I am scratch building an SCR 584 radar trailer for a diorama . I have a suitable radar dish and Pendraken crew . Can anyone nail the source for a suitable trailer - 1/150, N Gauge or even a toy that could be modified?
It looks like the back of most trucks - except it is very square at the corners and top. Would the office version of the Opel Blitz work, with a bit of hacksaw conversion to remove the cab?
Hello Sunray
If you're looking for accuracy the best would be to scratchbuild it, it looks like a fairly simple construction. If you're looking for the quick and dirty you might be able to get by with the trailer from the Oxford Diecast mechanical horse or Scammell Scarab (https://hattonsimages.blob.core.windows.net/products340pxwide/NMH011_26779_Qty1_1.jpg)(https://hattonsimages.blob.core.windows.net/products340pxwide/NRAB003_29185_Qty1_1.jpg).
They're both about 4 quid at eHattons http://www.ehattons.com/stocklist/1000488/1000589/1000669/0/Oxford_Diecast_N_Gauge_Commercial_vehicles/prodlist.aspx (http://www.ehattons.com/stocklist/1000488/1000589/1000669/0/Oxford_Diecast_N_Gauge_Commercial_vehicles/prodlist.aspx)
Cheers
GrumpyOldMan
Many thanks for responding Fred and Vic. Yes, these two options were "on my radar" - plus the P&D Marsh Artic trailer.
Part of me does not want to take a hacksaw to a neat n gauge Oxford model. Hence the look for cheap toy options.
I have to say I miss the demise of Micro machines - they often had a cheap 'fit the blister' model close to 1/150 that could be tweaked.
I would appreciate it if you continue the keep a look now you know what I am looking for, and post it you make a find.
Thanks
Quote from: GrumpyOldMan on 18 January 2016, 09:44:03 PM
Hello Sunray
If you're looking for accuracy the best would be to scratchbuild it, it looks like a fairly simple construction. If you're looking for the quick and dirty you might be able to get by with the trailer from the Oxford Diecast mechanical horse or Scammell Scarab (https://hattonsimages.blob.core.windows.net/products340pxwide/NMH011_26779_Qty1_1.jpg)(https://hattonsimages.blob.core.windows.net/products340pxwide/NRAB003_29185_Qty1_1.jpg).
They're both about 4 quid at eHattons http://www.ehattons.com/stocklist/1000488/1000589/1000669/0/Oxford_Diecast_N_Gauge_Commercial_vehicles/prodlist.aspx (http://www.ehattons.com/stocklist/1000488/1000589/1000669/0/Oxford_Diecast_N_Gauge_Commercial_vehicles/prodlist.aspx)
Cheers
GrumpyOldMan
I have one of these with a flat bed trailer