Ryedale Wolf Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) As has been noted elsewhere, I tend to build models of trucks that actually exist. I've done a few in my time, so here they are. The ones from my own career are matched with a pic of the original. Some of these models go back years so theres variation in the standard of modelling...and photography lol. I built this bus for my mam's 80th birthday. Its a replica of the bus she used to go to work on in Birmingham around 1953 Edited June 6, 2020 by Ryedale Wolf 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 That's some collection! Lovely builds too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 There's a really nice selection of models you've posted up today, although I must admit it seems a little odd (in a good way) seeing trucks from companies I saw on the roads when I was younger. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy37 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Great selection ! Local ish firms to me . Ahh the memories ! Gary . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 An awesome collection! Really hard to pick a favourite, but I can whittle it down to the Robinson Atkinson, the BRS AEC and the Routemaster! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 A great looking line up, you've really cover the makes & eras. The Mandator takes out the prize for personal favourite, I drove one in my younger days, the Ergo cab was nicely driver friendly compared with it's predecessors. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Wooow that is quite the collection, beautiful! I totally love those '80's trucks, I have a few of them in the stash and I'm itching to have a go, looking at this. Love the even older trucks as well. I think my favourites of this lot are the 141's and the British lorries! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 What a fantastic collection - thanks for sharing 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Ay up, Chris! I didn’t know you frequented BM! Scrolling through the pictures and thought I recognised a few but it was the Stockdales that gave it way! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old John Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Great collection Love the Prestons Of Potto one. Coming from North East If I am heading down A 19/ A 1 & see one I know I am on my way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR2Don Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Some collection! Much surprised by the "Essex International Transport, Chelmsford" one, you would have thought I'd have known about that. Company is still operating, but is now truly international, as they're based in Aberdeen! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Excellent stuff. Love the Routemaster bus! Where do you get the sign writing and logos for the trucks? Are they decals? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryedale Wolf Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 As truck modellers we are nowhere near as well catered for as some other disciplines. For instance you can probably get every mark of Spitfire from just about every manufacturer. We are nowhere near as lucky. This means we end up doing an awful lot of scratchbuilding and converting. Also there are some aftermarket suppliers and we can get transkits to convert some kits to other vehicles. Its about the only way to get a British truck. Not cheap though. Plus the price of the donor kit. Last year at Telford we had a 'Best of British' theme with only British vehicles on the table. Shame there wasn't a British kit manufacturer represented...not one. I pointed this out to the Airfix man after I dragged him over but I don't hold out much hope. I've been bending Trevor Snowden's ear about it for years. But then look at Emhar, they made a killing with those Bedfords As for the decals there are 2 or 3 places we can get them done. I make my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryedale Wolf Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 1 hour ago, MR2Don said: Some collection! Much surprised by the "Essex International Transport, Chelmsford" one, you would have thought I'd have known about that. Company is still operating, but is now truly international, as they're based in Aberdeen! Its still around somewhere that one, I sold it years ago. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Lovely collection, very impressive Have to agree with Stevehnz the Mandator is the one for me. Like the FL10 as well, if there was a straight forward kit I'd do one in the colours of the fleet I used to look after 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 What a magnificent collection,I was truck mad as a kit and the ERF and BRS Leyland really struck a chord,but I love the Volvo(White trux) we had a big haulage company in my home town called Cawthorn Sinclair operating mainly Mercedes and Volvos running into Europe for the nearby Caterpillar factory could spend hours near the gates watching the comings and going's especially as Pickford's used to stage their big Scammel's there, Thank's for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anteater Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Is your entire house full of model trucks?? Love the Scania 141s, and the old Atkinson is pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryedale Wolf Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 20 hours ago, Anteater said: Is your entire house full of model trucks?? Love the Scania 141s, and the old Atkinson is pretty cool. LOL nearly. Add to these the ones I haven't photographed yet although theres some that were built as commission work and so have gone to their new owners. Plus a number of motorcycles, WWI aircraft and half a dozen tanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stantheman Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Hey Ryedale Wolf, I am very very interested in the 2 Robinson’s of Northallerton ( the ERF and the Atkinson ) trucks, I am good friend of Laura, Trev and the family and i am more than sure they would be grateful have such amazing pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old John Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Great pics of wonderful trucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryedale Wolf Posted December 31, 2023 Author Share Posted December 31, 2023 On 09/05/2022 at 21:21, Stantheman said: Hey Ryedale Wolf, I am very very interested in the 2 Robinson’s of Northallerton ( the ERF and the Atkinson ) trucks, I am good friend of Laura, Trev and the family and i am more than sure they would be grateful have such amazing pieces. They already have them. I built them for Trevor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Smith Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 (edited) Nice truck model selection Wolfie and very good builds. You are right about the lack of British Truck Kits. Apart from Emhar's Bedfords, the only one I can think of is a Leyland DAF unit by Italeri issued some years ago. I had one that was earmarked to convert into the Anneka's Challenge rig but sold it on. I can remember having a chat with you at Gaydon some years back about your lovely Routemaster model.I Incidentally, I don't remember the Gaydon Show ever getting publicised in the forthcoming shows lists in IPMS of other commercial modelling magazines. It is a good show each year so maybe it would be worth a bit more publicity. Correct me if I am wrong and the info has gone out to the various magazines for show listings. Edited December 31, 2023 by Noel Smith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old John Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Great collection,fine builds.I always look out for a Prestons Of Potto when I am on the road. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 A very nice collection! 👌 The Volvo F88 and the AEC stand out for me! Keith 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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