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19/11/2021 6:15 pm
From an earlier post, this item intrigues me. So at 1:48th I'm guessing there is room enough for a few 43rd scale cars. Not too much difference in size. Anyone have input on this?
Here is a link to the Menards site: https://www.menards.com/main/grocery-home/menards-collectibles/train-stuff-from-menards/train-stuff/o-scale-valley-motors-car-dealership/2796396/p-1958440146138866-c-13318.htm?searchTermToProduct=2796396
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
19/11/2021 8:05 pm
John, I have also been wondering about this, and I decided to try an experiment. The Menards website indicates the size of the building is about 15 inches by 13.25 inches. Assuming the 15 inches is the width, I cut out an approximate floor plan on a piece of paper and put four 1/43 scale cars on it to see how it looks. I used longer cars such as the red and blue 1959 Pontiacs, blue 1959 Mercury, and blue 1960 Cadillac. See attached picture. The 1/43 scale cars are approximately 11.1% longer and wider than a 1/48 scale car, and I think the garage doors will be ok. I have been thinking about buying one, although I really do not need it. I hope this helps.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
Topic starter
19/11/2021 8:11 pm
@ed-davis Great, I think I'll pop for one. You have to get an additional power source device to make the lighting and roof turntable operate. I like the idea you can change the sign to different brands which should make for good photo opportunities.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
20/11/2021 1:28 pm
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA