Menards "Denver Diecast" Collection Contractors Van.

Pro Hobby,

Please pass along where we can purchase them from.

Address or E-mail or Phone Number ??????????????? 

 My e-mail is kb2agpjohn@aol.com  or my cell Number 848-992-2157

Thanks, again John

This was found in large bin near the Menards store checkout aisles. (store is in Lawrence, Kansas)

Would you like to purchase some for me  I'm not from around that area ?

Note: This model is among a variety of available similar scale vehicles priced at $2.99 each.  The package indicates 40 different vehicles in all in the series.

Shown below is the same model with a repainted underbody and front fender area.

pro Hobby, 

I'm waiting for you to respond to my offer to you ?

Thanks, John

I have looked and can not find any scale listed on their Denver Die-cast vehicles.  They all look like H.O. or 1;67 to me.  They definitely aren't 1;43 or O gauge.

Art

I've checked at the Ballwin, MO store - all the Denver Die-Cast they had was 1:64

Jacobpaul81

With that said. Their more like for HO Layouts then. But They still look nice.

Then no response is required.

Thanks,  John

I hope Menards will list the scale sizes on all their vehicles in the future.

These models look like the same ones offered in the 24 car Super set advertised on the Menards website. These are "O gauge trains stuff" on the Menards website. They can be purchased on-line.

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I seen them, I thought they would blend in just fine, definitely not HO

WHICH MODELS WOULD YOU LIKE?

These models look like the same ones offered in the 24 car Super set advertised on the Menards website. These are "O gauge trains stuff" on the Menards website.

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Yea, what I found was mostly 1:64 - hot wheels sized items - though they had some of the Menards semi trailers.  1:64 would be like S scale... Too big for HO, too small for O

I bought one of these vans when they first came out. It is not even close to 1:43. I agree with Chugman and Jacobpaul81, this is more like 1:64 scale. It measures 4" long, 1.5" wide and 1 3/8" high. The real life Chevy 1500 econoline is 18' 8" long (according to GM's website) versus this toy which measures to 16' long. The prototype is 6' 10" ground to roof versus 5' 6" high on this model.

Here are some photos to show you how it appears next to 1:43 scale vehicles from various model companies including First Response. 

bigtruckpete ,

Thanks again for show us the Work Trucks.

But in your Picture the Truck looks a little small next to your Police Car.

Someone in HO love them.

They would be a Home run.

Thanks,John 

The vans are not 1/48, a tad smaller. That was discussed / analyzed when the first Menards van appeared about a year ago. The construction equipment look A-OK for O gauge layouts.

     Bill T

Good Morning!

I hope I can shed some light on our Denver Die Cast Offerings. There are two distinct categories of Denver Die Cast.

1. Smaller cars (Matchbox type size) are usually located in our toy aisle. These are not available online.

2. Larger cars (O Gauge) are usually located in the main aisle between hardware and seasonal. These are available in 16, 16, 20 and 24 packs online. The majority of these are true 1:48 scale (as mentioned on other forum posts) but there are some that are visibly smaller or larger.

I hope this helps!

-Mark the Menards Train Guy

Here is the Menards 279-2479 "Gold Line" Collection Menards "Service" van.

The Menards package indicates this as a 1:50 scale model.  

NOTE: THIS MODEL IS ADVERTISED ON THE MENARDS WEBSITE AS:

1:48 Menards® Contractor Die-Cast Van

LIST PRICE IS $6.99

These can be purchased on line from Menards using a credit card for delivery to your home.

Please I said it keep bring me to the Forum web-page or a Phone Number. 

Thanks John 

Try this:

http://www.menards.com/main/p-...-3686585996301030959

I, too, have the Menards van.  It is definitely a bit smaller than the stated 1:48 scale.

I like it.

NYC Subway...let me know if I can help...there are plenty of Menards here in Indy...however...that piece is small...I do not use them on my Layout because of their size...that van is advertised as a 1:50 on the red Menards piece...way smaller than I like.  Let me know if you want me to grab one. (or more)  The only one I use on my layout from this set is a gator 4x4...I like the way it looks in my barn setting

Team Ridley ,

They sent me the web-site.

But, Thanks again,

John 

As you can see by this comparison, Big Al’s van is much larger than this 1:87 HO scale pickup from Mini Metals. I would also like to point out that this 1:87 HO model sells for $17.95 on the Walthers website where as our Denver Die Cast sells for $2.44 on menards.com as part of a super set (sold individually in stores at $2.99). Plus, you can get an additional 11% rebate this week (ends 10/31/15)!

At that price, we feel Big Al’s van is a pretty cool model for the money and is sized appropriately for use with most O27 gauge equipment. Most importantly, it represents an exceptional value.

Thank you,

Mark the Menards Train Guy

Thanks, Mark.  I don't think any of us are complaining, but rather we are a picky bunch when it comes to the size of our cars and trucks.  Great looking and a great value.  Keep up the great work.

Art

Here's my 1:48 Dodge Challenger.  It says 1:48 on the box, it is stamped 1:48 on the bottom.  I measured it and got out my calculator and it is indeed 1:48.

$5.99 on ebay.

Don't say it can't be done.

1:43 can still be used, just put them together near the rear of the layout from where you typically view everything.  As long as they are not right next to a 1:48 or 1:50 they will look fine.

Anyone who is going to pay $50 for a vehicle that can't be distinguished from one like it selling for $4 at 10 feet has waaaaay too much money!

For those that model that era, that van should be snapped up by Flyer guys, if it

is 1/64th, and S scalers...  That is the problem finding vehicles for layouts...you

need to carry a micrometer around with you.

Uh, guys, we're talking about 3 rail, toy trains here....these Menards vehicles look pretty darn good to me.

Yep, for 3 bucks I am pretty sure I won't lose any sleep that the vans are a tad smaller.

   Bill T.