SHADO Mobile

forza27 · 18-07-2011, 10:56 PM

Does anyone have any info on the following?:

Length, width and height of the Real mobile?

Speed and capabilities of the real mobile?

Obviously it does not exist but based on scaled studio models and any performance specs made up in print.

Thanks

**rockwellcm** · 19-07-2011, 12:18 AM

I think John Goode has all the info you require in his plans,there was no `real`mobiles just a studio scale model(s) they are approx 22" long

http://www.eagletransporter.com/foru...ad.php?t=72546

forza27 · 19-07-2011, 12:29 AM

Hi, I understand no real mobiles existed, but if the studio model was 22" what was the scale? 1/24th, 1/20th, 1/12th ?

Plans based on the model are great for building a model, but how big would it have been in real life?

**JWGoode** · 24-07-2011, 11:30 AM

The studio filming miniatures of the Mobile were 20 1/4 inches in length. Scale isn't precise but most agree it falls around 1/12th, 13th, 14th depending on what driver figures you put in the cabin.
John

forza27 · 24-07-2011, 06:18 PM

Check out my mobile evolution on the contest site. Would love to build a studio scale Mobile but too pricey

Ham Salad · 25-07-2011, 04:33 AM

What I wonder about is that I understand the working Mobiles were based on the track system of a toy tank...I wonder if said tank can still be obtained?

**rockwellcm** · 25-07-2011, 04:35 PM

I got a tank in a local Blackpool charity shop last year,which was used on the Mobile,a bargain at £25

**Captain Sci-Fi** · 25-07-2011, 06:14 PM

The toy mentioned is a Reading DeLuxe Tiger Joe, there were two models you will need the biggest one.

Look here for details:

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedi...r-joe-88697209

Andy2035 · 25-07-2011, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Sci-Fi

The toy mentioned is a Reading DeLuxe Tiger Joe, there were two models you will need the biggest one.

Look here for details:

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedi...r-joe-88697209

Here it is in action...: -

Andy...

**rockwellcm** · 25-07-2011, 08:05 PM

Somethings not quite right with the advert,as the tracks are the wrong type

MkIXHawk · 26-07-2011, 06:06 AM

It may well have been the prototype

18-07-2011, 10:56 PM	#1
forza27 Astrophysics Technician Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Warwickshire, UK Posts: 490	SHADO Mobile Does anyone have any info on the following?: Length, width and height of the Real mobile? Speed and capabilities of the real mobile? Obviously it does not exist but based on scaled studio models and any performance specs made up in print. Thanks

19-07-2011, 12:18 AM	#2
rockwellcm Communications Officer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dundee,Scotland Posts: 1,079	I think John Goode has all the info you require in his plans,there was no `real`mobiles just a studio scale model(s) they are approx 22" long http://www.eagletransporter.com/foru...ad.php?t=72546 Last edited by rockwellcm; 19-07-2011 at 12:23 AM.

24-07-2011, 11:30 AM	#4
JWGoode Geological Technician Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Grey, wet & miserable Pacific Great Northwest Posts: 121	The studio filming miniatures of the Mobile were 20 1/4 inches in length. Scale isn't precise but most agree it falls around 1/12th, 13th, 14th depending on what driver figures you put in the cabin. John __________________ "I don't care for mysteries, they give me a bellyache & right now I've got a beaut!"

25-07-2011, 04:33 AM	#6
Ham Salad Communications Officer Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 763	toy What I wonder about is that I understand the working Mobiles were based on the track system of a toy tank...I wonder if said tank can still be obtained?

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19-07-2011, 12:29 AM	#3
forza27 Astrophysics Technician Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Warwickshire, UK Posts: 490	Hi, I understand no real mobiles existed, but if the studio model was 22" what was the scale? 1/24th, 1/20th, 1/12th ? Plans based on the model are great for building a model, but how big would it have been in real life?

24-07-2011, 06:18 PM	#5
forza27 Astrophysics Technician Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Warwickshire, UK Posts: 490	Check out my mobile evolution on the contest site. Would love to build a studio scale Mobile but too pricey

25-07-2011, 04:35 PM	#7
rockwellcm Communications Officer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dundee,Scotland Posts: 1,079	I got a tank in a local Blackpool charity shop last year,which was used on the Mobile,a bargain at £25

25-07-2011, 06:14 PM	#8
Captain Sci-Fi Commander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South Glos, UK Posts: 4,347	The toy mentioned is a Reading DeLuxe Tiger Joe, there were two models you will need the biggest one. Look here for details: http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedi...r-joe-88697209

25-07-2011, 08:05 PM	#10
rockwellcm Communications Officer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dundee,Scotland Posts: 1,079	Somethings not quite right with the advert,as the tracks are the wrong type

26-07-2011, 06:06 AM	#11
MkIXHawk Communications Officer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 1,449	It may well have been the prototype