Wednesday, August 28, 2013

By Road As Well As Rail

Given that quite a large area of Jerusalem is taken up by the access road for the factory I thought it only right that I included at least one vehicle within the scene.

I did originally intend to buy a completed vehicle that I could just place on the layout (probably from Oxford Diecast as they sell appropriately scaled models) but in the end I've opted for a model I get to assemble and paint instead.

The kit is made up from fifteen cast white metal parts and is from Langley Models. I'm not going to tell you what the kit is meant to represent at this point to see if any of you can recognize it (or guess); just remember I'm modelling 1955 so this should help you narrow down the possible options.

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  1. Looks like a Foden articulated lorry to me.

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    1. I'll give you the "articulated lorry" bit, but it isn't a Foden; from a quick Google the the front grill isn't right for a Foden.

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  2. From the age I guessed a Leyland flatbed but I didn't pick up that it was articulated.

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    1. I should have counted the wheels.

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    2. Yep it's a Leyland, but can anyone guess the specific model

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  3. Did Leyland exist then. I still think Foden or ERF possibly.

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    1. Well, according to the ever reliable Wikipedia the Lancashire Steam Motor Company was founded in 1896 and became Leyland Motors Limited in 1907.

      Looking at photos of Foden trucks the centre of the radiator sports a triangle shaped logo which is missing from this model. Mind you I can't find a good match to a Leyland lorry on google image search either.

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    2. Aaaaarrrrrrrgggghhhhh! I just realised, I've bought a Lancastrian vehicle.

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