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Title: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: port perran on May 18, 2011, 09:34:02 PM
Oxford Diecast are adding to their N Gauge model list all the time. Plenty of cars and buses/coaches but as yet no (as far as I know) lorries or commercial vehicles. 1950s/60s models would be ideal for me.
I know that other companies do offer such vehicles but Oxord are cheap and of a good quality.
Here's hoping !!
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: Alex on May 18, 2011, 10:48:46 PM
Hi,

I was in touch with Oxford about the same thing a few months ago. They said they will be producing early commercial vehicles but they wouldn't be out until next year. As you say great little models at a very reasonable price. Most of my vehicles are from Oxford. They are also very easy to convert and detail.

Anglia with a scratchbuilt engine.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/alexcrawford2008/N%20Gauge/enginefailure.jpg)

Morris pick up converted from a Morris van.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/alexcrawford2008/N%20Gauge/pickup-1.jpg)

And a bruger van from one of their caravans.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/alexcrawford2008/N%20Gauge/100_7280.jpg)

Alex
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: H on May 19, 2011, 07:32:38 AM
Quote from: port perran on May 18, 2011, 09:34:02 PMI know that other companies do offer such vehicles but Oxord are cheap and of a good quality.

Hmm, although they're 'reasonable' and better than many I'm not so sure about that.

The cast metal Cxford models (buses and lorries) don't have flush glazing and the moulded plastic ones tend to have a translucent paint finish and need painting black on the inside to stop the light showing through. Also some are very much underscale; check out the caravan - an average person/figure couldn't stand upright inside. And the range is very much skewed to the oldie period; there is very little from the 80s, 90s, and this millennium.

Tomytec models are superior quality and relatively cheap but the range is also rather limited. The detail and finish is far crisper although that's difficult to show in a pic.


(http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/595/dsc2498r.jpg)

H.






Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: EtchedPixels on May 19, 2011, 10:59:27 AM
I really like the burger van - it has that right air of "am I hungry enough to risk it"
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: Alex on May 19, 2011, 09:47:32 PM
Hi,

Although I don't have any Tomytec vehicles they do look well done, but they are too modern for my needs. I have some Fleetline/Gem white metal trucks, mainly Bedford TKs, and they are ok for scenery fillers.

It doesn't really matter to me if the windows are flush fitted or not. At the range they are viewed from it's not really noticable. I suppose I could make them flush fitting if I fill the voids with Humbrol Clearfix. Not all N Gauge stuff is exactly 1/148, so we have to make do with what is available. When I was a wargamer not all 15mm figures were 15mm.


Alex
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: Vulcan on May 19, 2011, 10:21:14 PM
Not Oxford diecast, but there are some nice model Skodas available. I bought one and repainted it to represent my car. Only thing is I tend to park it in some stupid places....

(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/46763_467491841822_610911822_6560145_7613875_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: H on May 20, 2011, 12:05:59 AM
Quote from: Vulcan on May 19, 2011, 10:21:14 PM
Not Oxford diecast, but there are some nice model Skodas available.

What make is the skoda model?

H.
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: D306Whistler on May 20, 2011, 02:54:58 PM
I would like to see a couple of Scania CP31 Fire Engines come out in N gauge to go with my large Fire Station :). Being a collector of Emergency Vehicles, I have one in a larger gauge from Oxford DC. That Skoda is a nice model by the way, is that a Herpa or a Vollmer model?
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: H on May 20, 2011, 03:21:00 PM
Quote from: D306Whistler on May 20, 2011, 02:54:58 PM
I would like to see a couple of Scania CP31 Fire Engines come out in N gauge to go with my large Fire Station

Hmm, you obviously don't read N'spirations otherwise you'd know that this Scania N gauge fire engine is already available (although I don't know if it's a CP31);


(http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/2134/1002430.jpg)

H.

Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: Vulcan on May 20, 2011, 05:30:55 PM
Sorry, not sure what make the Skoda is, I'm not sure where its box is now. I'll try and remember to have a look at the ones in the shop on Monday to find out.

its also good at doing donuts:

(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/61853_467491956822_610911822_6560150_1696087_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: matt-b on May 20, 2011, 06:01:45 PM
like these....

http://www.osbornsmodels.com/dm-toys-8501-1150-scale-modern-turntable-escape-fire-engine-12176-p.asp

http://www.osbornsmodels.com/dm-toys-8502-1150-scale-modern-hydraulic-platform-fire-engine-12178-p.asp

:NGaugeForum:
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: D306Whistler on May 20, 2011, 06:15:54 PM
Quote from: H on May 20, 2011, 03:21:00 PM
Quote from: D306Whistler on May 20, 2011, 02:54:58 PM
I would like to see a couple of Scania CP31 Fire Engines come out in N gauge to go with my large Fire Station

Hmm, you obviously don't read N'spirations otherwise you'd know that this Scania N gauge fire engine is already available (although I don't know if it's a CP31);


(http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/2134/1002430.jpg)

H.


