Is This Cab Too Small? Here is my old Ultimate N Scale Studebaker semi-tractor as a too large truck for N scale. Probably 1:140. Studebaker on the right: So I amputated the cab and added a White COE cab using the Ultimate N Scale chassis. So is this White COE too small? Is it improbable that it would be on a chassis this large? Here is a comparison with a Freightliner COE. Thanks for the help and opinions. In any case, I will have a chassis for some type of kitbash. I wanted to get some ideas before I put a lot of time in detailing.
The White COE was smaller than a Ford C cab. The interior was a bit cramped compaired to a modern F350. It is pretty amazing for big trucks started to get in the 1960's Trucks from the 30-50's were about the same size as today's Chevy Topkick and Ford's F450. The main difference being the tires were taller and the noses longer. When I went to the Mack museum in Allentown, I got to sit in a Mack B. I tell you, sitting in there was like sitting in a Ford Ranger with a 10" lift. The cab was narrow, the roof low and the dash right in your face. Starting in the late 60's, the cabs got larger, frames much beefier and the trend continued to today. If you ever see a modern Volvo widecab next to a Peterbilt 379, the Volvo looks enormous. I always wanted to see what the lowley Mack B would look like next to it.
The Pete and KW cabs were small. The T-2000 was the first full width cab along with the Pete 397. The B model was pickup truck sized, the Ford C and the Mack N were the same Budd cab, wider but not like the current truck cab width. Bob.
Some fantastic stuff on here Flash, and some incredible modeling! I knew Carter would be able to fill in the gaps!
After some advice here, I elected to finish the Ultimate N Scale frame and the Classic Metal Works White COE cab. Here is before: After the kitbash: At least it can sit along the back of the layout. It is my first tractor kitbash so I decided to post it. Probably needs a little weathering, too. The color is supposed to be "dark gray." Obviously a hard working machine.
Nice job Flash. Those low profile tires add a nice touch of bling to that cab, but I think you need to chrome the wheels: http://www.inetlocate.com/inetlocate_upload/927/042306%20016.jpg [But seriously, it is a nice unique piece of equipment you've made.]
