1970s Vehicles

PaulH2 · Post by **PaulH2** » Wed Jun 11, 2003 6:02 pm

We are starting to build up a good collection of vehicles on the site (thanks to Ian Morgan et al), but I was wondering if anybody who is into such things could produce some 1970s (to early 80s) vehicles.

I'd particularly like these for my Merseyrail 1980 route, but I'm sure they would come in very handy for others too.

We already have several suitable vehicles (including the very recent ones from Ian) but I was thinking along the lines of things like Ford Cortina, Granada, Capri (or was that a bit later), Morris Marina, Austin Allegro & Princess, Hillman Hunter,you know the kind of thing (anybody rancy doing a Reliant Robin?). Some suitable lorries and vans would also be nice. Terry's Foden lorries would fit in, as would the Mk 1 Metropolitan Police Transit (reskinned of course).

One thing I've not seen is any motorbikes or mopeds. They would also be very useful (although they would probably look a bit odd going around corners).

A variety of colours for the various vehicles would also add to the variety, although I can probably reskin some of the existing vehicles into different colours (for which I would obviously ask permission), but would prefer to concentrate on constructing the route and modelling the buildings (and stock if I can get the drawings).

Thanks,

Paul

ianm42 · Post by **ianm42** » Wed Jun 11, 2003 7:21 pm

As I prefer to use photographic textures for road vehicles (so the shape can be kept very simple and save on polys) it is getting hold of suitable photos that is the problem. I have been hunting down older vehicles whereever I go, and today I have made a start on turning some of my photo collection into actual models. Older vehicles still tend to have more complex shapes than modern ones though.

So, if anyone can supply suitable photos, that is good quality, near as possible square-on, and from front, side, rear, and above, I will see what I can do. I can't do much with an old, offcolour three-quarter view though.

Here is an example of the set of photos I need:

Click the image to zoom in

PaulH2 · Post by **PaulH2** » Wed Jun 11, 2003 8:35 pm

Nice car.

Being born in '74 I don't personally have a collection of suitable photos (was much more in to trains than cars at that age), but I'll see what I can find.

The new VW camper van can definately go on the list!

Thanks Ian,

Paul

ianm42 · Post by **ianm42** » Wed Jun 11, 2003 8:54 pm

I have been lucky recently with coming across suitable cars on my recent journeys while carrying the camera. Classic car shows can be useful, but it can be hard to get all round access, and people do get in the way, but patience sometimes pays off.

PaulH2 · Post by **PaulH2** » Wed Jun 11, 2003 9:19 pm

Sounds great Ian. Patience is a great thing isn't it, something I need to exercise more often

!

Of course the other possibility is, does anybody have a collection of old model cars (Corgis for example) and a digital camera? They wouldn't be perfect, but might do nicely?

Paul

ahardy · Post by **ahardy** » Thu Jun 12, 2003 4:58 pm

Hi All

My dads a classic car fanatic so I attend lots of car shows with him. Next time im at a show I will try and find get som on my digital camera. My dad also restors cars so I could get hold of some photos of Morris Marinas and Itals! Any takers?

Andy

PaulH2 · Post by **PaulH2** » Thu Jun 12, 2003 5:22 pm

Moris Marinas would be absolutely perfect ('72 to '79 ish). I think Itals were a bit late, but close enough. Apart from the fact that, in my opinion (before anybody kills me) the Ital has to be one of the ugliest cars ever made!

Still, both would fit in very nicely to the route. Both were popular and common cars so they should be in our available stock of '70s motors.

I must get my Sweeney DVDs out and check out the "classic" cars od display there!

Hmm, a cunning idea for a cameo is forming... What I need is a bronze Granada and a silver Cortina to go with Ian's Mk 2 Jag and the Mk 1 police Transit van.

Seriously, if you can provide photos, that would be marvelous.

Paul

"We're the Sweeney son, and we haven't had our dinner!"

johndibben · Post by **johndibben** » Fri Jun 13, 2003 8:14 pm

If anyone does the Sweeny Fords, the registration of the Granada was NHK295M and the Cortina was NHK296M.

Yes, I'm that sad

"Shut it!!!!"

ianm42 · Post by **ianm42** » Fri Jun 13, 2003 9:19 pm

Yep, and I was up in the far north of Scotland with a rented Cortina that was only a couple of digits different when I noticed it on the telly. Must have been about 1975?

garethep · Post by **garethep** » Wed Jun 18, 2003 7:01 pm

Can I put in a request for some (or even all!) of the following.

Rover P5b
Rover P6
Triumph 2000
Saab 96

I will provide photos of the P5b and the saab when I next get back down south to my garage.

Cheers

Gareth

ianmacmillan · Post by **ianmacmillan** » Wed Jun 18, 2003 8:22 pm

Make the Triumph 2000 two tone green.

I had one.