Found these at the local Menards today for only 2.99 each. They are the same scale as the pickups. 
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Hey Bob, I was at Menards today and saw some of those in a big bin. Since I was with my boys I didn't stop as we were on a serious mission to get parts to finish an electrical remodel.
How do the army trucks size up scale wise? Are they similar to their medium duty box trucks? Thanks!!
Man I wish we had a Menards near us! But then again the wife is happy we don't!
bigtruckpete posted:Hey Bob, I was at Menards today and saw some of those in a big bin. Since I was with my boys I didn't stop as we were on a serious mission to get parts to finish an electrical remodel.
How do the army trucks size up scale wise? Are they similar to their medium duty box trucks? Thanks!!
I would say they are the same scale as the pickups are. The ones that came on the flatcar. These are also highly detailed with opening doors, stretcher that comes out and a movable gun.
The tires in real life are 36-37" outside diameter. In 0 scale, that would be 3/4". That may help you determine what scale they are. This link has some more dimensions of the basic HMMWV (M998).
Big Mike G,
You and me both, man I wish Menard's had a store in Monroeville, Pa. We miss out on all the walk in store goodies, like these guys are talking about here.
PCRR/Dave
We have quite a few Menards in the Chicago area . I stopped in today to pick up my Shell Station. This was the first time I was in a Menards buying trains.
I saw the train stuff section where there were trains and buildings on shelves. Not being a hobby store it looked weird among the tools, hardware and other building stuff in the store.
cabinet Bob posted:bigtruckpete posted:Hey Bob, I was at Menards today and saw some of those in a big bin. Since I was with my boys I didn't stop as we were on a serious mission to get parts to finish an electrical remodel.
How do the army trucks size up scale wise? Are they similar to their medium duty box trucks? Thanks!!
I would say they are the same scale as the pickups are. The ones that came on the flatcar. These are also highly detailed with opening doors, stretcher that comes out and a movable gun.
Thank you!!
Arthur P. Bloom posted:The tires in real life are 36-37" outside diameter. In 0 scale, that would be 3/4". That may help you determine what scale they are. This link has some more dimensions of the basic HMMWV (M998).
Great link. Thanks!!
Just picked up the set. Compared to other HMMV models I have (New Millenium, Maisto, Victoria, and Solido) these are large. The tires measure 1" diameter, the wheelbase is 3.5", and the overall width is 2.5". Based on the dimensions in the link above, I calculate these to be approximately 1/35. I had hoped these would be good candidates for 'Streets' conversions, but at their size, they would be larger than the 2 1/2 ton truck and other HMMV conversions that I run. Will try and post some comparison pictures later. Although the size is large compared to what I have on my layout, at $2.99 each, they have some very good detail.
Menards HMMV ambulance with Victoria 1/43 HMMV ambulance to right.
Menards HMMV cargo with cargo cover with 1/40 Maisto, 1/48 New Millenium, & 1/50 Solido HMMVs to right.
Menards HMMVs on Menards flat car.
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cabinet Bob posted:Found these at the local Menards today for only 2.99 each. They are the same scale as the pickups.
The blue Pepsi van shown in the left is a more O scale sized vehicle.
Here's a picture of other Menards die cast they have put out. Lower right are Menards prototypes 
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Got to like them all!
Neat Army vehicles for $2.99 a pop.
Bill
