Does anyone know offhand if the Husky mini Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car is compatible with HO scaling? Thinking of getting one for a carnival diorama...
That depends on your definition of "compatible". Is the model a HO scale represtation of said movie prop vehicle, likely no. Matchbox and similar cars are box scale, meaning they are scaled to fit the packaging. If that doesn't matter to you, then go for it.
It is hard to tell from that picture without something for reference however it is most likely closer to S scale as most cars with 'hot wheels' are.
Well, looking around a bit, the real Corgi Chitty Chitty Bang Bang model from 1968 or so (re-released in 2001) came in either 1/64 or 1/43 scale.Assuming 1/64 scale, next that model you posted an image of (if the image is relevant to your purchase, and not just the first image your found on the web) looks to be a knock-off, as the wheels on it are pretty poor - the Corgi models had much nicer wheels - ETA - that model appears to have "Whizzwheels" (hence the label on the package), which is kind of a low friction crude-looking wheel Corgi designed for Hot-Wheels style racing (again, assuming it's not a cheap bogus knock-off).
The prototype was 17 feet long (I googled it...). So that would be 60mm in HO, if my math is right. Is that close to what you have?
Well, snjroy, that's 6 cm, or 2.4 inches. The Husky model is described as 3 inches long, so that's probably closer to 1:70. Still usable, especially if it's 'flying' at the rear...the alternative is the 1/43 version, & just shoot it really up close with the layout behind; same effect...Thanx all for your input...
Looking at your image, it looks like the car is a little small, and the people are a little big.
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If you put HO scale people in the car, that might help the sell.
Good luck.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Thanks, Kevin. My photo as it turns out is indeed a Corgi mini, which I am given to understand to be the same size as the British Husky. I guess the folks at Corgi were going for the excitement of the thing & not so much a consistent scale.
I've found someone selling replacement people for both iterations of the car so maybe it'll end up cheaper this way as opposed to trying to purchase a vintage model which can be rather pricey...