No mate, the only mags I read are Railway Modeller and Continental Modeller. Now that you have brought my attention to this model I will buy one for my Fire Department Fleet on my layout :). Oxford are bringing out a Dennis RS in 1:76 scale apparently, so if they follow on with an N scale variant. I will be very happy and I will probably giveaway my Hino Blue Hazmat Truck to another N gauge forum member who might have a use for it ;).
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: Bob(K) on May 20, 2011, 08:50:44 PM
Quote from: port perran on May 18, 2011, 09:34:02 PM
Oxford Diecast are adding to their N Gauge model list all the time. Plenty of cars and buses/coaches but as yet no (as far as I know) lorries or commercial vehicles. 1950s/60s models would be ideal for me.
I know that other companies do offer such vehicles but Oxord are cheap and of a good quality.
Here's hoping !!

I agree the Oxford range are good value. I have a few, including the Scammel Scarab and horse box, but you are right they could do with some basic 50s-70s basic commercial trucks for general use, such as coal yards, and other industrial areas. I am sure they will come. It is amazing how many models are available now in both N and 00 gauge as compared to say 10 years ago.
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: moogle on May 21, 2011, 11:15:50 AM
Quote from: H on May 19, 2011, 07:32:38 AM
Quote from: port perran on May 18, 2011, 09:34:02 PMI know that other companies do offer such vehicles but Oxord are cheap and of a good quality.

Hmm, although they're 'reasonable' and better than many I'm not so sure about that.

The cast metal Cxford models (buses and lorries) don't have flush glazing and the moulded plastic ones tend to have a translucent paint finish and need painting black on the inside to stop the light showing through. Also some are very much underscale; check out the caravan - an average person/figure couldn't stand upright inside. And the range is very much skewed to the oldie period; there is very little from the 80s, 90s, and this millennium.

Considering that before Oxford started their range us modellers of the oldie period had to make do with solid lumps of whitemetal I for one welcome them regardless of faults!  :thumbsup:
For years we saw nice modern (to us) models from Wiking and the like and could only dream...
Looking at the vastness of the 'OO' range I would say us oldie period N gauge modellers are in store for treats for a few years yet!  :)
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: Dr Al on May 25, 2011, 06:01:29 PM
Quote from: H on May 20, 2011, 03:21:00 PM
Quote from: D306Whistler on May 20, 2011, 02:54:58 PM
I would like to see a couple of Scania CP31 Fire Engines come out in N gauge to go with my large Fire Station

Hmm, you obviously don't read N'spirations otherwise you'd know that this Scania N gauge fire engine is already available (although I don't know if it's a CP31);

Err, is this an advertising forum, given that you produce and sell N'spirations....?

Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: H on May 25, 2011, 06:29:46 PM
Quote from: Dr Al on May 25, 2011, 06:01:29 PM
Quote from: H on May 20, 2011, 03:21:00 PMErr, is this an advertising forum, given that you produce and sell N'spirations....?



You don't appear to have made similar snide comments about posts by Bob from NTrain or Captainelectra from ERG.................................

http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=786.0

H/
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: Dr Al on May 25, 2011, 06:33:16 PM
Snide? err I thought it was a modelling forum, not one that would have implicit advertising, which is why I'd like clarification, preferably from a moderator thanks....
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: Tank on May 25, 2011, 06:43:53 PM
Keep calm chaps!  ;)

At the moment I don't mind people advertising their N Gauge business on here, just as long as it's not OTT with it being mentioned in loads of different threads.  Having their own thread is fine.  Also mentioning their products if it relates to a post is fine with me to.
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: Lawrence on May 25, 2011, 07:11:23 PM
Quote from: Dr Al on May 25, 2011, 06:01:29 PM
Quote from: H on May 20, 2011, 03:21:00 PM
Quote from: D306Whistler on May 20, 2011, 02:54:58 PM
I would like to see a couple of Scania CP31 Fire Engines come out in N gauge to go with my large Fire Station

Hmm, you obviously don't read N'spirations otherwise you'd know that this Scania N gauge fire engine is already available (although I don't know if it's a CP31);

Err, is this an advertising forum, given that you produce and sell N'spirations....?


