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General Category => N Gauge Discussion => Topic started by: LAandNQFan on June 28, 2017, 11:44:18 PM

Title: 1930s road vehicles
Post by: LAandNQFan on June 28, 2017, 11:44:18 PM
Can anyone help me source some road vehicles appropriate to West Wales in the 1930s, please?  All I have found is a Langley Austin 7.
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Title: Re: 1930s road vehicles
Post by: Quicknick on June 29, 2017, 12:18:21 AM
Quote from: LAandNQFan on June 28, 2017, 11:44:18 PM
Can anyone help me source some road vehicles appropriate to West Wales in the 1930s, please?  All I have found is a Langley Austin 7.
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Hi There, this may help

R Parker Vehicles - Whitemetal Kits

NG-12 1938-48 Wolseley 18/85 saloon
NG-15 1935-38 Morris Eight saloon
NG-17 1935-38 Morris Eight 5cwt van
NG-18 1930s Austin Ten saloon
NG-19 1932 Morris 8cwt 'Flat-nose' van
NG-20 1931- 35 Bedford WLG dropside truck
NG-21 1933-37 Morris Commercial 2t van
NG-26   Bedford WLG Dropside Truck
NG-31   Single Horse 35cwt Parcels Van ST100
NG-32   Single Horse Milk Float / Cart
NG-29   Bullnose Morris Cowley
NG-36   Foden 12-Ton 6 Wheel Steam Wagon
NG-28   Fordson 7V Heavy Pump Fire Appliance (1939)

I have some of these kits, not made up yet but look pretty good, and match my ERA for pre WW2.

Regards
Nick
Title: Re: 1930s road vehicles
Post by: moogle on June 29, 2017, 12:45:59 AM
P&D Marsh do a few, bullnose morris for example. http://www.pdmarshmodels.com/product_list.php?gauge='N'&cat2='70' (http://www.pdmarshmodels.com/product_list.php?gauge='N'&cat2='70')

There's a HUGE list of vehicle manufacturers here: http://www.spur-n.com/ (http://www.spur-n.com/) in the 'Enzyklopadie N-Autos' section. And I mean HUGE!

Hope it helps...
Title: Re: 1930s road vehicles
Post by: LAandNQFan on June 29, 2017, 08:30:06 AM
Quote from: Quicknick on June 29, 2017, 12:18:21 AM
Hi There, this may help
R Parker Vehicles - Whitemetal Kits
I have some of these kits, not made up yet but look pretty good, and match my ERA for pre WW2.
Regards
Nick
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They seem to be just what I want, Nick.  Do you have a telephone number or address, please?  I can't find a website.
Regards,
David
Title: Re: 1930s road vehicles
Post by: javlinfaw7 on June 29, 2017, 08:36:21 AM
No website but

R. Parker,
19, Oaklands,
Malvern Wells,
Worcs. WR14 4JE.
Title: Re: 1930s road vehicles
Post by: woodbury22uk on June 29, 2017, 08:46:16 AM
Quote from: javlinfaw7 on June 29, 2017, 08:36:21 AM
No website but

R. Parker,
19, Oaklands,
Malvern Wells,
Worcs. WR14 4JE.

Advertises in Railway Modeller most months.
Title: Re: 1930s road vehicles
Post by: NeilWhite on June 29, 2017, 10:19:27 AM

There are also some Oxford Diecast vehicles that are suitable for the 1930s. Their web site has a section listing vehicles by era: https://www.oxforddiecast.co.uk/collections/by-era?constraint=1-148+era-1930 (https://www.oxforddiecast.co.uk/collections/by-era?constraint=1-148+era-1930) which is helpful.

The R. Parker kits are very good, and well worth looking at.

I've found this website: https://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_spotters_guide_europe_1939 (https://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_spotters_guide_europe_1939)
very useful for getting an idea of what was around. Note that that link says 1939, but there is a not-very-obvious drop-down menu that lets you choose other years over quite a wide range.

Neil
Title: Re: 1930s road vehicles
Post by: ijmsmith on June 29, 2017, 11:11:06 AM
No MOT testing in the 1930s and lots of small garage workshops so vehicles were kept going for longer. Anything previous to the 1930s could conceivably still be running, especially in rural Wales...
Title: Re: 1930s road vehicles
Post by: joe cassidy on June 29, 2017, 11:27:06 AM
Scale Link do some 20s/30s white metal kits similar in quality to the R. Parker ones.

Best regards,


Joe
Title: Re: 1930s road vehicles
Post by: LMSMick on June 29, 2017, 11:42:30 AM
Any one heard of an N gauge cattle lorry UK, There is a OO model about, but cannot find one for 'N'
Title: Re: 1930s road vehicles
Post by: joe cassidy on June 29, 2017, 11:47:09 AM
There is the Dornaplas Thorneycroft cattle lorry available from Springside (plastic kit).

Best regards,

Joe
Title: Re: 1930s road vehicles
Post by: LMSMick on June 29, 2017, 11:50:19 AM
 :thank you
Title: Re: 1930s road vehicles
Post by: javlinfaw7 on June 29, 2017, 02:24:29 PM
I believe R Parker have a Ford BB cattle truck ,early 1930's
Title: Re: 1930s road vehicles
Post by: Dorsetmike on June 29, 2017, 06:37:25 PM
I'm still waiting for a 1930s Leyland double decker, open or enclosed stairs, Like this but in Hants & Dorset green

(http://bus-and-coach-photos.com.s3.amazonaws.com/5830.jpg)
Title: Re: 1930s road vehicles
Post by: javlinfaw7 on June 29, 2017, 06:43:29 PM

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/1970-290617184241.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=53027)
I would prefer this one
Title: Re: 1930s road vehicles
Post by: broadsword on June 29, 2017, 07:25:51 PM
The Glasgow bus colour scheme was in use well into the sixties,
the first driver only buses in Glasgow had that livery. Supposedly
chosen to appeal to both Rangers and Celtic fans according
to legend.
Title: Re: 1930s road vehicles
Post by: javlinfaw7 on June 29, 2017, 09:32:41 PM
It survived in modified forms up to 1983 when Strathclyde orange took over
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/1970-290617212847.jpeg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=53033)
Title: Re: 1930s road vehicles
Post by: LAandNQFan on June 29, 2017, 11:56:03 PM
Quote from: LMSMick on June 29, 2017, 11:42:30 AM
Any one heard of an N gauge cattle lorry UK, There is a OO model about, but cannot find one for 'N'
One of the links I was sent above led me to these from PDMarsh, Mick.
http://www.pdmarshmodels.com/product_list.php?gauge=%27N%27&cat2=%2770%27 (http://www.pdmarshmodels.com/product_list.php?gauge=%27N%27&cat2=%2770%27)
E93 Morris Cattle lorry
Comes in kit form and requires painting. 8.25
E94 ERF cattle lorry
Comes in kit form and requires painting. 8.25