jcb 3c Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Yes my intention is to merge some Matchbox models with Oxford too. Ironically with the postage costs even 'scrap' Matchbox models off ebay are more expensive than the new Oxfords I require ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walph Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 (edited) I have had a rummage and found a Matchbox Kingsize Weatherill Hydraulic shovel No1 can my knowledgeable friends inform me either what scale this is or point me in the right direction to measure said shovel i am hoping it will fit on a oo gauge layout + maybe point me in the right direction for tyres to fit Edited June 19, 2018 by Walph 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted June 19, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 19, 2018 I have had a rummage and found a Matchbox Kingsize Weatherill Hydraulic shovel No1 can my knowledgeable friends inform me either what scale this is or point me in the right direction to measure said shovel i am hoping it will fit on a oo gauge layout + maybe point me in the right direction for tyres to fit The Kingsize model is about 1/60 scale, far to big for 00 scale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walph Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 The Kingsize model is about 1/60 scale, far to big for 00 scale. i thought so but could not find any reference to the scale thanks will keep trying is the ordinary matchbox shovel a better scale ?thanks 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcb 3c Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 (edited) The Matchbox 1-75 series Weatherill as pictured in my earlier post is very close or at OO scale. Got to be the late model with plastic wheels though as earlier editions were smaller. As an aside a local coal yard is still using an 80s Ford tractor with a loader from an earlier Fordson Major similar to that shown in the video in earlier post. See photo here- https://www.flickr.com/photos/seacoaler/8050131283/in/album-72157631335169942/ Edited June 20, 2018 by jcb 3c Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted June 20, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 20, 2018 i thought so but could not find any reference to the scale thanks will keep trying is the ordinary matchbox shovel a better scale ?thanks Yes it is, except for the driver figure is too small but it might be possible to remove the figure and replace it with a more to scale one. A better bet would be the Husky model with a change of bucket. I saw one at a swapmeet recently for £4. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERS Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 A visit to a local timber merchants this morning found an E reg (1967, not '87-'88) Ford tractor still in use with a front loader and a PTO powered chipping trailer. Seems to be a shrine to old vehicles, they also had an AEC Matador used as a timber tractor last time I was there but didn't see it this morning. Their two lorries are getting long in the tooth as well, a 1998 Iveco 7.5t and a 1995 Seddon-Atkinson tractor unit. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissixties Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 I was looking for a front shovel loader for a long time. Finally bought a Wiking HO scale model but with a new larger cab I think it looks in keeping with 1.76 sca;e 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissixties Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 On 03/01/2012 at 19:23, grandadbob said: Hello Tim, Can't help with a model but here's a (poor) scan of a slide I took in 1969 of a Neal Pelican that was formerly used for coal by the firm I worked for & then used for aggregates after they sold their coal business. Maybe a project for a kitbash/scratchbuild?-I keep thinking about it then chicken out! Regards Bob I came across this thread and hadn’t seen the Neal Pelican front loder before. I had it in mind to have a go at recreating it at some point based on the Oxford Diecast Fordson. Finally got around to it using a lot of styrene bits and pieces but really pleased with the result. Thanks for the inspiration! 11 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 1 hour ago, chrissixties said: I came across this thread and hadn’t seen the Neal Pelican front loder before. I had it in mind to have a go at recreating it at some point based on the Oxford Diecast Fordson. Finally got around to it using a lot of styrene bits and pieces but really pleased with the result. Thanks for the inspiration! That's a beautiful bit of work. 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack Benson Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 This monstrously ugly brute is available (at a price) and has all the necesarry attributes of being 'in period' The small matter of £60+ is an eye opener but it is not a kit and it is 1:87 but a rather large prototype that its size will be an advantage on the diorama. For those, like me, with shallow pockets the Oxford JCB Mk1 76ML1001 has potential if the rear hoe is carefully removed. Cheers and Stay Safe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB 3C no.2 Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Any links to the 'Ugly Brute' supplier. Odd that a front loader has stabilisers as if they were down it could not front load ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastworld Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 How about the Corgi Juniors shovel loader - not sure what it's period-wise but the scale must be about right? Can be seen at: http://toysfromthepast.blogspot.com/2013/02/249-corgi-juniors-tractor-shovel-shovel.html Stu 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted August 5, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 5, 2020 A nice model but the blade will need to be replaced with a bucket. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastworld Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 On 05/08/2020 at 18:43, PhilJ W said: A nice model but the blade will need to be replaced with a bucket. It's the second one down that I meant, not the Massey Ferguson. Stu 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted August 7, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 7, 2020 Isn't that a bit underscale and too modern for what was required? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold k22009 Posted August 7, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2020 (edited) Woodland scenics do a tracked loader as a kit or ready made, they also do a nice bulldozer and an Insley backhoe. They are HO 1:87 though. Edited August 7, 2020 by k22009 additional info added 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted August 7, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 7, 2020 There's the Langley kit. A bit pricey at about £40 though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 1 hour ago, PhilJ W said: There's the Langley kit. A bit pricey at about £40 though. A Chaseside, isn't it? My father bought one in the early 1960s, when his firm was doing lots of 'repurposing' of old tinplate works, with lots of waste concrete to move. Can't say I ever remember it working; moving the spoil always seemed to involve hand-balling it into the dumper. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack Benson Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 On 04/08/2020 at 19:22, JCB 3C no.2 said: Any links to the 'Ugly Brute' supplier. Odd that a front loader has stabilisers as if they were down it could not front load ! The squat brute is a Bischoff Polytrac, if that helps but also look at the photo album in this useful Facebook group Historic Construction Machines Cheers and Stay Safe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
javlinfaw7 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Jack Benson said: The squat brute is a Bischoff Polytrac, if that helps but also look at the photo album in this useful Facebook group Historic Construction Machines Cheers and Stay Safe Seems to be capable of being fitted with a grab which may explain the stabilisers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB 3C no.2 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) On 09/08/2020 at 13:45, javlinfaw7 said: Seems to be capable of being fitted with a grab which may explain the stabilisers. Yes thanks for info , I see Artitec do the Bischoff Polytrac with a slewing grab. https://www.artitecshop.com/nl/bischoff-polytrac-met-grijper.html To most people this would look OK in a British coalyard. But suppose it's not quite right to digger afficianado's i Edited August 10, 2020 by JCB 3C no.2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB 3C no.2 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) A fine flock of Neals Pelican coal loaders and one Priestman 'Rubber Duck' as they call them in the construction trade ! Note in the first pic they are based on the later Ford 5000 tractor not the good old Fordson Major E1A and the last pic Pelican has Coles badging as they bought out Neals. Photos with kind permission of Steve ( Neversweat) from the CMN Classic Machinery Network. Craig Edited September 9, 2020 by JCB 3C no.2 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MalcT Posted February 6, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2021 Have you considered this one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EDDIE-STOBART-DOOSAN-DAEWOO-MEGA-300-V-W054-1-76-New-Boxed/143856087142?epid=1648576316&hash=item217e7db066:g:eVUAAOSwkcBa73XZ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 6, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 6, 2021 12 minutes ago, MalcT said: Have you considered this one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EDDIE-STOBART-DOOSAN-DAEWOO-MEGA-300-V-W054-1-76-New-Boxed/143856087142?epid=1648576316&hash=item217e7db066:g:eVUAAOSwkcBa73XZ A bit to modern for a 1960's layout. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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