Ah but is it any good? I've never read it  :o  :smiley-laughing:  no seriously, never heard of it, would I be right in thinking it is a British railway mag, that would explain it  ???

Dr Al - just to add to what Tank said, you will notice a variety of adverts on the site, this is to help fund the running of what has become a very informative and friendly forum, so you will notice adverts near the head of the page and down the side.  Until someone writes Tank a very large cheque that is the way it is for now.

You will also notice there is a section where you can advertise your own railway related bits for sale.
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: Mustermark on May 26, 2011, 02:00:15 AM
Hi Dr Al,

I would like to say that I received a similar response to one of my posts suggesting that I should have read N'spirations and I would have known the answer to my question.  Subtle hint?  Not really... ::) but I got hold of a copy and very much enjoyed it.  I then got back copies of all the issues so far.  The pics and tips are very useful and well worth the small cost.  Some of the editorials can be a little intimidating in the expectations of N gauge modellers :-\ , but it contains some good stuff and excellent photos. :camera: :thumbsup:  If the mag helps people improve and get inspired than it's probably worth the odd 'advert' to let people know it's there.

I think if the Forum gets over-run by adverts then people will get put off reading it, OTT as Tank put it, but I think there's a bit of leeway where you can view it as letting people know what is available.  I certainly appreciate Bob and Adam letting us know what they are up to.  I think this kind of thing outside the mainstream enriches the hobby generally.

Hope this is helpful in letting you know that I found N'spirations to be a nice resource and that a (unsubtle) hint to those who don't know it exists can be helpful to some.

Apologies to the mods if this is too far off topic. :-[

Back on topic...

I have some Oxford dye cast cars, taxis and buses and they are very good quality. :thumbsup:  They make all my Wiking stuff look bad though even though I have done my best to paint them nicely :thumbsdown: .  It bugs me when good new stuff comes out and you want to replace everything! >:(  The Tomytec buses and commercial vehicles I have really are that much better again, and cheaper, but you have to Anglicise them for a UK layout.  (Probably shouldn't mention that I read an article in N'sprations about Anglicizing buses and then ordered a bunch of them from Ntrain on eBay!?  :-X :smiley-laughing: ).

Mark.
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: NTrain on May 26, 2011, 08:06:59 AM
Quote from: Mustermark on May 26, 2011, 02:00:15 AM
(Probably shouldn't mention that I read an article in N'sprations about Anglicizing buses and then ordered a bunch of them from Ntrain on eBay!?  :-X :smiley-laughing: ).

Mark.

I appreciate the mention............. ;D
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: Lawrence on May 26, 2011, 08:27:42 AM
Okay, okay, enough already! sheesh  ::)

:smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: moogle on May 26, 2011, 11:41:07 AM
Yes, pipe down chaps! We want to keep this a friendly forum.   :NGaugeForum:
Keep all the cat fights and backstabbing for those forums that regularly have them already!
(We all know the ones!  :smiley-laughing:)

After all, if we keep being naughty Tank will ban us from playing in the train room...  :(
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: D306Whistler on May 26, 2011, 12:59:53 PM
Well guys,

If you remember the Dennis RS from the London's Burning program, ODC are doing a 1:76 scale model of one in their range this year. So hopefully this could mean that an N scale variant could follow soon ;). As I have a fairly large Fire Station with four lanes, I think I will need about six Fire Engines.
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: Dr Al on May 26, 2011, 02:57:51 PM
Quote from: Mustermark on May 26, 2011, 02:00:15 AM
Hope this is helpful in letting you know that I found N'spirations to be a nice resource and that a (unsubtle) hint to those who don't know it exists can be helpful to some.

I don't mind advertising (to a moderate level, though actually we have to put up with enough in life as it is), so long as it's clear, rather than implicit - had I not already been aware that the producer of this item was the one posting then it wouldn't have been clear.....

...which personally I find rather misleading. After all there's a For-sale section.... ;)

Cheers,
Alan
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: Lawrence on May 26, 2011, 04:11:34 PM
Okay lads, back on topic please
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: CNW400 on May 30, 2011, 10:47:11 AM
Quote from: alex crawford on May 18, 2011, 10:48:46 PM
Hi,

I was in touch with Oxford about the same thing a few months ago. They said they will be producing early commercial vehicles but they wouldn't be out until next year. As you say great little models at a very reasonable price. Most of my vehicles are from Oxford. They are also very easy to convert and detail.

