Ricko in 1:87 Scale

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zgardner18

Member
Guys,

This is my first post on this website.

Yesterday I was looking through the Walther's seasonal sale catalog and notice that a company called Ricko has modern HO scale cars. I for one have a great interest in modern cars for I am modeling in the 2000's and struggle to understand why there isn't that many HO automobiles to choose from. I just wish someone would step up and start manufacturing more modern pick-up trucks, SUVs and American cars. Heck, me being from California and seeing that most of our cars on the freeways are Japanese, I wouldn't mind seeing some Toyota, Nissan, and Hondas too. I’m just sick of seeing a whole mess of European cars, which is fine if I was modeling Beverly Hills but I don’t think any trains go through that town. I’m modeling central Montana and I assure you that there are hardly any BMW’s, Austin Martins, or Mercedes Benz on every corner.

Here is the link to Ricko's 1:87 cars for anyone that is interested.

http://www.rickoricko.com/products87.php?seg=0
 

Cjcrescent

Master Mechanic
I'm not saying that it is the reason but maybe part of the reason is the liscensing fees charged by the automakers. From what I understand, the fees the automakers charge are quite hefty.

A small hobby manufacturer will probably not be able to sell enough cars to make a profit, esp. if a good percentage of the price of the car is to cover the fees.
 

zgardner18

Member
Wait a minute Chip, isn't your layout take place in the wild west of the 1800's. Then am I right to say that there is a little bit of sarcasm.
 

zgardner18

Member
Carey,

I believe that you are right but then again some of them like Atlas who has Ford trucks, why can't they make more, like Rangers, Expeditions, and so on?
 

Cjcrescent

Master Mechanic
Zak;

I still think its the liscensing fees. I think the fees for cars are higher than trucks.

Several years ago there was a long discussion on the Atlas fourms about these fees and what the rates were. IIRC, the fees for autos were double for the trucks.
 

SpaceMouse

Fun Lover
Caught.

Actually, I was thinking of 1917. I know that Jordan makes 3 models that fit that era, and I can only have so many fire trucks.
 

jbaakko

Diesel Detail Freak
SpaceMouse said:
Caught.

Actually, I was thinking of 1917. I know that Jordan makes 3 models that fit that era, and I can only have so many fire trucks.
No you can't! I love fire trucks!

The easiest way to get what you want ti resin, if someone only made what you want. As for Ricko, i wish they had prices on their website.
 

zgardner18

Member
Not only would I like to see more trucks and SUVs but how about motorhomes and camping trailers, or trailers of any sorts. I bought a piece of widdling wood and carved myself a 5th wheel camper for one of my Atlas F-150. It's not done and I'm not all that excited about it but It will do.
 




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