Here is some Maerklin tinplate currently on my layout. The 1881/1 hand-painted airplane transport car is from the 1926-1935 time frame. The airplane is original and complete except for the pilot figure. The 2591 Harbor Crane dates from 1930-1937.
Thanks Jim! This is exactly what I want to do with some of the "tinscale" aircraft seen in home decor stores lately.