Lee
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Post by Lee on Apr 5, 2004 18:25:12 GMT 1
List your sources for full size trucks, both light and heavy.
The American Truck Historical Society or ATHS membership is $37.00 a year. For that you get six color publications per year called "Wheels of Time" plus a color yearbook of their national meet. They also have a large library available to members. Their website is ATHS.org.
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stanhas87
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1978 Dodge Monaco CHP
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Post by stanhas87 on Apr 5, 2004 21:41:05 GMT 1
Dear Sirs:
Truck Magazine. Saw that somewhere at the 1990's;I do not know if that is still published.British;english.
Encyclopedia of Commercial Vehicles by Nick Georgano. English.Last Published in 1978,it is one of the most complete reference for truck and bus makes (does not Include bus body manufacturers). The Author wrote books on Cars,buses,trucks,and tractors.
Motor Trucks of America published by the MVMA (Motor Vehicle Manufacturers of America). The text covers the Milestones of the truck and bus manufacturing;coverage ends at the 1970's. Statistics and the pioneers of the trucking industry is offered.
Ultimate truck and Van Spotters Guide by Tad Burness. English;Photos of the American trucks,light trucks and buses from the Major Manufacturers and the smaller ones. One edition covers the 1920-1980 period;the next covers the 1925-1990 period.
Jane's World Truck Handbook. English. The big British publisher and Nick Georgano covers trucks from the 1983 period at its first edition and 1986 models at its second.Very useful source; technical data is offered as well.
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Post by cfesmire on Apr 6, 2004 1:58:43 GMT 1
The ATHS yearbook is a truly beautiful publication. I am not a member, but a friend of mine is and allowed me to clip the order form from the back of one of his. Even if you don't love old trucks, these are very nice collections of photographs.
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stanhas87
87thScale addict
1978 Dodge Monaco CHP
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Post by stanhas87 on Apr 15, 2004 4:05:40 GMT 1
Dear Sirs:
Some more books on trucks:
Trucks of the World's Highways by Arthur Ingram.Niels Jansen,Colin Peck and Martin Phippard. It lists trucks according to Geographic locations.,eg America and Canada,Australia,Europe,parts of Africa,Asia and Australasia. Good amount of photos,and that includes trucks that disapeared long ago such as Willeme,from France. English;mid 1980's.
The Complete book of tractors and trucks by John Carroll and Peter J. Davies. Listings-and articles-of the main manufacturers of Agricultural Tractors and trucks. The book on trucks was published separately. English;a recent publication.
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Post by Alan on Apr 26, 2004 22:26:14 GMT 1
Dear Sirs: Truck Magazine. Saw that somewhere at the 1990's;I do not know if that is still published.British;english. I think it still is. Another one you could try is Truck and Driver. In fact, that's how I got interested in 1:87th scale trucks: There was always and advert for a shop that sold them in this Magazine!  My main reference at the moment is The World Encyclopedia of Trucks.  |
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perez
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Post by perez on Nov 2, 2004 1:28:00 GMT 1
I agree with Alan Bickley, the world encyclopedia of trucks by Peter J. Davies is an excellent truck reference. he got some upgraded versions as well, which i been thinking..... should i buy them too?? hmmm.... who knows! they might have different pictures from the encyclopedia i have. Perez- |
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Post by only87 on Nov 2, 2004 2:36:14 GMT 1
I have that one, too. As a recent release in German language called "Lastwagen der Welt". Knowing this book, some of the models on my site may look familiar to you.  Peter J. Davies was also partial contributor on some other releases. He took many many pictures all around the world in different decades. Would be great fun to have a look at his archives....  Can anybody tell me about the quality of the french "Charge Utile" series? |
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perez
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Post by perez on Nov 2, 2004 5:35:13 GMT 1
you got very nice models!! did u really built most of the truck cabs by using styrene?? i really love those trucks!!! -Perez- |
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Post by only87 on Nov 2, 2004 9:34:03 GMT 1
Nearly none is made from Styrene, except for the first one pictured. The rest is all made by modifying existing models. Where did you get that from?
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Post by cfesmire on Mar 11, 2005 15:53:47 GMT 1
I just recieved the Vol. 4 from Ralf Koch's "Trucks at Work" series. This one is entitled "Green Desert" with photos and brief descriptions of mostly Arabian oilfield trucks. For me, very interesting, great pics.
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Peter J. Davies was also partial contributor on some other releases. He took many many pictures all around the world in different decades. Would be great fun to have a look at his archives.... 