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Papa_Smurf
11-07-2007, 07:33 PM
I need some shipping container models.

I have read about the different size models...N, H.O. ...all that.

If you know about this stuff, could someone give me a list of the sizes in order from smallest to largest? I'm looking for some about the size of a shoebox.

Thanks.
BigEvil
11-07-2007, 07:46 PM
I need some shipping container models.

I have read about the different size models...N, H.O. ...all that.

If you know about this stuff, could someone give me a list of the sizes in order from smallest to largest? I'm looking for some about the size of a shoebox.

Thanks.


You need something the size of a shoebox that is a model of a shipping container? Well, my train-foo is a little rusty, but IIRC HO is small. Not sure about N, but anything the size of Lionnel trains would be too small and COST A MINT. There is a larger scale, im not sure the name that might be close. Problem is, those arent cheap either.

Have you ever thought about scratch building what you need? Im a recovering model builder, and somethng like that wouldnt be too tough.
Papa_Smurf
11-07-2007, 07:49 PM
Does G scale sound right?
BigEvil
11-08-2007, 02:55 AM
Does G scale sound right?


Yeah, but im not 100% sure on my scales.
punkncat
11-10-2007, 09:42 PM
A buddy of mine is way into model trains.....lemme give him a call and see. I know HO is the "middle" scale, but cannot remember if H or O is the big size. It wouldn't be as large as a shoebox, but fairly large.
Probably could do some google-fu and find out pretty quickly. Model trains are still going strong.
punkncat
11-11-2007, 10:21 AM
My buddy tells me that you are looking for "G" or garden scale.
Cyberave68
11-11-2007, 06:59 PM
The scale is "Z" smallest(1:220 scale), "N" next size up (1:160 scale), "O" middle size (1:48scale), and "G" largest size (1:24scale). Not sure where you can find shipping containers though? Have you looked on the bay? They have all kinda of stuff that might fit the bill....

Maybe something like this???

http://cgi.ebay.com/10x6x6-PACKING-SHIPPING-CARTON-BOXES-50_W0QQitemZ300168727621QQihZ020QQcategoryZ19278QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Papa_Smurf
11-12-2007, 10:43 AM
The scale is "Z" smallest(1:220 scale), "N" next size up (1:160 scale), "O" middle size (1:48scale), and "G" largest size (1:24scale). Not sure where you can find shipping containers though? Have you looked on the bay? They have all kinda of stuff that might fit the bill....

Maybe something like this???

http://cgi.ebay.com/10x6x6-PACKING-SHIPPING-CARTON-BOXES-50_W0QQitemZ300168727621QQihZ020QQcategoryZ19278QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem



Great info! Thanks alot!

I am looking for the land/sea type containers, not boxes. I have found some on the bay. Thanks guys!

/way more helpfull than AO was...
Cyberave68
11-12-2007, 06:23 PM
Oh i see i thought you wanted to ship out some model train parts...LOL You were looking for Model shipping containers for your set... :ohgeez:
Papa_Smurf
11-13-2007, 07:50 AM
Oh i see i thought you wanted to ship out some model train parts...LOL You were looking for Model shipping containers for your set... :ohgeez:

Yes. Thank you guys.