1/18 Trains

[Jnewboy]

I don't know allot trains, I like them and have seen some awesome displays but have never played with them. I was wondering if there was a scale that was even remotely close to 1/18 or 1/16? or am I on my own.... (what else is new)

[MG-42]

* The "Buddy L" line =X=X=X= but they are quite expensive to get into.



- MG

[normandy]

General Blasto, a member/former was into trains and 1:18th. I think he collected LGB trains which are around 1:22 or so. That brand may be your best bet.

[Tanker85]

I believe G scale is the closest thing to 1/18 and I think its about 1/20 or 1/24. There are many great buildings in this scale made by Pola and Piko along with endless amounts of accessories.

Eric

[Jnewboy]

Well thanks for all that, Im looking for something to use as a base and track for a project. I have about ten Mk IV turrets with the side armor and I dont know what to do with them... and well I was thinking....



am I insane?

[normandy]

Insane? no.......... I started this project sometime ago, my Dad got sick and then passed away. So its been on hold for a while.
I'll get back to it one of these days.
http://news.webshots.com/album/466024122ZpYmHO

[Panther F]

If you ever think of selling of few of those turrets Jnewboy, I would be most interested.


- Jeff

[tmanthegreat]

LGB G Scale trains would probably be the most affordable place to start, at least compared to the Buddy L trains. They are underscale compared to 1:18. Still, even the LGB trains are pricey. If you think the JSI F-14 is expensive, try the cost of an LGB locomotive. They can range from nearly $300 to almost $1000 for the best models. (This is the difference between hand-made in Germany and factory made in China )

[pickelhaube]

If you can wait about a year I was planing to make one from the ground up in 1/18 scale.

[Jnewboy]

I dont really want to even do it! just a thought of what to do with all my turrets.
I took a hard look at my current inventory and came to grips with reality...

I have over 40 projects in the pipe! I think I spend more time on here and looking for new projects than I do working on them.. This has to stop! I am mentally ill!

[Jnewboy]

Just Found This!!




http://www.mylargescale.com/Community/F ... fault.aspx

Is that one of your guns Mathew??

[normandy]

Nice find Jnew, thats General Blasto's work. A custom prime mover and one of Pickels AA guns.

[Jnewboy]

I see a custom half track in the background....
Is he still around?

[normandy]

I see a custom half track in the background....
Is he still around?

No, seems his last post/visit was June 2, 2010.
He had been at fighting 1:18th ..........