Albyn Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 I'm modelling a Colonel Stephens Ford railcar in 4mm scale. These carried several of these 1 gallon petrol cans full of water as the radiators constantly boiled as the engines were over stretched hauling the second car with its engine shut down. Cans were carried on the roof rack or the footboards. Does anybody know of a source for these cans please? Note these were rectangular rather than the much later 'Jerry' cans that came in during World War 2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) 1 gallon? I am pretty sure that petrol was sold in 2 gallon cans. Can’t you make some from either plastic strip (evergreen sell sections that would be big enough), or rod, for the much rarer round type? Bit of history https://twogalloncan.co.uk/history Edited October 3, 2019 by Nearholmer 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 A recent local display: 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albyn Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 47 minutes ago, Nearholmer said: 1 gallon? I am pretty sure that petrol was sold in 2 gallon cans. Can’t you make some from either plastic strip (evergreen sell sections that would be big enough), or rod, for the much rarer round type? Bit of history https://twogalloncan.co.uk/history Thank you for letting me know capacity was two gallons. Yes that is the fall back but nice moulded ones with handles and caps already on would be good! Don't even know the approximate dimensions either. thanks, Albyn 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albyn Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, stewartingram said: A recent local display: Thanks - a colourful display! They were using shell on the K&ESR so red or green? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) Roughly 12.5" x 10" x 6". corrected typo! Edited October 3, 2019 by Nearholmer 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted October 3, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 3, 2019 They were used by the British Army until 1941 when they were gradually replaced by the Jerry-can the first examples of which were captured in the western desert hence the name. Look up the military modelling suppliers, they will probably be to 1/72 scale but that will be barely noticeable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 If you need a few, you could make one (from plasticard or carve from a fine grain wood and seal), make a mould from it and then resin or plaster cast as many as you want. Handles could be added from wire or strips of thin sheet metal. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fodenway Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 These 2-gallon cans are 11 inches tall (not including handle and cap), and 9-3/4 inches wide by 6 inches deep, and were all of a standard size. Hope this helps. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albyn Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 Thank you for the replies, especially the dimensions. i have located some army 4 gallon types alledgedly so will see what they are like, otherwise I shall be making my own, regards, Albyn 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fodenway Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Note also that the carrying handle could be mounted along the centreline or diagonally across the can top. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albyn Posted October 14, 2019 Author Share Posted October 14, 2019 I found some whitemetal ones in racks of five sold by SHQ MINIATURES VP12 or VP33 are for 2 gallon 'flimsies' petrol tins and also racks of 5 VP46 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albyn Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 SHQ miniatures VP33 contains 16 white metal 2 gallon petrol cans plus two funnels! Thanks Albyn 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wamwig Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Also WD Models do some resin cast 'Flimsies' in 4mm http://www.wdmodels.com/page9.htm Pack of 10 for £2.20 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted October 24, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 24, 2019 3 hours ago, wamwig said: Also WD Models do some resin cast 'Flimsies' in 4mm http://www.wdmodels.com/page9.htm Pack of 10 for £2.20 A few other useful items there such as the horses and the Huntly & Palmer biscuit tins. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albyn Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 7 hours ago, wamwig said: Also WD Models do some resin cast 'Flimsies' in 4mm http://www.wdmodels.com/page9.htm Pack of 10 for £2.20 Look nice but these are the larger 4 gallon cans used by the military rather than the smaller 2 gallon type used by civilians and also by the military. However the accessories and items such as the GS cart and various lorries and motorbikes look to be very useful, thanks, Albyn 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wamwig Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Also on the WD Models listings are some figures in overalls, useful for many situations! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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