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Even though there is a fairly good selection of models in G-scale, there are
some large gaps in what is available. Luckily, there are more than a few models
from other hobby areas or scales that are usable. The following is not a
comprehensive list but shows models that can or have been used in Gn15 modelling
that you might not have thought about using.
Scroll down to: Vehicles, Accessories
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Structure Ratio Plastic Models
00-scale coal loader suitable as a Gn15 sand or gravel loader.
Steve Bennett, UK |
 Structure
Pic shows three oil tanks. I'm
sure you will recognise the Ratio OO tank
on the right. The small tank on the left is an O scale resin casting from Smoky Bottom Lumber Company and the large
tank in the background is from a German O scale standard gauge tank wagon (O-scale
Models). As an aside the Ratio tank supports are also a perfect fit
for the Sidelines oil drum.
Steve Bennett, UK
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| Structure I got some supposedly 1:35
scale brick wall sections that Tamiya
offers for making military dioramas, and the bricks scale out just about
perfect for 1:24 (at least for U.S. bricks, perhaps continental European
bricks are larger?).
Jeff Semprebon, US |
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Structure - corrugated iron
4D modelshop ltd
are a supplier of architectural supplies in London, England. Lots of useful
parts for G-scale including 3mm pitch corrugated iron (to be perfect scale
it should be 3.3mm pitch - they also do 4mm if you prefer). A small range of
figures, furniture, window and doors, etc.
John Oxlade, UK |
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Structure - bricks
Ever wanted to build your own structures
brick-by-brick? Well, now you can... Richard Stacey Miniature Brick & Stone
Products make 1:24 scale bricks and roofing tiles.
www.richardstacey.com
Would also be very useful for layouts based around a
brickworks as they make roof tiles as well as bricks.
John Oxlade, UK |
 Structure - bricks
Tamiya bricks, part no. is 35028, and the kit includes 2 of the pictured
sprues. The figure is from Tamiya's 1:24 "Campus Friends" set.
Jeff Semprebon, US |
 Vehicle
1:24 scale die-cast Fiat 500
picked up at a Lidl Supermarket a couple of months ago for £1.99. You will
be lucky to find one now though, they don't stay around for long.
Steve Bennett, UK
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| Vehicle Have not got one yet, but
Tesco's currently have some 1:18 scale motorbikes, the bikes themselves are
not much good for us, but the engines are nicely detailed and would be ideal
for a small loco, compressor, pump or many other uses. Probably some of the
other parts could be used too.
Steve Bennett, UK |
| Vehicle Tamiya
make a 1:24 (original) Mini car.
John Oxlade, UK |
 Vehicle
Found at Tesco. Says underneath that it is a 1937 Ford, but there is a V8
under the removable hood which I'm not sure is correct for this vintage.
Anyway nice model and a bargain at £3.99.
Steve Bennett, UK
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 Vehicle
accessory
Italeri,
1:24 scale truck accessory set.
Steve Bennett, UK
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| Accessory The
Tamiya oil drums work well. Not really exact scale, but they look
good in a scene.
Tom Yorke, US |
 Accessory
Italeri,
1:35 scale a military field workshop. Although the wrong scale, the tools
work fine for 1:22.5.
Steve Bennett, UK
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Accessory I came across the
1:35 sand bags by both Italeri and Tamiya.
The Tamiya are approx 24mm by 13mm, comprise two sections and 24
in the box for about £3.27 (lost the receipt!). The Italeri are 19 x
11mm one piece and 60 in the box for under £3.00.
Cleaning up the flash allows for a little "reshaping" to suitable
small sacks for wagon load and spreading around the scene.
Andrew Ward,
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If you come across anything
non-G-scale that is usable in Gn15, please let me know and I will add it
here.
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Contributors so far: Terry Allen, Gerry Balding, Steve Bennett, John Oxlade, Jeff Semprebon, Andrew Ward, Tom Yorke
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