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11-23-2011, 12:39 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
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N scale--is that the really small size? jim
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11-23-2011, 12:49 PM
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Rivet Master
Port Orchard
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zigzagguzzi
N scale--is that the really small size? jim
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Z Scale is the smallest (1:220). N scale is 1:160
Here is a link with the different scales:
Model Train Scales
The trailer is the picture is 1 1/2 inches long. It is supposed to be a 22 foot trailer.
Ken
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11-23-2011, 12:52 PM
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Rivet Master
1959 17' Pacer
Long Beach
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Quote:
Originally Posted by w7ts
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Looks like ur gonna need a new axle there.
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11-23-2011, 12:54 PM
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Rivet Master
Port Orchard
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Quote:
Originally Posted by worldinchaos
Looks like ur gonna need a new axle there.
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Darn, I never noticed that.
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11-23-2011, 01:23 PM
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Rivet Master
Port Orchard
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Missing picture
I am guessing that when My first attempt at this thread was deleted, the picture got removed also. Here it is again.
Ken
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11-23-2011, 01:32 PM
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1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
, Washington
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That's pretty neat! I have been wanting to play around with building dioramas out of scale train pieces, but there is no place nearby to buy the stuff - it would have to be all mail-away. Looks like fun though, and at that size, you could build quite a scene without taking up much space!
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11-23-2011, 02:20 PM
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Rivet Master
Port Orchard
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Vintage Kin?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stefrobrts
That's pretty neat! I have been wanting to play around with building dioramas out of scale train pieces, but there is no place nearby to buy the stuff - it would have to be all mail-away. Looks like fun though, and at that size, you could build quite a scene without taking up much space!
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Here is your Diorama - ready made. Does this look like anything you've seen before?
N scale Two-Wheel Camper Trailer with Figures & Acc | eBay
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11-23-2011, 02:47 PM
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1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
, Washington
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Quote:
Originally Posted by w7ts
Here is your Diorama - ready made. Does this look like anything you've seen before?
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LOL, looks like a typical rally to me
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11-28-2011, 07:40 PM
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Go Big Or Go Home
1:24 Scale Franklin Mint Airstream
They call it a SOTR but as Rob Baker would be quick to point out it's not actually a SOTR just a Sovereign. 5 panel end caps.
The awning rolls out, raises and lowers. Door & screen door opens, so does the fridge & freezer door and the closets open as well as the bathroom slider door closes. It has a removeable roof to let you see inside.
The manual tongue jack also works to level the trailer. Sadly no stabilizer jacks.
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11-28-2011, 08:40 PM
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Ken I think you'll have to look long & hard to find one at a garage sale. I saw that link too and the original issue price was $295.00. I got mine on E-Pay and and paid $350.00.
Now I need to find a 1:24 scale TV from 1968 to go with it.
There is a guy on E-Bay who rigs up diecasts w/ trailer hitches.
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11-28-2011, 08:58 PM
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Rivet Master
1959 17' Pacer
Long Beach
, California
Join Date: Mar 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wasagachris
1:24 Scale Franklin Mint Airstream
It has a removeable roof to let you see inside.
The manual tongue jack also works to level the trailer. Sadly no stabilizer jacks.
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So it sounds like everything is a pretty accurate representation of the actual one huh? Including the removable roof that you are planning on installing in one of your rigs?
That would be a first I'm pretty sure. Convertible top Airstream. Pretty sure the trailer would be more slightly-monocoque than semi-monocoque at that point.
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11-28-2011, 09:04 PM
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Peter I don't know about a removeable roof on a real A/S. It would be very hard to seal. Besides that's more Darkspeed's type of job.
I think I stick to a solid roof.
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11-28-2011, 09:50 PM
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Rivet Master
Port Orchard
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Quote:
Originally Posted by worldinchaos
So it sounds like everything is a pretty accurate representation of the actual one huh? Including the removable roof that you are planning on installing in one of your rigs?
That would be a first I'm pretty sure. Convertible top Airstream. Pretty sure the trailer would be more slightly-monocoque than semi-monocoque at that point.
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To misspell a British phrase. I think it would be more "a bit of a coque up."
Ken
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11-28-2011, 09:59 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Eureka Springs
, Arkansas
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Darn you gals & guys!!
I had been trying to buy a Franklin Mint AS with box for the last 18 months and always got beat out. (I like sniping!!!) They sell for $3-400. Now, since this post is started, everyone will be looking for one, and they will be driving up the price!
Bob
PS:
I still want one!
BR
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11-28-2011, 10:27 PM
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Rivet Master
Port Orchard
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Quote:
Originally Posted by triplenet
Darn you gals & guys!!
I had been trying to buy a Franklin Mint AS with box for the last 18 months and always got beat out. (I like sniping!!!) They sell for $3-400. Now, since this post is started, everyone will be looking for one, and they will be driving up the price!
Bob
PS:
I still want one!
BR
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There is one on EBay right now with a buy it now of $375.
Ken
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