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RE: Model truck scale? - fallensaviour - 08-21-2009 10:15 AM
quadraphonic Wrote:Silly question, as it could simply be illustrated on the scenario card, but does anyone know what make model truck is on the Escape in the Truck photo?
http://images.boardgamegeek.com/images/pic215745_md.jpg
It's really hard to tell and I'm no expert but it kind of looks like a 48 ford maybe?
RE: Model truck scale? - SPARTAN VI - 08-21-2009 10:02 PM
fallensaviour Wrote:quadraphonic Wrote:Silly question, as it could simply be illustrated on the scenario card, but does anyone know what make model truck is on the Escape in the Truck photo?
http://images.boardgamegeek.com/images/pic215745_md.jpg
It's really hard to tell and I'm no expert but it kind of looks like a 48 ford maybe?
I agree, the image on the scenario card matches my toy 1948 Ford F1 almost perfectly.
RE: Model truck scale? - fallensaviour - 08-21-2009 10:18 PM
SPARTAN VI Wrote:fallensaviour Wrote:quadraphonic Wrote:Silly question, as it could simply be illustrated on the scenario card, but does anyone know what make model truck is on the Escape in the Truck photo?
http://images.boardgamegeek.com/images/pic215745_md.jpg
It's really hard to tell and I'm no expert but it kind of looks like a 48 ford maybe?
I agree, the image on the scenario card matches my toy 1948 Ford F1 almost perfectly.
The only thing making it hard to tell is the grill.I can't tell from the pic.
RE: Model truck scale? - quadraphonic - 08-21-2009 10:31 PM
I did some googling and it looks like the 51-52 models might be a closer match. Most notably, the grill, the chrome detail on the sides of the hood and the insignia on the front of the hood (continuous, not split as on the pre-51 models).
Here's a shot of a '51..
http://image.rodandcustommagazine.com/f/10775436+w750+st0/0810rc_08_z+paint+1951_ford_f1_pickup.jpg
RE: Model truck scale? - fallensaviour - 08-22-2009 09:57 AM
quadraphonic Wrote:I did some googling and it looks like the 51-52 models might be a closer match. Most notably, the grill, the chrome detail on the sides of the hood and the insignia on the front of the hood (continuous, not split as on the pre-51 models).
Here's a shot of a '51..
http://image.rodandcustommagazine.com/f/10775436+w750+st0/0810rc_08_z+paint+1951_ford_f1_pickup.jpg
Ding,ding,ding we have what looks like a winner!!!
Good job,I was basing my opinion off memory so;sorry I was off by a couple of years.That looks like the grill from the card alright.
Way to go sherlock.Now I'll need to look for a cheap one...LOL
RE: Model truck scale? - quadraphonic - 08-22-2009 02:46 PM
Welly makes some nice ones, but they're all 1:18 scale.
The '48 1/64 Yat Ming looks to be the best fit at the moment, unless anyone can source a '51-52.
Update: It appears Welly makes a 1/60 scale model..
http://www.wellydiecast.com/product_detail.php?id=847
That said, in looking back over the thread, 1/60 and 1/64 might be a touch small. 1/43 - 1/50 seem to be the sweet spot for size.
RE: Model truck scale? - SPARTAN VI - 08-22-2009 05:24 PM
quadraphonic Wrote:Welly makes some nice ones, but they're all 1:18 scale.
The '48 1/64 Yat Ming looks to be the best fit at the moment, unless anyone can source a '51-52.
Update: It appears Welly makes a 1/60 scale model..
http://www.wellydiecast.com/product_detail.php?id=847
That said, in looking back over the thread, 1/60 and 1/64 might be a touch small. 1/43 - 1/50 seem to be the sweet spot for size.
I dunno, 1/64 seems a little small, but you'd have to imagine a 28mm figurine sitting inside.
![[Image: 521946?size=original]](http://boardgamegeek.com/image/521946?size=original)
I'd think 1/60 would be spot on in terms of scale AND fitting flush within the lines of the square [on the board].
RE: Model truck scale? - quadraphonic - 08-22-2009 07:02 PM
SPARTAN VI Wrote:quadraphonic Wrote:Welly makes some nice ones, but they're all 1:18 scale.
The '48 1/64 Yat Ming looks to be the best fit at the moment, unless anyone can source a '51-52.
Update: It appears Welly makes a 1/60 scale model..
http://www.wellydiecast.com/product_detail.php?id=847
That said, in looking back over the thread, 1/60 and 1/64 might be a touch small. 1/43 - 1/50 seem to be the sweet spot for size.
I dunno, 1/64 seems a little small, but you'd have to imagine a 28mm figurine sitting inside.
I'd think 1/60 would be spot on in terms of scale AND fitting flush within the lines of the square [on the board].
The 1/43 Minichamps '48 Ford F-1 is 4-1/4" long
The 1/50 Athearn '55 Ford F-100 is 3-1/8" long
The 1/60 Welly '51 Ford F-1 is 3" long.
Fitment to the center square (3-1/2" wide, <5" corner-corner) would work with all three, depending on how you want to align the truck.
RE: Model truck scale? - fallensaviour - 08-22-2009 09:07 PM
Yes you wanna stay at 1:43 or even 1:44 scale anything else is to big or to small.
motor max makes cars and trucks in 1:43.
Maitso is 1:44 scale both are easily obtainable and cheap like dirt.
I just picked up a police cruiser in 1:44 scale from maitso and the size is bang on with the truck I have.
RE: Model truck scale? - pyrrhus - 01-26-2010 04:57 PM
Sorry about bumping old topics. But I asked about the truck on the scenario sheet and a guy said it was a Ford from 1951 and provided a picture. It looks like he was right.
http://www.santiagosc.com/auctions/auction%20cars%20okc/52-Ford-Truck.jpg