Model Antars - do they exist?

[ChemicalChaos]

I've long admired the Corgi-type 1:32 (I think) classic heavy haulage lines, such as the big Scammels and fodens of the 50s and 60s.

However, I've long lusted after a similar scale diecast of the ANTAR, only to find they dont seem to exist. I can either get a toy quality Dinky model, or pay a ridonkulous amount for an Accurate Armour resin kit that I'm nowhere near skilled enough to make.

Does anyone know of any other options floating around?

[marcosgt]

Pretty sure Airfix USED to do one, but I've not looked in about 30 years

I'm determined NOT to start looking now either as I get a bit obsessive about some interests and don't want to reopen the kit 'wound'

M

[Mutley]

Have you looked at the magazine Die Cast Coklector? Someone there might know or have one

[Neonblau]

Airfix made one in 1/72, pre assembled. Not much detail, unpainted and moulded in that rubbery green plastic. They appear frequently on ebay.

If you get a straight one - the plastic is notorious for warping - it's a decent enough base for detailing.

http://www.vintage-airfix.com/airfix/ho-scale-read...

[ChemicalChaos]

Thanks, I'll take a look.

I think I've seen those airfix ones before, they did a big Scammell as well didnt they? As you say... made from the same sort of stuff as the toy soldiers in Toy Story....

[Yertis]

Neonblau said:

Airfix made one in 1/72, pre assembled. Not much detail, unpainted and moulded in that rubbery green plastic. They appear frequently on ebay.

If you get a straight one - the plastic is notorious for warping - it's a decent enough base for detailing.

http://www.vintage-airfix.com/airfix/ho-scale-read...

They're made from polythene – I can't imagine how you'd get anything to stick to it.

Could you not get a tatty Dinky one and restore/detail that? I think it's about 1/43 scale.

[PH5121]

I personally like the Dinky Supertoys Antar and have a couple. Considering they were made as a toy I think they have a reasonable amount of detail. Better than a pvc Corgi I would suspect.

As well as the tank transporter they made a low loader with either a propeller or a generator as the cargo.

[Neonblau]

Yertis said:

They're made from polythene – I can't imagine how you'd get anything to stick to it.

Could you not get a tatty Dinky one and restore/detail that? I think it's about 1/43 scale.

You're right so for things like mirrors, beacons etc you need to drill holes for fixings. Never done an Antar but I did detail the Airfix Stalwart many years ago and the hardest bit was getting the interior tub, from plasticard to stay in place. A combination of scoring the plastic and epoxy resin worked.

Painting was interesting - I used really watered down PVA as a primer for the primer then a couple of thin coats of bronze green. It was a decent finish but very fragile and wouldn't take any handling.