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Chad
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 Posted - 01/07/2005 : 20:03:22
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Just received my order of the Hines tractor trailer and some extra tractor units. I like the design, older, as compared to the Athearn tractor trailer units but it seems the Classic ones have an acne problem.
Notice small bumps on trailer.
The tractor units look much better then the older Classic cab units.
And the Athearn. Plastic injection molding does give better detail.
Now here's a funny. I ordered the Hennis because I liked the color combination. Considering I model SP and ATSF not sure what the heck I am doing with trucks that service East Coast and Mid West[:-banghead]
Oh heck, this is N scale, nobody will be able to read it. |
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nkalanaga
USA
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Posted - 01/08/2005 : 01:07:27
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| Those bumps are clearance and marker lights, and should be yellow/orange or red. Some older trailers did have lights that stuck out that far, instead of being recessed like the modern ones. |
N. Kalanaga
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nkalanaga
USA
2924 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2005 : 01:07:27
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| Those bumps are clearance and marker lights, and should be yellow/orange or red. Some older trailers did have lights that stuck out that far, instead of being recessed like the modern ones. |
N. Kalanaga
Be well. |
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Chris333
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Calz4
Fiji
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Posted - 01/08/2005 : 05:03:56
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Chad,
I noticed that those marker lights seemed a bit too pronounced as well. Since CMW vehicles are diecast stamped metal, perhaps this is the best they could do. Whereas, Athearn, vehicles are injecton molded parts which can have finer details. Older trailers did have rather large marker light housings, but, I think these are a bit too large.
I bought one of the Hennis as well... and I model the west. I would have gotten them only as trailers had CMW offered them. You can claim that the trailer came in on a flatcar that just happened to be shipped to the southwestern US. Now lets not discuss how 'overhoard' I went on PIE sets and trailers[:-bigeyes] |
Grandpa Joe,
BRG&P railway, Zephyrs through the Rockies. |
Edited by - Calz4 on 01/08/2005 05:10:09 |
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Calz4
Fiji
806 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2005 : 05:03:56
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Chad,
I noticed that those marker lights seemed a bit too pronounced as well. Since CMW vehicles are diecast stamped metal, perhaps this is the best they could do. Whereas, Athearn, vehicles are injecton molded parts which can have finer details. Older trailers did have rather large marker light housings, but, I think these are a bit too large.
I bought one of the Hennis as well... and I model the west. I would have gotten them only as trailers had CMW offered them. You can claim that the trailer came in on a flatcar that just happened to be shipped to the southwestern US. Now lets not discuss how 'overhoard' I went on PIE sets and trailers[:-bigeyes] |
Grandpa Joe,
BRG&P railway, Zephyrs through the Rockies. |
Edited by - Calz4 on 01/08/2005 05:10:09 |
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randgust
USA
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Posted - 01/08/2005 : 08:10:37
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What era is appropriate for the tractors?
I mean, yeah, I know, somebody will probably say there's one still in their front yard today. But I'm modelling the 70's, and frankly I don't have a clue. I'd think they'd still be used for local work, private owners and the like, and not be any more out of place than my handfull of 50's cars floating around. Including some up on blocks!
Look through the fence:
http://gustafson.home.westpa.net/Conditionaire_sideview.jpg
I guess what I'm wishing for is to find out that some trucking company in the west somewhere actually still fleeted them that late. Any takers?
I have an N scale friend that is quite the semi truck fan, and will just nitkpick me to death if we're wrong.
My own personal old truck favorite is the Mack Model B at Flagstaff - that white tractor was kind of a fixture at the old piggyback ramp for many years. Don't know the story, but it sure shows up in a lot of pictures. It was still there in the 1980's, and I think it was the 'yard goat'.
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randgust
USA
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Posted - 01/08/2005 : 08:10:37
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What era is appropriate for the tractors?
I mean, yeah, I know, somebody will probably say there's one still in their front yard today. But I'm modelling the 70's, and frankly I don't have a clue. I'd think they'd still be used for local work, private owners and the like, and not be any more out of place than my handfull of 50's cars floating around. Including some up on blocks!
Look through the fence:
http://gustafson.home.westpa.net/Conditionaire_sideview.jpg
I guess what I'm wishing for is to find out that some trucking company in the west somewhere actually still fleeted them that late. Any takers?
I have an N scale friend that is quite the semi truck fan, and will just nitkpick me to death if we're wrong.
My own personal old truck favorite is the Mack Model B at Flagstaff - that white tractor was kind of a fixture at the old piggyback ramp for many years. Don't know the story, but it sure shows up in a lot of pictures. It was still there in the 1980's, and I think it was the 'yard goat'.
http://gustafson.home.westpa.net/Chief_Flagstaff_01.jpg |
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NandW
Pitcairn Island
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Posted - 01/08/2005 : 11:33:43
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I don't recall seeing any of the CMW style trailers in the 1970's. I do recall seeing some in the 1960's though (not much though).
Side note - I love the Mack B (there is a trucking co. in NJ that still operates a fleet of them!) |
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NandW
Pitcairn Island
3762 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2005 : 11:33:43
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I don't recall seeing any of the CMW style trailers in the 1970's. I do recall seeing some in the 1960's though (not much though).
Side note - I love the Mack B (there is a trucking co. in NJ that still operates a fleet of them!) |
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rydermike
762 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2005 : 11:48:34
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Heres a few places to give you an idea Randy
http://www.vannattabros.com/truck3.html
http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pix/trucks/pnwtm/ih_r190.jpg Being they were gas powered at time when Diesel was the huge sales leader , much as it was in trains in the decade before I doubt many would had been in long haul service into the 70's , however for local use ,especially utility companies and other primary local use I could see where they would had made it into the 70's Heck, wouldn't suprise me to see someone post a pic of some logger or hay hauler using with one in use today . Just go see some of the antiques that ply the highways in California still , old crown busses with curved rearends & 2 little windows (1/4 moons?) as front line school busses , and out there is not surpising to see a 50's & up (well restored , prolly re-powered)trucks on any given day.
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rydermike
762 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2005 : 11:48:34
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Heres a few places to give you an idea Randy
http://www.vannattabros.com/truck3.html
http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pix/trucks/pnwtm/ih_r190.jpg Being they were gas powered at time when Diesel was the huge sales leader , much as it was in trains in the decade before I doubt many would had been in long haul service into the 70's , however for local use ,especially utility companies and other primary local use I could see where they would had made it into the 70's Heck, wouldn't suprise me to see someone post a pic of some logger or hay hauler using with one in use today . Just go see some of the antiques that ply the highways in California still , old crown busses with curved rearends & 2 little windows (1/4 moons?) as front line school busses , and out there is not surpising to see a 50's & up (well restored , prolly re-powered)trucks on any given day.
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caboosejumper
USA
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caboosejumper
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mark4
New Zealand
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Posted - 01/08/2005 : 14:17:00
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Originally posted by randgust
What era is appropriate for the tractors?
IIRC the R190 was produced from 1956 to 1967 and was one of the most popular trucks of its day. It is certainly appropriate for the 70s - I recall seeing the larger-engined version (the diesel R220D) in use as loggers in the early 70s. |
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