Anglia with a scratchbuilt engine.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/alexcrawford2008/N%20Gauge/enginefailure.jpg)

Morris pick up converted from a Morris van.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/alexcrawford2008/N%20Gauge/pickup-1.jpg)

And a bruger van from one of their caravans.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/alexcrawford2008/N%20Gauge/100_7280.jpg)

Alex


Hello Alex,

I love that Ford Anglia and the Canteen caravan!  I could use both of those on my layout- I've never heard of Oxford Diecast here in the States- I think I will have to go for a stroll on Google and e-bay.UK.   :D

All the best,

Sean C.
CNW400
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: NTrain on October 04, 2013, 11:06:03 PM
Just spotted the following anouncement:

NBED002 Birmingham Bedford Lomas Ambulance 1:148
NBED004 St John Ambulance Bedford Lomas Ambulance 1:148
NFG002 Foden FG Round Tanker Milk Marketing Board 1:148
NFT005 Ford Transit Network Rail 1:148
NFT006 White Transit LWB High 1:148
NPB002 British Rail Commer PB Van 1:148
NSET02 Five Piece Bus Set 1:148
NSCA002 Scania Highline Fridge Eddie Stobart 1:148
NTCAB002 Scania T Cab Curtainside Ian Hayes 1:148
NMH017 Scammell Mechanical Horse Flatbed RASC 1:148
NRAB010 Scammell Scarab Van Trailer Royal Navy 1:148
NRAB011 Scammell Scarab Flatbed Trailer RAF 1:148
NBL004 W Alexander Bristol Lodekka 1:148
NUT003 Belfast Guy Arab Utility Midland Red 1:148
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: H on October 05, 2013, 12:39:08 AM
Quote from: NTrain on October 04, 2013, 11:06:03 PM
Just spotted the following anouncement:

NBED002 Birmingham Bedford Lomas Ambulance 1:148
NBED004 St John Ambulance Bedford Lomas Ambulance 1:148
NFG002 Foden FG Round Tanker Milk Marketing Board 1:148
NFT005 Ford Transit Network Rail 1:148
NFT006 White Transit LWB High 1:148
NPB002 British Rail Commer PB Van 1:148
NSET02 Five Piece Bus Set 1:148
NSCA002 Scania Highline Fridge Eddie Stobart 1:148
NTCAB002 Scania T Cab Curtainside Ian Hayes 1:148
NMH017 Scammell Mechanical Horse Flatbed RASC 1:148
NRAB010 Scammell Scarab Van Trailer Royal Navy 1:148
NRAB011 Scammell Scarab Flatbed Trailer RAF 1:148
NBL004 W Alexander Bristol Lodekka 1:148
NUT003 Belfast Guy Arab Utility Midland Red 1:148

Ooh, looks interesting. The transits should be handy especially as I now understand that Parkers are sold out of theirs (which were very good).

H.
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: Richard @ N'Tastic Scale Models on October 05, 2013, 09:14:59 AM
Parkers are being restocked as I have a large order waiting. He advised I will get my stock in 2 weeks.
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: BernardTPM on October 05, 2013, 03:16:12 PM
Quote from: H on October 05, 2013, 12:39:08 AM
The transits should be handy especially as I now understand that Parkers are sold out of theirs (which were very good).
If it's a Network Rail Transit then it's going to be the current model, rather than the '60s/'70s model R.Parker did, though the Commer PB suits 60s-70s period (with scope to update to the '77-'82 Dodge Spacevan).
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: H on October 05, 2013, 03:24:24 PM
Quote from: BernardTPM on October 05, 2013, 03:16:12 PM
Quote from: H on October 05, 2013, 12:39:08 AM
The transits should be handy especially as I now understand that Parkers are sold out of theirs (which were very good).
If it's a Network Rail Transit then it's going to be the current model, rather than the '60s/'70s model R.Parker did, though the Commer PB suits 60s-70s period (with scope to update to the '77-'82 Dodge Spacevan).

Yep, I was going to mention that the list doesn't indicate which mark/version of Transit that ODC are doing. Parkers did/do both LWB and SWB versions of the iconic Mk1.

IMO it would have been better if ODC did the Leyland Sherpa van instead.

H.
Title: Re: Oxford Diecast - Commercial Vehicles
Post by: javlinfaw7 on October 09, 2013, 09:57:08 PM
Transit is current model lwb hi top , pictures are available on oxfords site  under future in era  cannot wait for commers