck era, but it might be possible to graft the cab off a rigid onto an artic chassis. Livery was simple black cab broken wheel emblem on the doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 (edited) For the ultimate in detailed accuracy try phd designs, c.€30 inclusive of p&p. I have one, pure class. http://www.phd-design-etchings.co.uk/Products/Trailer/trailer.htm Damn. Just realise Shinkasen got there before me. Are you thinking of trailers like these? Edited November 16, 2013 by Weshty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 I just want a few Lorries/ Trailers for my Container Yard and was really disappointed at the lack of suitable RTR vehicles. Then I remembered some Tesco lorries I bought a long time ago so I took one out to have a look. This is one with the back removed and a 30' container placed on to see the effect. I know it's away under scale but in a yard away from 'proper scale' lorries I might get away with it. Any other suggestions most welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishtrains2730 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 how about this one even thought it's 1:87? clooks like a Renault but could be altered to be a ford transcontinental circa 1980's http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HERPA-HO-OO-GAUGE-1-87-SCALE-TRUCK-LORRY-BOXED-/121215981650?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item1c39091852 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnthebox Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) Hi Kirley, how about these, not Irish, but !! the ERF look's nice, http://www.modelstore.co.uk/index.php?route=product/search&keyword=flatbed%20trailer&category_id=0&page=1 Edited November 18, 2013 by burnthebox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevrail Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) Kieran try this site for lorries may be of some use http://www.scalemodelvehicles.com/trucks.htm Someone posted a conversion of an Oxford container truck to a flatbed truck but I can't remember who. Edited November 19, 2013 by kevrail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Thanks for all the suggestions. Burnthebox –that site looked interesting but not available in 1/76 scale. Kevin –Scale Model Vehicles looks worth following up. It was Anthony in his Workbench that showed the conversion - excellent work as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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