Airstreams (tiny) On EBay

[Ag&Au]

I recently got interested in N Scale model trains.

I found this on Ebay and bought one. It is very nicely done.

N scale 22ft Airstream camping trailer custom finished N gauge --FREE SHIPPING-- | eBay

The same seller has a couple other N Scale Airstreams. One has an older ford pickup for a TV.

Ken
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[xrvr]

N scale--is that the really small size? jim

[Ag&Au]

Originally Posted by zigzagguzzi

N scale--is that the really small size? jim

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

[worldinchaos]

Originally Posted by w7ts

I recently got interested in N Scale model trains.

I found this on Ebay and bought one. It is very nicely done.

N scale 22ft Airstream camping trailer custom finished N gauge --FREE SHIPPING-- | eBay

The same seller has a couple other N Scale Airstreams. One has an older ford pickup for a TV.

Ken
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Looks like ur gonna need a new axle there.

[Ag&Au]

Originally Posted by worldinchaos

Looks like ur gonna need a new axle there.

Darn, I never noticed that.

[Ag&Au]

I am guessing that when My first attempt at this thread was deleted, the picture got removed also. Here it is again.

Ken

[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!

[Ag&Au]

Here is one in HO scale (1:87) They say it is 3 1/2 inches long.

HO 1:87 scale Busch AIRSTREAM TRAILER # 44982 Model RV | eBay

[Ag&Au]

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!

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

[Stefrobrts]

Originally Posted by w7ts

Here is your Diorama - ready made. Does this look like anything you've seen before?

LOL, looks like a typical rally to me

[wasagachris]

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.

[Ag&Au]

Chris,
That is a nice one. I wouldn't mind finding one, but not at the $375 that the one on EBay is going for. I'll have to wait to stumble upon one at a garage sale.

Here is a link to a review and pictures.

Franklin Mint 1:24 1968 Airstream International Land Yacht (Revised & Reissued) Rally Nbr Ltd Ed of 1500 - Diecast Zone

Ken

[wasagachris]

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.

[worldinchaos]

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.

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.

[wasagachris]

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.

[Ag&Au]

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.

To misspell a British phrase. I think it would be more "a bit of a coque up."

Ken

[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

[Ag&Au]

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

There is one on EBay right now with a buy it now of $375.

Ken